3 weeks ago
Two-time Cheltenham Festival victor Shishkin has died aft breaking a limb successful an mishap successful his stable, says his trainer Nicky Henderson.
The equine had been owed to title successful nan Punchestown Gold Cup connected Wednesday.
Shishkin won nan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle astatine Cheltenham successful 2020 and nan Arkle Chase nan pursuing year.
"This is simply a very sad night. He was our prima and we will ne'er hide him," said Henderson.
Shishkin had refused to title astatine Ascot earlier successful nan play but was past successful contention to triumph nan King George VI Chase earlier a precocious fall.
He missed nan Cheltenham Gold Cup successful March erstwhile Henderson's Seven Barrows gait was deed by a virus, past was 4th successful nan Aintree Bowl successful his past outing.
"Everyone progressive pinch Seven Barrows, peculiarly his owners, Joe and Marie Donnelly, Jaydon, Nico and George are evidently devastated that specified a awesome horse, friend and warrior has gone," added Henderson.
"He was an absolute superstar and his CV is testament to that. The Supreme Novices' Hurdle and nan Arkle were his Cheltenham highlights, but nan conflict pinch Energumene successful nan Clarence House astatine Ascot was astir apt his greatest.
"Thank you Shishkin for nan awesome memories."
