if tidal bay were closer to the leaders going over the last he would win far more races than he does,he is always 10 lengths of the pace,aqnd is left to much to do in the run in
The 2012 race will be zzzzzzzzzz compared to this beauty..Will take John McCririck & lord snooty in a full blown fist fight at the winning post to top this quality race.
Kauto Star is still the greatest horse of modern jumping history,,am afraid tho Long Run will win this years Gold cup,,the extra 2 and a half furlongs will be just too much for Kauto,,his jumping won the the betfair and the King George,al still be on Kauto..i had 6/1 at the betfair and 3/1 at the King George and Kauto was fantastic,but that long run up the hill may just be too much for the old boy,none the less we have been spolied with some grat jumpers in the last 10 years,,Best Mate to name1.
@scouseprovo Dont forget what a great horse denman was aswell he won it in 2008 which was the best gold cup performance anyone will see for a long time an second 3 times after .As good a horse that kauto star is denman has beaten him 3-1 in the gold cup.I doubt we will see denman like again,a relentless warrior,and if it wasnt for his heart problems we would have seen alot more of him.the future horse like you said is long run and he can only get better.
@scouseprovo Couldn't agree more. Grew up with Kauto and love him, but 3m 3f when leading from the front is much different to running from mid pack like in 2007 and 2009. I think we'll see a similar story to last year; Kauto will jump amazingly and tire up the hill, finishing a very credible second or third. I'd love to be wrong though!
If you watch from about 6:46... the way the three horses trot alongside each other and bump heads as though showing mutual respect. Brought a tear to my eye!
Tbh totalwarguy1 he's 11 gunna be 12 in 2weeks. Could wait for everything like denman/lexus might aswell run. He dosent owe anyone anything. Although it would be better for me if they went GC coz I'm on at 55 on betfair after the punchestown over reaction
A very long way until sprinter sacre wins 2 hennessys giving everything 2 stone. But in complete agreement,he looks a beast. Will bolt up in the arkle and the world is it's oyster. Very similar horse too denman
The world of National Hunt racing will surely be a poorer place without the mighty Denman. Enjoy your retirement sir, you have given many people great memories. Your weight carrying performances will not be forgotten, neither will your bravery. A legend -
Massive shame Long Run had to be in the picture. These two legends were finally neck and neck at the start of the hill, only to get blitzed by some cocky kid
What an image the two greats denman and kauto star racing together for 1st and 2nd only to be passed by the new generation of horse who is surely going to be a great just like the two legends
What a great shot of the two old warriors in battle up the famous hill once again,surely the greatest rivalry of the modern day,just a shame one of them couldn't have pulled it off
Sorry for my ignorance, but doesn't a rolling start give an unfair advantage to some horses? Is there a grid order, because in the beginning the horses look all scrambled together.
@rmvieira It doesn't really give an advantage as the race is over such a long distance, in flat races the distance is much shorter and that would give some horses an advantage. the pace is a lot slower than the shorter races and running over 3+ miles some horses would rather be at the back, out of the way. hope this clears it up for you
Superb gold cup. a match we never had between the big 2. neck and neck finally jumping the 3rd last fence and the run up to the final fence . 2old warriors battling each other . proberbly will never see that happen again. which sould of happened for the last 3 gold cups. what a leap denman puts in 3out . both great for the sport and will never be forgotten even if they dont get to the 2012 cheltenham gold cup .
@addyginsh I agree everyone always forgets about Flyingbolt Maybe he wouldve been as good as Arkle if he wasnt always injured According to Timeform the best ever r
1st- Arkle (Himself)
2nd- Flyingbolt
3rd- Kauto Star, Mill House
4th- Desert Orchid
5th- Dunkirk
6th- Burrough Hill Lad, Moscow Flyer
7th- Denman, Master Oats
8th- Azertyuiop, Best Mate, Captain Christy, Carvill's Hill, Kicking King, See More Business, Well Chief
Surprised not to see Master Minded or Exotic Dancer up there, 2 legends
@shrew246 had him meself at 5's,but i had a spare fiver on kauto at 10's and was shouting for him at the end even thou i had more on long run,would have loved to been there as been to kauto to gold cups.
all you lot banging on about kauto star ......if long run has all the LUCK...that k.s had in his career he will win 5 gold cups.... but unfortunately he won't. the amount of times k.s has crashed through the bottom of fences and got away with it is criminal.
