Nicholls Reassures Denman Backers Paul Nicholls has confirmed Denman to be in tip-top shape, despite a wobble in the ante-post markets for the Lexus Chase yesterday.The hugely-impressive winner of the Hennessy Gold Cup drifted to well over odds-against on betting exchange Betfair for his next intended target at Leopardstown on December 28.Some bookmakers suspended their markets, but Nicholls has stressed there is nothing amiss.'He is absolutely 100% fine,' said the Ditcheat handler.'I have a feeling I know where this came from, as he coughed a couple of times on the Tuesday morning after the Hennessy.'But he has worked every day since, he worked on Wednesday morning and is fine.'(C) PA Sport
