Super Shishkin shines on step up to three miles

The top-class chaser kicked in the turbo to secure the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl.
Super Shishkin shines on step up to three miles

FLYER: Shishkin ridden by Nico de Boinville wins the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase during day one of the Randox Grand National Festival. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2023 - 15:51
Nick Robson

The King George VI Chase and the Cheltenham Gold Cup could be among Shishkin's targets next season after the top-class chaser kicked in the turbo to secure the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl.

Nicky Henderson's charge earned superstar status by winning his first 10 completed starts over obstacles, a run which included successive victories at the Cheltenham Festival and three Grade Ones.

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