‘Superstar’ Shishkin dies after suffering leg fracture at Henderson stable
The steeplechaser Shishkin, twice a winner at the Cheltenham Festival, has died after suffering a leg fracture
February 2024
Constitution Hill’s poor gallop raises major doubts over Champion Hurdle
Betting for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival has been suspended after a disappointing gallop by hot favourite Constitution Hill at Kempton
December 2023
Crambo edges Paisley Park at Ascot to win Long Walk Hurdle
The six-year-old Crambo delivered only a second Grade One victory for Fergal O’Brien, who replaced the horse’s usual jockey with Jonathan Burke
September 2023
The chase is off: Constitution Hill will stay over hurdles this season
‘Like Pegasus’: Nicky Henderson on Constitution Hill, his latest wonder horse
April 2023
Constitution Hill imperious in victory on day one of Grand National meeting
Constitution Hill remained unbeaten with an imperious display when stepped up in distance for the Aintree Hurdle on day one of the Grand National meeting
March 2023
‘Extraordinary’ Constitution Hill wins Champion Hurdle with ease
The unbeaten Constitution Hill won the Champion Hurdle on day one of the Cheltenham Festival in scintillating fashion
February 2023
Leading jockey Philip Armson ruled out of Cheltenham Festival by whip ban
Jockey banned for 14 days from festival’s opening day for using whip 10 times while riding Gwencily Berbas, while three more riders also pick up bans
March 2022
Tiger Roll denied victory in final strides on farewell performance at Cheltenham
The extraordinary career of Tiger Roll concluded in suitably remarkable circumstances here on Wednesday, as the winner of five Festival races and two Grand Nationals was denied victory by Delta Work
January 2022
Talking Horses
Talking Horses: let’s hope for Shishkin v Energumene II at Cheltenham
The Ascot clash felt like the kind of race we are fortunate to see once in a decade, not twice in the space of eight weeks
December 2021
Shishkin primed for one run before Cheltenham after Kempton romp
Shishkin’s delayed return to action proved to be well worth the wait, maintaining his unbeaten record in completed races over jumps with a 10-length defeat of Greaneteen
March 2021
BHA ready to throw open racing's stable doors in wake of Elliott scandal
The BHA could ask trainers to open their stables to the public later this year to show that the sport has nothing to hide in terms of the care and welfare of racehorses
February 2021
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Talking Horses: Altior may be fitted with headgear at Cheltenham Festival
Nicky Henderson enthuses about wellbeing of Festival squad but may use cheekpieces to ensure veteran chaser is sharper
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Talking Horses: Altior skips Newbury and Champ switches to Game Spirit
Nicky Henderson has revised running plans for his two star chasers in the build-up to next month’s Cheltenham Festival
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Talking Horses: Henderson needs Newbury thaw to test his star chasers
Nicky Henderson says Festival preps ‘absolutely essential’ for Champ and Altior while Paul Nicholls queries the former’s credentials
December 2020
A Plus Tard catches Kemboy in the final strides to land Savills Chase thriller
Nicky Henderson dismisses Altior retirement talk after shock defeat
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Talking Horses: Altior primed to return at Kempton for festive meeting
Sportblog
Talking Horses: Altior absence opens way for a Tingle Creek upset
November 2020
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Talking Horses: Aidan Coleman lands 'fantastic' ride on star Epatante
Jockey will be aboard the reigning champion hurdler, who makes her comeback at Newcastle a week on Saturday
