Head of PR Charlie McCann: "The whole racing world wishes Denman a speedy recovery and the hope and expectation is that he is back to defend his crown at the Festival in March. Denman remains our Even money favourite for the race but we want to give punters the alternative of betting without the Champ. We make the 2006 Gold Cup winner Kauto Star the 7/4 favourite from Neptune Collonges at 7/2.   

Latest prices from Stan James; Totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup betting without Denman: EW 1/4 1,2,3: Kauto Star 7/4, Neptune Collonges 7/2, Tidal Bay 7/1, Big Bucks 14/1, Air Force One 14/1, Albertas Run 14/1, Glencove Marina 14/1, Mossbank 16/1, Exotic Dancer 16/1, My Way De Solzen 16/1, Halcon Genelardais 16/1, Our Vic 16/1, Comply Or Die 16/1, Cloudy Lane 20/1, An Accordion 25/1, War Of Attrition 25/1, Snowy Morning 25/1, Noland 25/1, Battlecry 25/1, Afistfullofdollars 25/1, Another Promise 25/1, Tamainbleu 25/1, Star De Mohaison 33/1, Knowhere 33/1 and 40s Bar.    

QEII Ascot Saturday: EW 1/5 odds 1,2,3: Tamayuz 11/8, Henrythenavigator 7/4, Raven's Pass 4/1, Sageburg 16/1, Nahoodh 16/1 and 25s bar.