Energumene still on course for Shishkin rematch

Willie Mullins' charge suffered a stone bruise in recent days but should still line up in the Champion Chase

Energumene, left, came off second best to Shishkin in a thrilling Clarence House Chase at Ascot in January. Picture: Healy Racing

Energumene remains on course for a Cheltenham Festival rematch with his Ascot conqueror Shishkin despite suffering a stone bruise in recent days.

The duo fought out the race of the season so far in the Clarence House Chase, with the Nicky Henderson-trained Shishkin edging out Willie Mullins' Energumene by a length after a prolonged battle up the Ascot straight.