Henderson ponders giving Geraghty Burton Port nod

NICKY HENDERSON is ready to let Barry Geraghty get the leg up on Burton Port in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury — despite the fact it would mean him carrying overweight.

The six-year-old has won five of his six starts over fences with his only defeat coming at the hands of Weapons Amnesty in the RSA Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Due to the presence of the hat-trick seeking top-weight Denman, Burton Port is already due to race from 4lb out of the handicap in Saturday’s valuable contest.