@philip1mus because kauto has such a unique jumping technique it allows him to get away with u cant dimiss him like that at all hes a true legend of racing
@philip1mus I agree with you fella, but for me, that has been the best thing about KS: his jumping is shocking at times, but he has brought so much entertainment to chasing, you have to agree? And Long Run is going to carry the torch for the next generation I reckon??
@PhantomOftheOpera25 Bring it on, I get edgy and impatient at this time year. I can't stand flat racing. I've got my eye on Kauto stone too, big shoes to fill, but he's stayed on and won some notable French chases, so lets wait and see. Can't wait for the festival though!!
@philip1mus You still need to get over the fence,He used to hit the last regular,But when he hit the last he was always well in command,Was that lucky? You dont win as many class races as kauto by luck,The horse had a huge engine,You clearly dont know much about racing do you.
I'm gonna go to hell for saying this but, i've never really liked Kauto Star or Denman. I loved Exotic Dancer, so i feel it would be betraying him if i liked his rivals after he died
I still get a lump in my throat watching this. Just before the second last I was willing Denman and Kauto star to battle out the finish. They have provided me with such great Cheltenham memories.
probably the best ever seen gold cup with three great champions! I have a preference for Kauto Star, Denman had a racing career more easy (3 or 4 race each year) to prepare for the Gold Cup which was his only goal.
from the 2006 KG Kauto has won 6 of the 10 GC and KG,s placin in 3 and falling in one. His stats are for GC and KG,s are 1112111F33. That is pretty special in any field of any sport at any time. Shame we cant keep him as a 9 yr old for ages.
Absolutely amazing to see Denman and Kauto Star going at it, testing each other and the field of other horses. Two legends of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, maybe a new legend emerging in the form of Long Run.
This was the best Gold cup race for many years, for me, the best ever: Kauto Star and Denman side by side.......incredible. Bar far, the most exciting chasers of my generation.
Awesome race, watching brought back my memories of that great Cheltenham atmosphere. I used to always go to the festival, been in the USA 10 years now.
@BigPhil1982 You took the words right out of my mouth. I was lucky enough to back the winner and,for once, my theory was spot on,younger legs. But what a great effort by the two stars and,surely, there are still some decent prizes to be had with them. Maybe they will contest that valuable chase at Aintree on the friday before National day ?
ruby did exactly the right thing in going on early now the big two are veterans they had to run the sting out of the younger horses they are staying in training but if the winner stays fit it will take an awful lot to see any of these turn the form round hes young and an exceptional horse
I couldn't believe what I was seeing, When they were tackling the hill side by side. Old foes yet friendly stablemates. A site that will live long with Me. My two favourite National Hunt horses ever along with the legendary Dessie. These horses are a one off, I hope there both granted a long and happy retirement soon. They owe nothing to nobody... Legends
how nice would it have been if Long Run and What a friend wasn't in the picture towards the end. We finally had the toe to toe battle we've waited for for years, would have been great if they had it between them, the old guard.
Retire them now before they get die in a race. LEGENDS
the year he won it, the ground was slower, its never been a horse with particularly great speed. it was done for toe when it came 2nd in the sun alliance hurdle.
when the ground was in its favour in 2008, he was able to out gallop the others.
I hate the way people are saying Denman and Kauto Star should be retired. Why exactly? If this is the biggest race in the world and Denman finished second, then Denman is the second best horse in the world at the moment. The ground was not fancied for Denman. If there was better ground, Denman would have beaten Long Run for first place.
i think people dont want to see these great horsees run well below par and then be retired. they would rather see them retired on the back of a brave heroic and respectable performance.
great runs from den and kauto at the ripe old of 11. its just ashame than den has lost some of that cruisng speed that in previous years would have saw take the race by the scruff of the neck and get his rivals "at it" with his jumping and galloping.
@alexnzxVersion2 You may have a point, the ground was a bit too lively for Denman, the rain that was forecast never arrived. Softer ground would certainly have improved his chances significantly imo. Sam Thomas gave him a great ride to get Denman as close as he did.
in the next few years i cant see denman kauto or imperial commander challenge long run the one i think might is weapons amneasty if he retains his ability he had when he won the rsa last year whats your view on what might challenge long run in the next few years ?
So delighted that Denman and Kauto Star did themselves justice- only beaten by a young talent with a course record when they were both 11. Extraordinary.
