Secret Investor springs Denman Chase surprise
14-1 chance fends off stablemate Clan Des Obeaux – while Sceau Royal prevailed in the Betfair Game Spirit Chase at Newbury. By Press Association Sunday 21 Feb 2021, 3:16 PM Feb 21st 2021, 3:16 PM 1,719 Views 0 Comments
Secret Investor (right) jumps the last.
Image: PA
Image: PA
SECRET INVESTOR REPELLED stablemate Clan Des Obeaux in a thrilling climax to the Betfair Denman Chase at Newbury.
Trainer Paul Nicholls had saddled nine previous winners of the recognised Gold Cup trial, with Ditcheat greats Kauto Star (2007) and Denman himself (2008) both claiming victory en route to Cheltenham glory the following month.
Dual King George hero Clan Des Obeaux, who won a rescheduled running of the Denman Chase at Ascot two years ago, was the 6-5 favourite to get back on the winning tr