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[b]Timeform reflect on an epic Cheltenham Gold Cup which saw a changing of the guard, as the new kid on the block, Long Run, overcame former winners Denman, Kauto Star and Imperial Commander...[/b] Even the collection of nerds, number-crunchers and neurotics known as Timeform understand that there's a time to analyse and a time to enjoy. The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup was about as enjoyable and thrilling a sporting event as you could ever see, with previous chapters in the race's history revisited and a new one created. As the field of thirteen was whittled down in the final mile, the winners of the previous four Gold Cups - Kauto Star, Denman and Imperial Commander - were virtually in line up front and piling on the pressure. However, stalking them through was young pretender Long...