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Nicky Henderson's Cheltenham Festival Woes: Horses Withdrawn Amid Controversy

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🏇🏆 Nicky Henderson faces challenges as key horses are withdrawn from Cheltenham Festival races. Find out the latest scoop! #CheltenhamFestival #NickyHenderson

Nicky Henderson, a prominent name in the horse racing world, is currently facing setbacks at the Cheltenham Festival. The trainer has been forced to withdraw several horses, including the highly anticipated Shishkin, due to concerns over the stable's form. Henderson expressed disappointment as Shishkin was pulled out of the Gold Cup following an 'unsatisfactory picture' after being scoped.

The drama continued as Jonbon was also withdrawn from the Champion Chase, adding to Henderson's woes at the prestigious event. With multiple non-runners declared, Nicky Henderson's team faced tough decisions amidst the ongoing controversy surrounding the withdrawals.

As the racing community buzzes with speculation, Henderson's actions have sparked discussions about the future of his stable and the impact of these withdrawals on his reputation. Fans and experts eagerly await updates on the remaining races and how Henderson's horses will perform in the upcoming events.

In a surprising turn of events, Henderson's decision to withdraw key horses like Shishkin has left the racing world in suspense, questioning the reasons behind these sudden changes. As Cheltenham Festival progresses, the focus remains on Henderson and his strategies to navigate through this challenging period.

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Nicky Henderson forced to withdraw horses, including Shishkin ... (Irish Examiner)

Henderson said that Shishkin has been withdrawn from the Gold Cup due to an "unsatisfactory picture" after being scoped.

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Jonbon withdrawn from Champion Chase and Shishkin out of Gold ... (Racing Post)

Nicky Henderson has withdrawn three of his Wednesday runners at the Cheltenham Festival, including leading Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase... Read More.

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Cheltenham Festival 2024: Shishkin among Nicky Henderson ... (BBC News)

Trainer Nicky Henderson withdraws several runners from the Cheltenham Festival including Gold Cup hope Shishkin amid concerns over the stable's form.

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Shishkin is OUT of the Gold Cup as Nicky Henderson is also forced ... (Daily Mail)

Henderson went into the meeting with a question a cloud over his string after having to withdraw 2023 Champion Hurdle winner Constitution Hill who was found ...

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Cheltenham Festival: Jonbon among Nicky Henderson stars ruled ... (Sky Sports)

Iberico Lord and Jeriko Du Reponet were among the Nicky Henderson runners to pull up on day one of Cheltenham Festival; Jonbon has been pulled out of the ...

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Nicky Henderson withdraws several Cheltenham Festival runners ... (Irish Mirror)

The trainer has reacted to his overall poor results on the opening day of the meeting by withdrawing several runners on day two.

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Nicky Henderson's Cheltenham non-runners include Champion ... (Independent.ie)

Shishkin has not been declared for Friday's Boodles Gold Cup at Cheltenham following an unsatisfactory scope. Trainer Nicky Henderson had already ruled out ...

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Cheltenham Festival 2024: Shishkin among Nicky Henderson ... (BBC Sport)

Trainer Nicky Henderson withdraws several runners from the Cheltenham Festival including Gold Cup hope Shishkin amid concerns over the stable's form.

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'We've had to make some very tough decisions': Nicky Henderson ... (Horse & Hound)

Nicky Henderson has declared three of his horses as non-runners on Wednesday's card, after five of his six runners were pulled up on day one of the ...

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Nicky Henderson's Cheltenham Festival wrecked by illness ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Henderson not the only trainer to suffer set-back at Festival after Glenfarclas Cross-Country Chase was cancelled due to waterlogged course.

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Nicky Henderson raises question over Sir Gino's Triumph Hurdle ... (Racing Post)

Nicky Henderson is torn over running Sir Gino in Friday's JCB Triumph Hurdle, admitting it is a “question that's getting nearer and nearer”. Five of.

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Triumph Hurdle favourite Sir Gino ruled out of Cheltenham by Nicky ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Henderson has also taken Shanagh Bob out of the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle with both reasons on the BHA racing admin site given to the stable being under a ...

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Cheltenham Festival: Another Nicky Henderson star ruled out as Sir ... (Sky Sports)

Sir Gino joins a star-studded list of Nicky Henderson runners to be pulled out after withdrawals including Constitution Hill, Jonbon, Shishkin and Jeriko Du ...

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Triumph Hurdle favourite Sir Gino and Albert Bartlett hope Shanagh ... (Racing Post)

Nicky Henderson's horrendous Cheltenham Festival continued when he ruled out favourite Sir Gino from Friday's JCB Triumph Hurdle (1.30). Henderson.

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Huge Cheltenham Festival favourite Sir Gino OUT as 'very sad ... (The Irish Sun)

'VERY sad' Nicky Henderson has confirmed huge Cheltenham Festival favourite Sir Gino is OUT.The superstar hurdler was red-hot favourite for the Triump.

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Horse trainer Nicky Henderson misses out on potential £1.3MILLION ... (Daily Mail)

The most notable is Shishkin, who was in the running for £351688 in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup. It has been a dire time for Henderson, who had to withdraw ...

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