My favourite chaser to ever step on a race track DENMAN when u won the Hennessy 07 and the Lexus chase 07 and gold cup 08 i had the treble RIP my friend Denman
He isn't a machine - machines break down; Denman is quite simply the TANK. This still gives me goosebumps and makes me emotional 158 months later to the day. #DENMANIA
Denman was a great horse, and that wasn't just a great race, it was a great occasion. The buildup was like Coe v Ovett in 1980. Who would win ? Nobody knew, not even Ruby, but the answer was indeed Denman.
No horse would have beaten Denman this day. He destroyed 3 very good horses including an all time great in Kauto Star. If only he hadn’t had his heart issues...
Denman would never have won a Tingle Creek or a King George. Kauto Star was undoubtedly the more brilliant and classier horse. However, over 3.2 at Cheltenham, his head-to-head score with Kauto Star reads 3-1 in his favour. Denman was a truly great horse and not kept to Graded company.
Best chaser I’ve ever seen for that one year what he done to kauto that year was unreal you’ll not see 2 better 3 mile chasers at the same time as them 2
This was an extraordinary performance, but I think Thomas might have ridden him too hard. He was clearly shot when he crossed the line and was never really the same again.
Best Gold Cup winner imo. I can't think of another Gold Cup winning performance that would've been able to go with Sam and Denman that day. Lester Piggott told Harry Findlay Denman was better than the legend Arkle.
Lester must've been on the booze when he said that because Denman who had an outstanding season absolutely BUT he wouldn't get near Arkle & Kauto Star was way better that Denman too. But don't take my word, just check who's higher rated & what Ruby Walsh says is the better horse. In fact don't need to get Ruby's opinion, he picked the horse he thought was the best & stuck with Kauto Star every time. Say no more eh!
I know he doesn’t work for you anymore but Will please please please someone do this video with Richard Hoiles commentary over the top. It would be just lovely thanks.
Could Royal Pagaille or even Frodon do this on Friday. I've backed neither I have Al Boum Photo in a lucky 15 but I'll back something on the day prob Champ or Royal Pagaille.
Dont talk shite . As good as denman was kauto was probably the best chaser since arkle. Fast forward 12 months. Kauto blew him out the water. Both top class but to say kauto had limitations is an insult to him and to racing.
You only show your ignorance. They had one handicap system if Arkle was in the race and another if he wasn't. Arkle was - and remains - the greatest chaser of all time.
@@Nautilus1972 I'm 42 been into racing for about 26 years and I could bot belive it when my Dad told me about the handicap situation with Arkle Ted Walsh says Flying Bolt was just as good but I'm to young for an opinion on that I know Flying Bolt won two races at the 3 day festival which is also unblevable.
Yes denman was a brilliant horse,but come on,you could see Kautostar was not up to his best,he hit lots of fences,and looked very sloppy,I just think if Kauto was anywhere near his brilliant self,he would have won quite easily,and I’m not talking anything away from denman,because he was a beast,but Kautostar was 1 in a million,he was a super steeplechaser,and will go down as 1 of the best we seen,,,r.I.p king kauto
Back when racing was great. They look after them too much these days, you wouldn't see a jockey pulling the whip turning in when 10 lengths clear today. They'd be looking over their shoulders and holding to try and win without even using the whip. Good for the horses I guess but terrible for punters. Which is more important to the industry? Horses or punters? Suppose it depends on money. If you want money in the sport then punters are just as important as the horses themselves. If money isn't the objective then the horses are most important.
@@robertdelacy3434, yeah because human beings are well known for respecting animal welfare. HAHA Listen, without the punters horse racing would be an amateur sport. These horses are bred to run, they should be ridden to win races. That way the best horses rise to the fore. I have seen horses lose races because they are being looked after. Main reason I don't bet these days, that and the fact everything else goes against punters, things like steward enquiries are complete joke these days. They struggle to get the start right, I have seen horses be given 10 lengths at the start of a 2 mile race. I could jump the fences they put out these days, it's a joke. The bookies limit what you can bet to a few hundred quid too and are regulated out their arseholes. I know so many big time gamblers who simply do not bother anymore with it. And people wonder why there is no money in racing nowadays! If it carries on like this professional horse racing will be a thing of the past. National Hunt anyway. The flat is different because of all the Sheiks involved who drive the money up. Mark my words, we will never see a performance like this one again at Cheltenham again.
@@natwestrowleymile, I think you are misunderstanding. So was it OK for a horse to be ridden like this in 2008 but not today? The rules are ruining horse racing for punters. Do you punt horses?
The shot of denman powering down the hill cruising is absolutely remarkable
The greatest era of NH racing. Me fave horse of all time. RIP The Tank
My favourite chaser to ever step on a race track DENMAN when u won the Hennessy 07 and the Lexus chase 07 and gold cup 08 i had the treble RIP my friend Denman
One of the best, unbelievable horse xx
The Tank was unbeatable at his best 1 of my all time favourite horses was gutted when he died 😢
Could watch this wonderful horse winning this all day. Brilliant ride by Sam Thomas.
Jumping, pace, power and ears pricked every fence, gave it everything to make it look easy. Perfect horse.
He isn't a machine - machines break down; Denman is quite simply the TANK. This still gives me goosebumps and makes me emotional 158 months later to the day.
#DENMANIA
Denman was a great horse, and that wasn't just a great race, it was a great occasion. The buildup was like Coe v Ovett in 1980. Who would win ? Nobody knew, not even Ruby, but the answer was indeed Denman.
The Tank was brilliant. But this video needs Richard Hoiles, “relentless, remorseless” ... best call ever.
No horse would have beaten Denman this day. He destroyed 3 very good horses including an all time great in Kauto Star. If only he hadn’t had his heart issues...
