Nicky Henderson eyes another golden moment

The Seven Barrows handler has twice won the Gold Cup and Shishkin could give him a third on Friday week

SEEKING GOLD: Shishkin soars over the water jump en route to victory in the Denman Chase at Newbury last month. Picture: Adam Davy/PA 

Winning the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup remains right at the top of Nicky Henderson's priorities as he prepares to saddle Shishkin in the latest instalment of the Cheltenham Festival's marquee event.

Henderson is no stranger to starring on the opening day of the Festival, winning day one's feature Champion Hurdle a record nine times. But the Gold Cup has proved a tougher beast to tame for the Seven Barrows handler throughout his long and decorated career.