SHISHKIN has been declared for Saturday’s blockbuster Betfair Tingle Creek – but punters are sceptical of him actually running.
Nicky Henderson sent ante-post punters into meltdown after he said there was a chance his star stayer might not run on account of going.
But the Seven Barrows genius officially declared his former Champion Chase winner on Thursday morning.
Punters are holding their breath though, especially as it comes just two weeks after the Constitution Hill fiasco at Ascot.
There, racegoers were robbed of the chance to see the most exciting horse in training when he was withdrawn the morning of racing.
Those travelling to Sandown this weekend will hope there’s no repeat as Shishkin looks to get his career back on track.
In reply to one comment saying Shishkin would run, one punter said: “Any chance of him actually running?”
Another commented: “Will make it farcical right up to will they/won’t they run! Could be midday Saturday.”
While one commented: “Being declared and running are still 2 very different things.
“Edwardstone was declared to run at Ascot but was then pulled because of the ground.
“Shishkin is trained by Nicky Henderson – enough said.”
More to follow.
