Nicky Henderson rubbishes rumours about retiring Sprinter Sacre

To retire Sprinter Sacre would be the "cowardly way out", according to his trainer Nicky Henderson.

Nicky Henderson rubbishes rumours about retiring Sprinter Sacre
Mon, 25 Apr, 2016 - 08:56

To retire Sprinter Sacre would be the "cowardly way out", according to his trainer Nicky Henderson.

The rejuvenated 10-year-old has been the equine star of the jumps season during an unbeaten campaign which reached its peak in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

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