Sublime Shishkin cruises to Arkle success
Last year’s Supreme Novices’ hero is latest two-mile superstar for Seven Barrows.
Shishkin justified his prohibitive odds when taking his winning streak to seven with an easy victory in the Sporting Life Arkle Challenge Trophy at Cheltenham. Winner of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle on this card 12 months ago, Shishkin is now unbeaten in four races over fences as he gave trainer Nicky Henderson a seventh Arkle – a race the Seven Barrows trainer has taken with stars such as Sprinter Sacre and Altior. The 4-9 favourite was always travelling well in the hands of Nico de Boinville, as Allmankind and Captain Guinness made it a true-run race over the two miles.Shishkin joined the two leaders at the third-last fence, setting sail for home and going on to score by 12 lengths. Eldorado Allen picked up the pieces for second place close home, just ahead of Captain Guinness and Allmankind. Shishkin was given a quote of 5-2 for next year’s Queen Mother Champion Chase with Coral and William Hill, while Paddy Power went 6-4.
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