Shishkin eases Nicky Henderson nerves with faultless Kempton return

Making a later than expected return to action, Henderson’s seven-year-old Shishkin stamped a huge claim to be crowned the best two-mile chaser in training

Shishkin ridden by jockey Nico de Boinville on their way to winning the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park. Picture: Steven Paston/PA

Shishkin quashed all worries about his well-being when running out a hugely impressive winner of the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Chase at Kempton Park.

Making a later than expected return to action, Nicky Henderson’s seven-year-old stamped a huge claim to be crowned the best two-mile chaser in training.