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    Horse Form Profile

    Age: 10 years

    Trainer: Nicky Henderson

    Owner: Mrs J Donnelly

    Place /
    No / Draw    		Date / Going /
    Distance / Class    		Time + Course Horse + Weight
    Jockey / Trainer    		VerdictStarting price

    4th

    6

    11th Apr 2024

    Soft

    3m 0f 210y

    Class 1

    14:55 Aintree

    Shishkin

    11st 10lb

    J: Nico de Boinville

    T: Nicky Henderson

    Won this last year (good to soft); refused to race on reappearance (his sole outing in cheekpieces); may well have won the Grade 1 King George at Kempton (3m, good) in December but for stumbling/unseating just after two out; ready Grade 2 win at Newbury (2m7f, heavy) in February; didn't run in last month's Gold Cup due to an unsatisfactory scope and there remains a question mark regarding the form of the stable, but he's a key player if at his best.

    5/2

    1st

    2

    10th Feb 2024

    Soft

    2m 7f 86y

    Class 1

    14:05 Newbury

    Shishkin

    11st 8lb

    J: Nico de Boinville

    T: Nicky Henderson

    jumped left on occasions, raced in second, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 13th, pressed leader after 4 out, led 3 out, soon faced challenge, not fluent last, ridden and kept on well run-in

    4/6

    About Shishkin

    Shishkin is a bay gelding who was bred in Ireland by C J & E B Bennett. He was sired by Sholokhov out of the Exit To Nowhere mare Labarynth. Trained by Nicky Henderson, his current earnings are over £736,000. 

    Shishkin Career Form And Notable Achievements

    Shishkin has won 13 of his 17 career races to date, including an impressive six Grade 1 victories. Having won three of his four races over hurdles (the only defeat came when falling on debut), he was sent chasing the following season and continued his excellent form. His Novice season over fences saw him win all five races, which included a 12-length victory in the Arkle at the Cheltenham Festival. The following season saw him win another Grade 1 in one of the best races of the year, as he saw off the Irish challenge of Energuemene in a thrilling renewal of the Clarence House Chase. After disappointing in his next two races, he returned to form in 2023 with two further Grade 1 wins, in the Ascot Chase and the Betway Bowl.