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Denman Odds & Grand National Form
2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner who appeared in the betting of the 2009 Grand National until injury intervened .
Was unbeaten over fences until his reappearance run at Kempton in February 2009 where he was readily outpointed by the much improved Madison Du Berlais. Connections have cited concerns about his fitness, the ground and the course that day but the horse redeemed himself with a great performance when defending his crown in the Gold Cup, finishing 2nd to stablemate Kauto Star.
Denman's season came to close on a low note with an uncharacteristic fall at Aintree in the Totesport Bowl but he remains one of the most exciting horses in training.
If he was to attempt the Grand National he would have to give away lots of weight but his jumping should be a sight to see over the National fences.
Connections refuse to rule out the possibility of a tilt at the National but seem to be less enthusiastic than they were.
Bet on Denman now at best odds of 20-1 with Stan James