I loved this horse. Fave horse of all time. Always ran with his heart on his sleeve. Unbelievable performance under 11st 12. Would have won at least 1 more Gold Cup if he hadn't had his heart problem, I'm convinced of it, even against the brilliant Kauto. But that's just my personal opinion
@@markbrocklehurst3764 : You are intitled to you're opinion friend & Denman had a huge engine & that Hennessy was unbelievable & his beating of the Star in his Gold Cup win was a sight BUT I say Kauto Star was the better of the two & I think Ruby Walsh tells us the same thing always sticking with Kauto Star. But another Nicholls star who gave a performance was Masterminded. Was it the Tingle Creek he won by 19 lengths pulling up ?
@andrewblackie7170 Fair play, I do think that's the general consensus that Kauto was the better of the two. I think the big shame is that they never went up against each other when they were both in their prime. Think Kauto wasn't quite right in Denmans victory and of course Denny had that heart problem when Kauto got his revenge and re-gained his crown. Then both beaten by a younger, fitter horse (Long Run) although the sight of Kauto and Denny neck and neck racing round that final bend makes my hairs on the back of my neck stand on end even as I type. Yeah Masterminded was also a superb lad and yeah I think it was easily 19/20 lengths. Annihilated the rest
I was in a bookies in Brighton on that day, and when they jumped the last a great roar erupted from the customers there - everyone of them cheered him home. Very exhilarating and emotional, Denman was one of the best chasers we've seen since Arkle, if not THE best.
@@roberto4001000 not if you use the form of Stalbridge Colonist, but I'm sure you know that. But it's all just opinion on events that took place decades ago and decades apart.
@@roberto4001000 you don't know me, you have no idea what experience I have in horseracing, or the knowledge that I can draw on. So stop using casual insults and get a life.
@@Gizatron1 : The GREATEST race & performance in jump race history you're opinion friend ?? I could give you a few better & just the first one I can think of was a much better performance 1973 Grand National Crisp 12 Stone Red Rum 10 St 5lb & lost in last 3 strides over four & half miles & was still 15 lengths clear jumping the last.
On his day he was the best there has been over 3 miles people forget he had a serious heart injury just as sprintre sacre did if he didn't he would of been unbeaten and I love kauto star
@@roberto4001000 Arkel was the greatest of all time i agree. Denman was under 11stone 12 pounds against a top class field carrying that weight and not to mention just after a serious operation on a heart defect. Just show respect for what Denman achieved that day. It was one of the greatest races of it's generation and i'm an Arkle fan.
It maybe finished him but it's debateable. He still managed 2nd in two more Gold Cups and was 3rd when trying to defy 182 in this race the following year.
Amazing how people can not read a simple sentence and misinterpret it to push their point of view. We are all entitled to opinions, but do read what is written before criticising.
There's no taking anything away from Denman because he had some engine on him & beating Stablemate What a Friend who he gave 21lb & winning 2 Hennessy's & 1 Gold Cup beating the GREATEST horse since Arkle Kauto Star. There's always the big debate about who was better BUT all the Denman fans ( Think he was better) their in denial & i get it BUT trying to explain Kauto Star won " 16 G1's " 2 Gold Cups, 5 King George's, 4 Betfair Chases, 2 Irish Champion Chases 2 Tingle Creeks & 1 Ascot International BUT more importantly don't take my word for it, Paul Nicholls Stable jockey was Ruby Walsh who had the privilege of choosing his BEST chance to win 2008 & 2009 GC & remember Ruby was on him & Sam Thomas on What a Friend but Ruby chose Kauto Star after he won 2007 in 2008 because he said Kauto was his best chance & 2009 who did choose Kauto Star & he's the man in the know. Ruby rode Hurricane Fly to 14 G1's, he's rode Douvan, Faugheen, Annie Power, Vatour, Quevega, Vroom Vroom Mag, Un de Sceaux, Masterminded, Big Bucks, Azertyuiop, Twist Magic & the one always mentioned is Kauto Star & of course what Masterminded done as a 5yr old wins the Queen Mother CC by 19 lengths on the bridle.
Horses for courses , Kauto more classy Denman absolute tank , Denman couldn't have won a King George , Kauto couldn't have won a Hennessy.. imagine having them 2 in their prime at the same time your just making bank 😂😂
That brought a smile to my face. Brilliant horse, brilliant jockey. Happy days.
I loved this horse. Fave horse of all time. Always ran with his heart on his sleeve. Unbelievable performance under 11st 12. Would have won at least 1 more Gold Cup if he hadn't had his heart problem, I'm convinced of it, even against the brilliant Kauto. But that's just my personal opinion
@@markbrocklehurst3764 : You are intitled to you're opinion friend & Denman had a huge engine & that Hennessy was unbelievable & his beating of the Star in his Gold Cup win was a sight BUT I say Kauto Star was the better of the two & I think Ruby Walsh tells us the same thing always sticking with Kauto Star. But another Nicholls star who gave a performance was Masterminded. Was it the Tingle Creek he won by 19 lengths pulling up ?
@andrewblackie7170 Fair play, I do think that's the general consensus that Kauto was the better of the two. I think the big shame is that they never went up against each other when they were both in their prime. Think Kauto wasn't quite right in Denmans victory and of course Denny had that heart problem when Kauto got his revenge and re-gained his crown. Then both beaten by a younger, fitter horse (Long Run) although the sight of Kauto and Denny neck and neck racing round that final bend makes my hairs on the back of my neck stand on end even as I type. Yeah Masterminded was also a superb lad and yeah I think it was easily 19/20 lengths. Annihilated the rest
And that is why THE TANK will live forever.Outstanding Denman.
