Nicky Henderson rubbishes rumours about retiring Sprinter Sacre

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

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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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Sandown Person: Nicky Henderson Person: Sprinter Sacre Person: Henderson Event: Queen Mother Champion Chase Event: Cheltenham Festival Event: Celebration Chase Organisation: Daily Telegraph

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