Henderson pays tribute to Shishkin

Shishkin was due to run in Wednesday's Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup, but fractured a hind leg after being cast in his box on Sunday and could not be saved

CLASS ACT: Shishkin won twice at the Cheltenham Festival but his finest hour came when getting the better of Energumene in the  Clarence House Chase.  Picture: David Davies/PA

Nicky Henderson has paid an emotional tribute to Shishkin after his untimely death due to an injury incurred in his stable.

The gelding's star started to rise during his hurdling career, which peaked with a Supreme Novices' Hurdle victory at the Cheltenham Festival in 2020.