Sprinter Sacre ready to go the distance

Saddling winners at the Cheltenham Festival is almost second nature to trainer Nicky Henderson with his horses often seen performing at the peak of their powers come the big occasion.

With a record 53 Festival winners to his name it would come as little surprise if the Seven Barrows handler was to add to that tally at this year’s meeting, judging by the arsenal he has at his disposal.

The likes of Altior and Buveur D’Air will bid to move him on to win No 54 in the opening Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle — but it is the return to form of a past champion that has got Henderson most excited.