2008 Cheltenham Festival Review

Jockey Sam Thomas riding the horse Denman celebrates after winning The Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup steeple chase race followed by race favourite Kauto Star, ridden by Ruby Walsh during the fourth day of the Cheltenham Festival on March 14, 2008. Denman won the race, Kauto Star took second, and Neptune Collonges took third. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS The results are in and the dust has settled for now at Cheltenham Racecourse. For all punters interested in placing a bet at the 2009 Cheltenham Festival, take a look at the 2008 winners to acquire some Cheltenham betting tips. For a day by breakdown of 2008 Cheltenham Festival results, click the corresponding link below:

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2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Review

As the most prestigious race of the National Hunt season with the largest prize fund, all eyes are naturally on the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Denman pulled in first, defeating his rival, stablemate and last year's winner, Kauto Star. As trainer of both horses and the third place finish, Neptune Collonges, Paul Nicholls was delighted with the performance of the horses:

"Your first win in a race is always the best and I'll never forget See More Business winning in 1999, but it doesn't get any better than saddling the one-two-three in the Gold Cup.

However, Nicholls has made it clear that we will not see Denman notching up another victory at the 2009 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Nicholls said: "Denman definitely won't run again this season. I'll talk to Clive Smith and see about Kauto, while Neptune Collonges will go to Punchestown again.

Denman's co-owner, Harry Findlay, had bet on his horse and walked away with more than £500,000.

For more quotes from jockeys, trainers and owners, visit our 2009 Cheltenham Festival Quotes page.