Upward Curve

Co-owner Harry Findlay insists all roads now lead to Aintree for a rejuvenated Denman.
The 2008 Gold Cup winner is reportably back on top of his game and will definitely run in the totesport Bowl next thursday.
Denman's troubles have been well documented this term but the Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old still produced a magnificent display to finish second behind Kauto Star in this year's Gold Cup.
'Denman is very much on an upward curve' said Findlay, 'Paul Barber, co owner, said just before the Gold Cup that he thought he was maybe only a couple of weeks short-his well-being and progression sincethe race have made us think even more.
The Gold Cup was a difficult race to watch in many ways but the reception and response he got from the crowd afterwards were just phenomenal.
'Knowing what the crowds are like at Antree it will be one of the great days of my life if he can come back and put in an authoritative performance.
Meanwhile, Mark Tompkins has warned he will only run last years winner Smokey Oakey in Saturdays Lincon if the ground is suitable for the top weight.