Full credit to Long Run, brilliant young chaser.
I was buzzing when Kauto and Denman had him of the bridle! Superb race and the best 4 finished 1-2-3-4. Marvellous.
Kauto and Denman owe us nothing and although it will be sad to see them retire, they fully, full deserve a good rest! :)
The image of Denman and Kauto racing round the final turn in unison, both aged 11 will live long in the memory. Two warriors, stablemates and friends disposed of their advancing years. What greats they are.
What a race. The first three will be spoken about wherever racing is talked about by us old gits as we remember this golden era in years to come. And what sportsmanship shown by jockeys and trainers all week congratulating their conquerors. Wonderful stuff. So glad I love this sport.
i had tears in my eyes as denman and kauto rounded the final turn together. the two greatest chasers i've ever seen (i'm not that old!). no horse tries as hard as denman, and kauto has so much class! really emotional to see the reaction as they arrived together in the enlcosure afterwards. fair play to long run, he looks a tremendous horse and maybe one day will be compared to these two legends! a fantastic race!
.....Denman obviously not fancied on race day on the course...hence his drift in the market....but my god what a gutsy, brave effort.....a heart like a lion.....4 Gold Cup runs...1 win....3 seconds....a horse to be treasured!
@nealtracy he wasnt faniced one bit as he touched 12s on betfair and i thought he wouldnt like the ground but he proved me wrong,i wouldnt right them both of yet,as i can see kauto winning another group 1 in him and Denman a GN horse next year as did i hear hes going over the big ones?
Wow since i posted my last comment iv watched the finish from 3 out over and over,fantastic commentary,fantastic horses,fantastic race!!!You will NEVER see a more exciting Gold Cup,the names the history!!I I think the winner will be in this for the long run :)
Long Live the King--A Great Race, with 3 Previous Winners (2nd and 3rd), but it was the Younger (6yr. old) who prevailed, in a Very Well Timed Ride !!!
I told everyone for weeks to back Long Run and it won. Oh don't I feel sumg right now. I love this whole 4 day event. I am from Liverpool and I think it is better than the Anitree National meeting. Long run you stunner. YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
I'm not that big a fan of hurdle's racing. But I do enjoy watching the Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase every year. This was really a fantastic race indeed. Denman and Kauto Star truly did themselves proud. Really rolling back the years to their glory days at Cheltenham. Also, a fantastic effort by the winner, Long Run, to overtake both of these magnificent champions and win the Gold Cup.
What a race! I backed Long Run today, had a result but what a performance from Denman, Kauto too. Long Run's got a lot to live up to. Let's hope he can. Bravo!
Sad to see the end of an era with Kauto and Denman in long runs shadow, two great legends and the start of a new champions reign at the top . well done Long Run.
one of the best races I've ever seen, so nice to see Kauto Star and Denman running so well and coming home safely, and also seeing a new star emerging in Long Run. The way Kauto, Denman and Long Run were greeted in the enclosure will live long in my memory.
if tidal bay were closer to the leaders going over the last he would win far more races than he does,he is always 10 lengths of the pace,aqnd is left to much to do in the run in
MegaMusicman34 1 week ago
The 2012 race will be zzzzzzzzzz compared to this beauty..Will take John McCririck & lord snooty in a full blown fist fight at the winning post to top this quality race.
moono123 3 weeks ago
Kauto Star is still the greatest horse of modern jumping history,,am afraid tho Long Run will win this years Gold cup,,the extra 2 and a half furlongs will be just too much for Kauto,,his jumping won the the betfair and the King George,al still be on Kauto..i had 6/1 at the betfair and 3/1 at the King George and Kauto was fantastic,but that long run up the hill may just be too much for the old boy,none the less we have been spolied with some grat jumpers in the last 10 years,,Best Mate to name1.
scouseprovo 3 weeks ago
@scouseprovo Dont forget what a great horse denman was aswell he won it in 2008 which was the best gold cup performance anyone will see for a long time an second 3 times after .As good a horse that kauto star is denman has beaten him 3-1 in the gold cup.I doubt we will see denman like again,a relentless warrior,and if it wasnt for his heart problems we would have seen alot more of him.the future horse like you said is long run and he can only get better.
