Bai Zhu offers Henderson consolation

Today is a day Nicky Henderson will be eager to forget but Bai Zhu salvaged something from the wreckage by claiming a nose victory in the totesport Supports West Berkshire Mencap "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle at Newbury.

The morning started with the Seven Barrows handler having to scratch Triumph Hurdle hopeful Super Kenny from the opening race due to lameness, while leading RSA Chase candidate Punchestowns is suffering the same problem.