Gold-en ticket awaits Shishkin if all goes to plan at Newbury
STEPPING UP: Shishkin has spent the majority of his career campaigning over two miles, winning both the Supreme Novices' Hurdle and Arkle at that distance at the Cheltenham Festival. Picture: David Davies/PA
Nicky Henderson has admitted it is "guesswork" as to whether Shishkin will stay the Cheltenham Gold Cup trip — but that will be where he heads if successfully navigating his Betfair Denman Chase assignment at Newbury on Saturday.
The 10-year-old proved he has the capacity to stay three miles when winning the Aintree Bowl last spring, while he was in the process of running a huge race in the King George VI Chase on St Stephen's Day before unseating Nico de Boinville two from home.
