Shishkin looks poised to reign Supreme in Festival opener

The coronavirus has dominated the news agenda in recent months but, mercifully, this week another C word takes centre stage: Cheltenham 2020 has arrived. Rejoice and be glad.
Shishkin looks poised to reign Supreme in Festival opener
Tue, 10 Mar, 2020 - 06:00
Darren Norris

Shishkin (nearest) can use his blistering turn of foot to land the opening Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
Shishkin (nearest) can use his blistering turn of foot to land the opening Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

The coronavirus has dominated the news agenda in recent months but, mercifully, this week another C word takes centre stage: Cheltenham 2020 has arrived. Rejoice and be glad.

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