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Denman's illness...???

Discussion in 'Horse Racing' started by redcgull, Oct 23, 2013.

  1. redcgull

    redcgull Well-Known Member

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    Only just saw this, hope he pulls through - one of the greatest chasers I have ever witnessed and his 2nd Henessey would probably go down as my favourite race EVER - drama, exhilaration, the spectacle of this awesome thoroughbred with his prodigious leaps, a great commentary from Simon Holt and the roar of the crowd ........................ simply awesome and I don't mind admitting it still brings a lump to my throat to watch it.

    All the very best for The Tank.
     
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  3. PNkt

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    They've only announced it today, so you haven't missed the news. Sounds very serious and as if they didn't think he'd pull through. Fingers crossed for him.
     
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    Chaninbar The Crafty Cockney

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    Missed this news and thanks for posting Red. Them Henessey victories were special but I was there for his gold cup win and I never tire of watching that. I still think what the **** is Sam Thomas up to when he charges off at the start of the second lap.
     
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    If only his fight, heart and bravery can help pull him through this battle. All the best Tank.
     
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    All the best tank
     
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    Fingers crossed for The Tank.

    "Sam Thomas, Ruby Walsh! A Score to be settled.. ...And it's Denman, ELEVEN STONE TWELVE, one of THE great performances of jumps racing history."
     
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    He was good alright.................................but no KAUTO STAR <rofl>

    Best wishes to him as he deserves a long and happy retirement
     
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    Someone have a look at this for goodness sake.

    Simon Holt outstanding.

    [video=youtube;rqXYLyy7JmM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqXYLyy7JmM[/video]
     
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    After the 4th last: "He's gone 3 lengths clear, and suddenly they're at it in behind"

    "Ooooh you won't see scenes like this at Newbury for many a year" - how true.

    That upload looks familiar ;)
     
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    Paul Nicholls post race interview after that 2nd Hennessy - never seen him so emotional

    [video=youtube;htN40ZeZTjY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htN40ZeZTjY[/video]
     
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    Very sad news. Best wishes for the Tank from me and his best friend, Kauto
     
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    Any more news?
     
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    As far as I know he was released from NEH a few weeks ago and is continuing his recovery at home.
     
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    Lets hope that he pulls through to a full recovery...
     
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    Just watched that video still sends chills all over what a performance what a horse
     
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