1979denman 1 week ago
@scouseprovo Couldn't agree more. Grew up with Kauto and love him, but 3m 3f when leading from the front is much different to running from mid pack like in 2007 and 2009. I think we'll see a similar story to last year; Kauto will jump amazingly and tire up the hill, finishing a very credible second or third. I'd love to be wrong though!
johnsoncraig1 10 hours ago
never fails to bring a tear to the eye
rjmmil 1 month ago
Epic
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@rjmmil it was epic,your right lad,,Kauto is the greatest horse of modern jumping history...Go on Kauto!!!
scouseprovo 3 weeks ago
If only denman had have won,he deserved another golg cup.What agreat hoses he was.Happy retirement denman.
1979denman 1 month ago
This was back in the day when that old-timer Long Run was King, now he can`t keep up with that young Kauto Star haha.
rit73 2 months ago 2
If you watch from about 6:46... the way the three horses trot alongside each other and bump heads as though showing mutual respect. Brought a tear to my eye!
plica06 2 months ago
Tbh totalwarguy1 he's 11 gunna be 12 in 2weeks. Could wait for everything like denman/lexus might aswell run. He dosent owe anyone anything. Although it would be better for me if they went GC coz I'm on at 55 on betfair after the punchestown over reaction
savill0607 2 months ago
A very long way until sprinter sacre wins 2 hennessys giving everything 2 stone. But in complete agreement,he looks a beast. Will bolt up in the arkle and the world is it's oyster. Very similar horse too denman
savill0607 2 months ago
Think Henderson will dominate the GC like Nicholls has, Sprinter Sacre I think is Long Runs real threat in a few years.
drofheim 2 months ago
who were you shouting on coming to the last?.. be honest
dinktyke 2 months ago
@dinktyke just watched it.. 2nd last i meant :p
dinktyke 2 months ago
The world of National Hunt racing will surely be a poorer place without the mighty Denman. Enjoy your retirement sir, you have given many people great memories. Your weight carrying performances will not be forgotten, neither will your bravery. A legend -
damoose78 2 months ago
You can hear the epic Channel 4 commentator screaming in the background.
The best race of any kind of all time.
TheUFC84 2 months ago
@TheUFC84 Thats john hunt on 5 live mate he's fuckin brilliant
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Massive shame Long Run had to be in the picture. These two legends were finally neck and neck at the start of the hill, only to get blitzed by some cocky kid
makadeni123 3 months ago
"Denman and Kauto Star rolling back the years" fantastic commentary on a fantastic era!
dunne042 3 months ago 2
brilliant commentary
waspdundalk 3 months ago
long run was 12/1 before the king george
lazerus121 3 months ago
@lazerus121 I backed him at 7/8-1 im sure of it
cdj1000mk2 2 months ago
@BigPhil1982
dont know what drunken bookmaker you went to to get Long Run at 12/1..i got him at 9/2 like the rest of the world
conbaz106 3 months ago
i thinck they should let kouto star have a years rest cos he dint win king george or gold cup this year i thinck he done to mutch to young
totalwarguy1 4 months ago
@BigPhil1982 legend
Lukestar249 4 months ago
What an image the two greats denman and kauto star racing together for 1st and 2nd only to be passed by the new generation of horse who is surely going to be a great just like the two legends
perksy07 5 months ago
What a great shot of the two old warriors in battle up the famous hill once again,surely the greatest rivalry of the modern day,just a shame one of them couldn't have pulled it off
trillb19 5 months ago
Watch on 6.52. Looks like Denman and Kauto both congratulate Long Run. What a great photo that would be.
Terrific race.
leemuzz 6 months ago 7
@leemuzz I'm glad someone else noticed that. I thought exactly the same thing!!
paddydixon 1 month ago
I think in England you can thank the French breeding, for ten years you buy super horse with us!
kirikou441 6 months ago
Sorry for my ignorance, but doesn't a rolling start give an unfair advantage to some horses? Is there a grid order, because in the beginning the horses look all scrambled together.
rmvieira 6 months ago
@rmvieira It doesn't really give an advantage as the race is over such a long distance, in flat races the distance is much shorter and that would give some horses an advantage. the pace is a lot slower than the shorter races and running over 3+ miles some horses would rather be at the back, out of the way. hope this clears it up for you
riccyq 6 months ago
@riccyq thanks, mate, it makes more sense to me now :)
rmvieira 6 months ago
Have you ever seen a finer site, Denman and Kauto Star tackling the Cheltenham Hill together, Two old rivals, Two great companions. Just brilliant...
