Denman leads Hennessy field
RACING: Star chaser Denman heads a field of 21 for tomorrow’s prestigious Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury.
Paul Nicholls’ charge stunned everyone by taking this prize two years ago off top weight, but faces an even bigger task this time round off a mark 13lb higher.
Ruby Walsh takes the saddle with Denman’s Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning jockey Sam Thomas taking the ride on one of Nicholls’ other runners, What A Friend.