Sprinter Sacre offered the conclusive proof for his promotion to racing’s new superstar in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Sprinter Sacre confirmed his superstar status with a stunning victory in the Sportingbet Queen Mother Champion Chase.

Trainer Nicky Henderson has his fingers crossed Sprinter Sacre’s class will see him handle what are likely to be difficult ground conditions at Cheltenham today.

Last year’s winner Finian’s Rainbow will not defend his Queen Mother Champion Chase crown at Cheltenham tomorrow and is likely to miss the festival altogether, trainer Nicky Henderson said yesterday.