Nicky Henderson-trained star Shishkin dies in tragic stable accident according to Racing Post

The shock news comes three days before he was set to take on Galopin Des Champs in a juggernaut clash at the Punchestown festival. Henderson’s post on Sunday night read: “Tragically we’ve lost Shishkin this evening after he got cast in his stable and fractured his hind leg. “Everyone involved with Seven Barrows, particularly his owners, Joe and Marie Donnelly, […]

Shishkin to Target Punchestown Gold Cup After Aintree Defeat, Confirms Trainer

The Lambourn trainer was pleased with the ten-year-old’s performance at Aintree last week, seeing potential for progress as the 2023-24 season concludes. Shishkin’s season had a rocky start with a refusal at Ascot and an unseat during a challenge in the King George. He showed improvement by winning Newbury’s Denman Chase in February, but missed the Cheltenham Gold Cup due […]