Market support for Denman, in National The recent decision by trainer Paul Nicholls to enter Denman in the Grand National has, not surprisingly, seen the Gold Cup winner's price collapse. Plenty of 16s was available but Denman is now as short as 7-1 favourite for the Aintree race. Part-owner Harry Findlay has made no secret of his desire to see his Cheltenham Gold Cup winner tackle Aintree's unique fences, and it seems he may get his wish this year after all. Writing in his Racing Post column Nicholls said: "I've been asked several times in the last couple of days whether Denman will get an entry in the Grand National, and I can put an end to the speculation by saying he will be entered. "I'm coming round to the idea of running him. The more I've thought about it the more it makes sense while Denman is in his prime. "Phil Smith has offered a carrot by reducing the top weight in the National from 11st 12lb to 11st 10lb, and who's to say he won't offer us another inducement when he frames the handicap. "As Denman is rated 182, the Grand National handicap is going to look very interesting."