Loved denman the bull hard as nails,that was a great race
I was in a bookies in Brighton on that day, and when they jumped the last a great roar erupted from the customers there - everyone of them cheered him home. Very exhilarating and emotional, Denman was one of the best chasers we've seen since Arkle, if not THE best.
Arkle would annihilate Denman giving him 2 stone, Arkle was on another level matey .
@@roberto4001000 not if you use the form of Stalbridge Colonist, but I'm sure you know that. But it's all just opinion on events that took place decades ago and decades apart.
@@quae5tor Stop embarrasing yourself you fool .
@@quae5tor Arkle carried 12'7 in most of his races whilst breaking track records that still stand today, educate yourself you silly boy ....
@@roberto4001000 you don't know me, you have no idea what experience I have in horseracing, or the knowledge that I can draw on. So stop using casual insults and get a life.
Good old What A Friend wandering around like a drunken sailor...you've got to love the quirky ones!
A truly great warrior of a horse.
Denman was always my fav he had such a heart
The greatest performance in Jump Race history!
@@Gizatron1 : The GREATEST race & performance in jump race history you're opinion friend ?? I could give you a few better & just the first one I can think of was a much better performance 1973 Grand National Crisp 12 Stone Red Rum 10 St 5lb & lost in last 3 strides over four & half miles & was still 15 lengths clear jumping the last.
Denman could always run away after every jump, just too smooth👍🏼
Great commentary 👌
One of the all time great performances, as called perfectly by Simon Holt
Denman a true champion and all heart
Fantastic commentary.
Favourite all time NH horse and the only time I forgot I backed him until 10 minutes after the race.
Ruby rode him brilliantly. He needed to jump well and he did! He winged everything!
On his day he was the best there has been over 3 miles people forget he had a serious heart injury just as sprintre sacre did if he didn't he would of been unbeaten and I love kauto star
Pipe down there kid, Arkle was the best over 3 miles by a distance, he would annihilate Denman giving him a stone or two.
@@roberto4001000 Arkel was the greatest of all time i agree. Denman was under 11stone 12 pounds against a top class field carrying that weight and not to mention just after a serious operation on a heart defect. Just show respect for what Denman achieved that day. It was one of the greatest races of it's generation and i'm an Arkle fan.
@@heron9524 Ye what a friend was a top class chaser wasn't he 🤣🤣 it was a field of average handicappers at best .
@@roberto4001000 If your that dead set against Denman then maybe watch a different race.
Never see anything like Denman on his day here ever again ✨
Race was a who's who of top class handicappers and grade horses, some performance giving them all a ton of weight.
Would of loved to see denman in the national 💵
5:41 = Awesome!
Have to say was a kauto star fan 100%. Even kauto at his peak in 2008 before gold cup could not handle denman that year. FACT
What...a...legend
A rare sound of Fitz and the Greatest in the same box!
Off 174 😂 this denman is unbeatable
Only the great gold cup winners win the hennessy under top weight
Did it twice under top weight.
Legend.
Snowy Morning was placed in 2 grand nationals came 5th!
Fair point
This is probably the race that finished Denman. Lost his next 6 races and retired injured. Best Mate was looked after with more consideration.
It maybe finished him but it's debateable. He still managed 2nd in two more Gold Cups and was 3rd when trying to defy 182 in this race the following year.
Yes-you are right. Perhaps fairer to say it took the edge off him?
Amazing how people can not read a simple sentence and misinterpret it to push their point of view. We are all entitled to opinions, but do read what is written before criticising.
Nice... but 2007 was 👌
Walsh is different gravy, makes them all look like amateurs.
Even when it came to jumping off horses
@@rodneymckee8431When did he do that enlighten us Annie power ? You lose a fiver the bloke was the greatest horseman to ever sit on a horse
@@michaelmulhall5007 Bennie de deaux. kilultagh Vic another 2. AP mCcoy is the goat
There's no taking anything away from Denman because he had some engine on him & beating Stablemate What a Friend who he gave 21lb & winning 2 Hennessy's & 1 Gold Cup beating the GREATEST horse since Arkle Kauto Star. There's always the big debate about who was better BUT all the Denman fans ( Think he was better) their in denial & i get it BUT trying to explain Kauto Star won " 16 G1's " 2 Gold Cups, 5 King George's, 4 Betfair Chases, 2 Irish Champion Chases 2 Tingle Creeks & 1 Ascot International BUT more importantly don't take my word for it, Paul Nicholls Stable jockey was Ruby Walsh who had the privilege of choosing his BEST chance to win 2008 & 2009 GC & remember Ruby was on him & Sam Thomas on What a Friend but Ruby chose Kauto Star after he won 2007 in 2008 because he said Kauto was his best chance & 2009 who did choose Kauto Star & he's the man in the know. Ruby rode Hurricane Fly to 14 G1's, he's rode Douvan, Faugheen, Annie Power, Vatour, Quevega, Vroom Vroom Mag, Un de Sceaux, Masterminded, Big Bucks, Azertyuiop, Twist Magic & the one always mentioned is Kauto Star & of course what Masterminded done as a 5yr old wins the Queen Mother CC by 19 lengths on the bridle.
In the future horses will be riding jockeys and the jockeys will be the one’s doing the hurdling.
Peak Denmon > Kauto
Horses for courses , Kauto more classy Denman absolute tank , Denman couldn't have won a King George , Kauto couldn't have won a Hennessy.. imagine having them 2 in their prime at the same time your just making bank 😂😂