Nicky Henderson still undecided about Sprinter Sacre’s next outing

Nicky Henderson is in no rush to make what he describes as a “very difficult decision” as to whether to let Sprinter Sacre line up in the Bet365 AP McCoy Celebration Chase at Sandown later this month.

One of the must stunning chasers of the modern era at his peak, the nine-year-old looked a shadow of his former self when pulling up in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at last month’s Cheltenham Festival to leave many questioning whether retirement could be on the cards.

However, the arrival of spring has brought fresh optimism to Seven Barrows, with Sprinter Sacre’s well being forcing connections to seriously consider letting him turn out on the final day of the season.