ASupremeOwl 6 months ago
Facebook,Horse Racing Chat,set up for all racing fans views.
MrSmid888 7 months ago
Superb gold cup. a match we never had between the big 2. neck and neck finally jumping the 3rd last fence and the run up to the final fence . 2old warriors battling each other . proberbly will never see that happen again. which sould of happened for the last 3 gold cups. what a leap denman puts in 3out . both great for the sport and will never be forgotten even if they dont get to the 2012 cheltenham gold cup .
DENMANKAUTOSTAR1 7 months ago
AweSome Good Job
naimfayyaz1 7 months ago
if this had been a year or two ago , there'd have been about a length between the 3 of them, this was a definite passing of the torch
thegoodnamesrallgone 8 months ago
LONG LIVE THE TANK AND THE STAR
R.I.P Exotic Dancer, too
comeonshaymen 8 months ago
@addyginsh I agree everyone always forgets about Flyingbolt Maybe he wouldve been as good as Arkle if he wasnt always injured According to Timeform the best ever r
1st- Arkle (Himself)
2nd- Flyingbolt
3rd- Kauto Star, Mill House
4th- Desert Orchid
5th- Dunkirk
6th- Burrough Hill Lad, Moscow Flyer
7th- Denman, Master Oats
8th- Azertyuiop, Best Mate, Captain Christy, Carvill's Hill, Kicking King, See More Business, Well Chief
Surprised not to see Master Minded or Exotic Dancer up there, 2 legends
comeonshaymen 8 months ago
I was at the winning post and backed the winner. Best moment of my life.
shrew246 8 months ago
@shrew246 had him meself at 5's,but i had a spare fiver on kauto at 10's and was shouting for him at the end even thou i had more on long run,would have loved to been there as been to kauto to gold cups.
PhantomOftheOpera25 7 months ago
all you lot banging on about kauto star ......if long run has all the LUCK...that k.s had in his career he will win 5 gold cups.... but unfortunately he won't. the amount of times k.s has crashed through the bottom of fences and got away with it is criminal.
philip1mus 9 months ago
@philip1mus because kauto has such a unique jumping technique it allows him to get away with u cant dimiss him like that at all hes a true legend of racing
liamobrien06 8 months ago
@philip1mus I agree with you fella, but for me, that has been the best thing about KS: his jumping is shocking at times, but he has brought so much entertainment to chasing, you have to agree? And Long Run is going to carry the torch for the next generation I reckon??
trehuggermuscleman 7 months ago
@trehuggermuscleman agree,i hope long run develops into the new kauto.but i'm intersted in Kauto stone
who nicholls has now,won the same race long run won before he made his british debut,cant wait till the jump racing starts again
PhantomOftheOpera25 7 months ago
@PhantomOftheOpera25 Bring it on, I get edgy and impatient at this time year. I can't stand flat racing. I've got my eye on Kauto stone too, big shoes to fill, but he's stayed on and won some notable French chases, so lets wait and see. Can't wait for the festival though!!
trehuggermuscleman 7 months ago
@philip1mus You still need to get over the fence,He used to hit the last regular,But when he hit the last he was always well in command,Was that lucky? You dont win as many class races as kauto by luck,The horse had a huge engine,You clearly dont know much about racing do you.
swannyneck 7 months ago
@swannyneck its just my opinion mate.....dont go and get upset over it.
philip1mus 7 months ago
Never to be forgotten, what a race.
trevorcummins 9 months ago
This race could only have been made better by the participation of Exotic Dancer. He died well too young
comeonshaymen 9 months ago 2
I'm gonna go to hell for saying this but, i've never really liked Kauto Star or Denman. I loved Exotic Dancer, so i feel it would be betraying him if i liked his rivals after he died
R.I.P Exotic Dancer
comeonshaymen 9 months ago
@comeonshaymen With u on kauto and exotic dancer was a legend
rjmmil 9 months ago
I still get a lump in my throat watching this. Just before the second last I was willing Denman and Kauto star to battle out the finish. They have provided me with such great Cheltenham memories.
08DENMAN 9 months ago
5:55. Thanks the greatest sight in racing history. The 2 greatest ever horses neck and neck.
tew2007 10 months ago 5
@tew2007 Nahh, the 2 best ever were Arkle and Golden Miller
comeonshaymen 9 months ago
had long run,but had a saver on kauto and wanted him to win even thou i only had a bit on and won more with Long run.
