Nicky Henderson: There's no way Shishkin can be a Cheltenham banker

The Seven Barrows handler is relishing the prospect of a rematch against Energumene 
Nicky Henderson: There's no way Shishkin can be a Cheltenham banker

Nicky Henderson and Shishkin at Seven Barrows on Monday. Picture: Healy Racing

Nicky Henderson does not see Shishkin as "banker" material in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase — despite last year's Arkle winner trading as the odds-on favourite.

Having missed the Tingle Creek earlier in the season and with the strength of the challenge from across the Irish Sea, a few months ago Shishkin still had a bit to prove.

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