Rivals beware as champion trainer could have his best team ever
It's a frightening thought for his rivals, but this might be the best team of horses champion trainer Nicky Henderson has ever had.
His big guns promise plenty of headlines, but beneath them is a wealth of talent. The 'big three' of Altior, Might Bite and Buveur D'Air are all fit and ready to go, while there is also a healthy stock of youngsters primed to showcase their ability.
Henderson is particularly enthusiastic about his team of novice chasers. “They could good be fun this season,” He says.
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Published on 11 November 2018inStable Tours
Last updated 10:43, 12 November 2018
- Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month – that was no fluke'
- Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'
- Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'
- Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'
- Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'
- Richard Hannon: 'He's in the Derby and we were extremely impressed with his win this month – that was no fluke'
- Roger Varian: 'I still think he's unexposed over a mile and a half - but we want to try to win the Prince of Wales's first'
- Jessica Harrington: 'She was second in a Group 1 last year - and it would be fantastic to win one with her'
- Joseph O'Brien: 'He's looked a bit special at home - and it could be straight to Royal Ascot now'
- Tim Easterby: 'He's well handicapped and I'm looking forward to him - we like him a lot'