PhantomOftheOpera25 10 months ago
probably the best ever seen gold cup with three great champions! I have a preference for Kauto Star, Denman had a racing career more easy (3 or 4 race each year) to prepare for the Gold Cup which was his only goal.
kirikou441 10 months ago
from the 2006 KG Kauto has won 6 of the 10 GC and KG,s placin in 3 and falling in one. His stats are for GC and KG,s are 1112111F33. That is pretty special in any field of any sport at any time. Shame we cant keep him as a 9 yr old for ages.
Jamie2462A 10 months ago
@Jamie2462A I hope theyll give him a chance in the National. I wouldnt be surprised though if they retired him, cos his run at Punchestown was dismal
comeonshaymen 8 months ago
What a race!! I was jumping up and down like a looney at the end!!
Bax7a 10 months ago
@Bax7a Me too
08DENMAN 9 months ago
Absolutely amazing to see Denman and Kauto Star going at it, testing each other and the field of other horses. Two legends of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, maybe a new legend emerging in the form of Long Run.
GriMzJT 10 months ago
well done katuo star considering you had a bleed weeks befor your brother was proud we listened to the radio outside his stable xx
LeanneHilton 10 months ago
This was the best Gold cup race for many years, for me, the best ever: Kauto Star and Denman side by side.......incredible. Bar far, the most exciting chasers of my generation.
trehuggermuscleman 10 months ago
Awesome race, watching brought back my memories of that great Cheltenham atmosphere. I used to always go to the festival, been in the USA 10 years now.
55018 10 months ago
By far the best gold cup in history,2 out denman and kauto head to head going at it,Took my breath away,Amazing.
swannyneck 11 months ago 2
@swannyneck What we all wanted to see. Two legends neck and neck. Brilliant.
08DENMAN 7 months ago
Can hear John Hunt going mental in the background on radio5 lol
rjmmil 11 months ago
Long run not Goin on thurs at Aintree which is annoying as would ave love to see him thrash Denman but we can wait till next season
PhantomOftheOpera25 11 months ago
@BigPhil1982 many thanks
TissuePrices 11 months ago
Best Gold cup ever,..
EXTRO72 11 months ago
Great run by Denman but unfortunately this means he has only won 1 of his last 9 starts, he should be layed for all money when he shows at Aintree.
DannyW1784 11 months ago
@DannyW1784
you say this but i hammered him for each way money at cheltenham
no way he was gonna be out the top 3! and at 10-1 1/4 price , was as good as 2008!
cassraghi 11 months ago
@BigPhil1982
Well said! Dare we dream of a second Gold Cup at age 12?
jwnrtj 11 months ago
does anyone have vid of kauto gold cup win 09, cant find it anywhere :(
TissuePrices 11 months ago
@BigPhil1982 You took the words right out of my mouth. I was lucky enough to back the winner and,for once, my theory was spot on,younger legs. But what a great effort by the two stars and,surely, there are still some decent prizes to be had with them. Maybe they will contest that valuable chase at Aintree on the friday before National day ?
punditpete 11 months ago
5:55 almost brought a tear to my eye.. two incredible majestic horses, rolling back the years, head to head one last time :)
lagger21 11 months ago
the best horse for the last 4 gold cups came second again
MegaAndy6666 11 months ago 9
@MegaAndy6666 One of my all time favourites
08DENMAN 9 months ago
Probably the best gc i have ever seen i only wish the tank could have got there.
fowlergod09 11 months ago 3
Notice how Denman seems to congratulate Long Run for winning. Great horse and great sport Denman! Kauto also!!
art12tra 11 months ago 4
ruby did exactly the right thing in going on early now the big two are veterans they had to run the sting out of the younger horses they are staying in training but if the winner stays fit it will take an awful lot to see any of these turn the form round hes young and an exceptional horse
littlebay75 11 months ago
I couldn't believe what I was seeing, When they were tackling the hill side by side. Old foes yet friendly stablemates. A site that will live long with Me. My two favourite National Hunt horses ever along with the legendary Dessie. These horses are a one off, I hope there both granted a long and happy retirement soon. They owe nothing to nobody... Legends
ASupremeOwl 11 months ago 2
This just gets better and better everytime i watch it!!!
