Denman was second in the 2010 Gold Cup and third in the Hennessy after treatment for a heart murmur which had threatened to end his career.

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If he does go, it will be for the Ryanair and I have no regrets not entering him for the Gold Cup with Kauto Star and Denman being in there.

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Although Albertas Run took the RSA Chase last year, he was well beaten behind Madison Du Berlais and Denman last time out, and will not relish any rain.

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