Nicky Henderson seeking Festival prep for Supreme favourite Jeriko Du Reponet

The trainer is still coming to terms with Shishkin's dramatic exit from the King George at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

EXCITING PROSPECT: Jeriko Du Reponet took his record under rules to two from two when winning in style at Newbury on Saturday. Picture: David Davies/PA 

Nicky Henderson has warned Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite Jeriko Du Reponet needs another run before the Cheltenham Festival.

The JP McManus-owned gelding took his record under rules to two from two when winning in style at Newbury on Saturday.