Geraghty believes Sacre can scale the heights over fences

BARRY Geraghty has reiterated his belief Kempton winner Sprinter Sacre is one of the best two-mile chasers he has ever ridden.

Nicky Henderson’s five-year-old achieved a high level of form over hurdles last season, but looks set to scale even greater heights over larger obstacles judged on his two starts this season.

Following a flawless introduction at Doncaster, Sprinter Sacre put last season’s Champion Hurdle runner-up Peddlers Cross in his place with a brilliant display in Tuesday’s Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase.

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