'We're all very happy and it's the way we're going to go' - Nicky Henderson confirms Sir Gino's Fighting Fifth bid

Nicky Henderson has confirmed that Sir Gino will be aimed at Saturday's Grade 1 BetMGM Fighting Fifth at Newcastle.

The unbeaten four-year-old had been due to make his chasing debut at Kempton on Monday. However, Sir Gino was not declared for the beginners' chase and as a result of Constitution Hill's absence from the top-level contest, he will be rerouted to Newcastle.

Speaking on Sunday morning, Henderson said: "The plan is for Sir Gino to go to Newcastle on Saturday. We were due to work him this morning, but we couldn't do that in the wind – it wouldn't be possible. 

"We'll do a bit tomorrow, but he's in very good form. He's already been out for his racecourse gallop, so he doesn't need a mad workout. We're all very happy and it's the way we're going to go."

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