Arkle would have
@@robertdelacy3434 Yes, I’ll give you that one. He probably would.
Arkle. And if Arkle would beat him, so would the horse in the next box, Flyingbolt.
I think this race and his 2nd Hennessey might have given him heart issues. But we all know he had a heart like no other horse.
@@bazglsgw1208 he had heart issues before his second Hennessy they were fixed
Best jump race in my lifetime
Absolute machine !!
Put simply, this was a CLASSIC.
Richard Hoiles' commentary of this race was miles better
Should be criminal to publish this race without Hoiles' call.
These horses are better than the modern horses....tony cuenca
A legend.
Denman would never have won a Tingle Creek or a King George. Kauto Star was undoubtedly the more brilliant and classier horse. However, over 3.2 at Cheltenham, his head-to-head score with Kauto Star reads 3-1 in his favour. Denman was a truly great horse and not kept to Graded company.
Jesus couldn't go with him what an engine on his day
He was unbeatable that season.
Someone tell me all of Paul Nichols horse win a hat trick
What a race one a good amount of money on that monster of a horse
Yes I got 4/1 for both his Henessey wins he returned at 11/4 both times 4/1 ffs seems unbelievable now lol
a great horse
Best chaser I’ve ever seen for that one year what he done to kauto that year was unreal you’ll not see 2 better 3 mile chasers at the same time as them 2
Arkle and flyingbolt were far better than these two you numpty .
This was an extraordinary performance, but I think Thomas might have ridden him too hard. He was clearly shot when he crossed the line and was never really the same again.
Best Gold Cup winner imo. I can't think of another Gold Cup winning performance that would've been able to go with Sam and Denman that day. Lester Piggott told Harry Findlay Denman was better than the legend Arkle.
Cop on you fool, Arkle would destroy Denman.
And Lester piggot also told the taxman his affairs were in order you absolute numpty.
How would tax dodger piggot know?
Lester must've been on the booze when he said that because Denman who had an outstanding season absolutely BUT he wouldn't get near Arkle & Kauto Star was way better that Denman too. But don't take my word, just check who's higher rated & what Ruby Walsh says is the better horse. In fact don't need to get Ruby's opinion, he picked the horse he thought was the best & stuck with Kauto Star every time. Say no more eh!
Denman the Tank
I know he doesn’t work for you anymore but Will please please please someone do this video with Richard Hoiles commentary over the top. It would be just lovely thanks.
Simon is a much better commentator than RH
Denman ,native river pass me if you can legends
Grandnational winner in 3 Rd.
2 pound better than Kauto but not alot in it.Both brilliant exceptional 3 mile chasers
Could Royal Pagaille or even Frodon do this on Friday. I've backed neither I have Al Boum Photo in a lucky 15 but I'll back something on the day prob Champ or Royal Pagaille.
The tank
Kauto wasnt at best on the day but denman would have been hard to beat anyway
Two of the greatest
On his day denman was the greatest...kauto had limitations as seen here...
Dont talk shite . As good as denman was kauto was probably the best chaser since arkle. Fast forward 12 months. Kauto blew him out the water. Both top class but to say kauto had limitations is an insult to him and to racing.
You only show your ignorance. They had one handicap system if Arkle was in the race and another if he wasn't. Arkle was - and remains - the greatest chaser of all time.
@@Nautilus1972 I'm 42 been into racing for about 26 years and I could bot belive it when my Dad told me about the handicap situation with Arkle Ted Walsh says Flying Bolt was just as good but I'm to young for an opinion on that I know Flying Bolt won two races at the 3 day festival which is also unblevable.
Arkle is and always will be the greatest you numpty .
@@stephenhannah6539 burroughill lad was best since Arkle, injuries
spoilt his career
Yes denman was a brilliant horse,but come on,you could see Kautostar was not up to his best,he hit lots of fences,and looked very sloppy,I just think if Kauto was anywhere near his brilliant self,he would have won quite easily,and I’m not talking anything away from denman,because he was a beast,but Kautostar was 1 in a million,he was a super steeplechaser,and will go down as 1 of the best we seen,,,r.I.p king kauto
Thought it was a chase, not a flat race.
Back when racing was great. They look after them too much these days, you wouldn't see a jockey pulling the whip turning in when 10 lengths clear today. They'd be looking over their shoulders and holding to try and win without even using the whip.
Good for the horses I guess but terrible for punters. Which is more important to the industry? Horses or punters? Suppose it depends on money. If you want money in the sport then punters are just as important as the horses themselves. If money isn't the objective then the horses are most important.
Clearly the horses lol?
Are for real you think punters are more important than the horses the clue is in the name horseracing
@@robertdelacy3434, yeah because human beings are well known for respecting animal welfare. HAHA
Listen, without the punters horse racing would be an amateur sport. These horses are bred to run, they should be ridden to win races. That way the best horses rise to the fore. I have seen horses lose races because they are being looked after. Main reason I don't bet these days, that and the fact everything else goes against punters, things like steward enquiries are complete joke these days. They struggle to get the start right, I have seen horses be given 10 lengths at the start of a 2 mile race. I could jump the fences they put out these days, it's a joke. The bookies limit what you can bet to a few hundred quid too and are regulated out their arseholes. I know so many big time gamblers who simply do not bother anymore with it. And people wonder why there is no money in racing nowadays! If it carries on like this professional horse racing will be a thing of the past. National Hunt anyway. The flat is different because of all the Sheiks involved who drive the money up.
Mark my words, we will never see a performance like this one again at Cheltenham again.
Please nobody else entertain this clueless mug!
@@natwestrowleymile, I think you are misunderstanding. So was it OK for a horse to be ridden like this in 2008 but not today? The rules are ruining horse racing for punters. Do you punt horses?