Retirement
Denman's retirement was announced on 9 December 2011 after he was injured in training for the Lexus Chase on 28 December 2011. Nicholls ensured Denman's fans that it was only a minor injury and if he was a youngster he would be back next year but because of his age, retirement was "the only course of action to take". Sam Thomas described him as "the best I am ever likely to ride," continuing that "on his day no horse would beat him". Newbury Racecourse, where Denman was a multiple winner, including his 2 Hennessys, stated that they would honour Denman by naming a race after him.
Formerly known as the Aon Chase, the Betfair Denman Chase was run at Newbury Racecourse on Betfair Free Friday in February 2012. It was won by 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Long Run.
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