MrSmid888 11 months ago
Yes Denman is a special breed.Tough as old boots and never gives up.
MANFROMMARS46 11 months ago
how nice would it have been if Long Run and What a friend wasn't in the picture towards the end. We finally had the toe to toe battle we've waited for for years, would have been great if they had it between them, the old guard.
Retire them now before they get die in a race. LEGENDS
makadeni 11 months ago
surprising ruby walsh took kauto star into the lead so far out.
you're always there to be shot at out in front.
he had to win 2 races instead of 1.
had to fight off imperial commander n china rock and no sooner had he done that, 2 others, denman n long run came at him.
its no wonder it got tired towards the end.
bad ride from walsh. he rode it completely differently to earlier appearances in the gold cup.
having said that, the horse with the best form won.
Katabatic77 11 months ago
denman hasn't lost any of its old ability.
the year he won it, the ground was slower, its never been a horse with particularly great speed. it was done for toe when it came 2nd in the sun alliance hurdle.
when the ground was in its favour in 2008, he was able to out gallop the others.
Katabatic77 11 months ago
if theres ever been a better race than this then i havent seen it !!!!!
littlebay75 11 months ago
I hate the way people are saying Denman and Kauto Star should be retired. Why exactly? If this is the biggest race in the world and Denman finished second, then Denman is the second best horse in the world at the moment. The ground was not fancied for Denman. If there was better ground, Denman would have beaten Long Run for first place.
alexnzxVersion2 11 months ago
@alexnzxVersion2
i think people dont want to see these great horsees run well below par and then be retired. they would rather see them retired on the back of a brave heroic and respectable performance.
great runs from den and kauto at the ripe old of 11. its just ashame than den has lost some of that cruisng speed that in previous years would have saw take the race by the scruff of the neck and get his rivals "at it" with his jumping and galloping.
azertyuiop32 11 months ago
@alexnzxVersion2 You may have a point, the ground was a bit too lively for Denman, the rain that was forecast never arrived. Softer ground would certainly have improved his chances significantly imo. Sam Thomas gave him a great ride to get Denman as close as he did.
Newworldman66 11 months ago
3 years we waiting for this 5:50 Kauto vs Denman one or my fav ever moments watching horse racing
chrisnufc24 11 months ago
3 years we waiting for this 5:50 Kauto vs Denman
chrisnufc24 11 months ago
in the next few years i cant see denman kauto or imperial commander challenge long run the one i think might is weapons amneasty if he retains his ability he had when he won the rsa last year whats your view on what might challenge long run in the next few years ?
frconvey 11 months ago
So delighted that Denman and Kauto Star did themselves justice- only beaten by a young talent with a course record when they were both 11. Extraordinary.
Full credit to Long Run, brilliant young chaser.
I was buzzing when Kauto and Denman had him of the bridle! Superb race and the best 4 finished 1-2-3-4. Marvellous.
Kauto and Denman owe us nothing and although it will be sad to see them retire, they fully, full deserve a good rest! :)
forsoup 11 months ago
MARVELOUS !!!
lexikothek 11 months ago
The image of Denman and Kauto racing round the final turn in unison, both aged 11 will live long in the memory. Two warriors, stablemates and friends disposed of their advancing years. What greats they are.
Gaz060391 11 months ago
What a race. The first three will be spoken about wherever racing is talked about by us old gits as we remember this golden era in years to come. And what sportsmanship shown by jockeys and trainers all week congratulating their conquerors. Wonderful stuff. So glad I love this sport.
08DENMAN 11 months ago
AWESOME RACE MAN ABSOLUTLEY AWESOME THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE SPORT THE BEST IN THE WORLD ALL HORSE RACING THAT IS : )
MrStevenwilliam 11 months ago
I had £100 on Long Run at 5/1. I`ve never been so sad to win £500.
