French import Kotkikova leaves Henderson purring

Bloody Mary: grey mare is well regarded by HendersonCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Nicky Henderson usually has a strong squad of fillies and mares to go to war with and this season is no different.

Right at the top of the pecking order is French import Kotkikova, who has the Lambourn trainer purring.

Owned by JP McManus, the five-year-old has won 11 of her 14 starts including a Grade 1 over fences.

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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 18 September 2016inBritain

Last updated 11:24, 18 September 2016

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