'I'm sure Champ is a Gold Cup horse - but we might have another one as well'

No Altior, no Santini, no chance? No way.

Nicky Henderson, by his sky-high standards, might have endured a trying time last season, but the bit is firmly between his teeth, as witnessed by the 42 winners he has already saddled this term.

That is 20 more than his tally by November 1 last year, so there is reason to be optimistic, despite the retirement of Altior and departure of Santini.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 18 October 2021inStable Tours

Last updated 12:05, 29 October 2021

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