Fantastic performances for them go out on and it took a very classy young horse with a course record to beat them.
rit73 11 months ago
i had tears in my eyes as denman and kauto rounded the final turn together. the two greatest chasers i've ever seen (i'm not that old!). no horse tries as hard as denman, and kauto has so much class! really emotional to see the reaction as they arrived together in the enlcosure afterwards. fair play to long run, he looks a tremendous horse and maybe one day will be compared to these two legends! a fantastic race!
pinklydell 11 months ago
.....Denman obviously not fancied on race day on the course...hence his drift in the market....but my god what a gutsy, brave effort.....a heart like a lion.....4 Gold Cup runs...1 win....3 seconds....a horse to be treasured!
nealtracy 11 months ago 23
@nealtracy he wasnt faniced one bit as he touched 12s on betfair and i thought he wouldnt like the ground but he proved me wrong,i wouldnt right them both of yet,as i can see kauto winning another group 1 in him and Denman a GN horse next year as did i hear hes going over the big ones?
PhantomOftheOpera25 11 months ago
@nealtracy lets not forget the awesome hennessy wins!!!!
fcu4life100 11 months ago
Brilliant race - way to go Sam and Long Run
LucyLittle5 11 months ago
i think the most impressive thing is that Sam rides twice a week, a true amateur on a truly magnificent horse. amazing race!
emilyduluart 11 months ago
argubly the best race ever run and the best gold cup field for over 20 years brilliant brilliant race
burkhillcomedy 11 months ago
Long run is a legend!! Im bettin long run to win next year woop woop!!
miksteiner 11 months ago
one of the all time great Gold Cups. Up there with Wayward Lad and Dawn Run. And Dessie Yahoo. Just fabulous. A perfect result.
selinamariakerr 11 months ago
Great finish!
rockfox1 11 months ago
Awesome.
biggles132 11 months ago
Long Run is a brilliant horse, what a performance against Denman and Kauto who were truly magnificent in defeat!
xWibbleywobbleyx 11 months ago
just great to see this from across the pond, where no one cares at all.
fairfaxf 11 months ago
Wow since i posted my last comment iv watched the finish from 3 out over and over,fantastic commentary,fantastic horses,fantastic race!!!You will NEVER see a more exciting Gold Cup,the names the history!!I I think the winner will be in this for the long run :)
MrSmid888 11 months ago
I know its easy to say after but i won a fortune on Long Run at 5/1!!Iv never screamed so loud.All about the age,thats my opinion.
MrSmid888 11 months ago
Brilliant!
djpWilson 11 months ago
Wow, no one fell off, much less got injured.
hackamore 11 months ago
@hackamore Imperial Commander was injured
drofheim 11 months ago
@drofheim - thanks. I mean't no RIDERS got injured!
hackamore 6 months ago
Long Live the King--A Great Race, with 3 Previous Winners (2nd and 3rd), but it was the Younger (6yr. old) who prevailed, in a Very Well Timed Ride !!!
steeplechaser99 11 months ago
Denman is a god. The Tank lives! 11 years old and still putting these young ones to the sword (except Long Run obviously!). Long live THE TANK!
damoose78 11 months ago 17
Turning in , Many would of Said it was between Kauto And Denman ! , or do you disagree
MasKedButTrue 11 months ago
This will become a legendary race
JonnyCurmudgeon 11 months ago
My fav part is when Hoiles says 'a who's who of gold cups'
williecoyne 11 months ago 3
I told everyone for weeks to back Long Run and it won. Oh don't I feel sumg right now. I love this whole 4 day event. I am from Liverpool and I think it is better than the Anitree National meeting. Long run you stunner. YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
paulwall1981 11 months ago
I'm not that big a fan of hurdle's racing. But I do enjoy watching the Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase every year. This was really a fantastic race indeed. Denman and Kauto Star truly did themselves proud. Really rolling back the years to their glory days at Cheltenham. Also, a fantastic effort by the winner, Long Run, to overtake both of these magnificent champions and win the Gold Cup.
GBeret83 11 months ago
denman was mighty
DRAKEROAD 11 months ago
What a race! I backed Long Run today, had a result but what a performance from Denman, Kauto too. Long Run's got a lot to live up to. Let's hope he can. Bravo!
Chillijean 11 months ago
Sad to see the end of an era with Kauto and Denman in long runs shadow, two great legends and the start of a new champions reign at the top . well done Long Run.
potsnacher 11 months ago 2
Not many views ...... but i had to listen to that noise round the turn 4 times !!!!! :)
crimelord15 11 months ago
one of the best races I've ever seen, so nice to see Kauto Star and Denman running so well and coming home safely, and also seeing a new star emerging in Long Run. The way Kauto, Denman and Long Run were greeted in the enclosure will live long in my memory.
fixuplooksharp66 11 months ago