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Rivals beware as champion trainer could have his best team ever

Nicky Henderson: 'As far as the future of the industry is concerned I see no light at the end of the tunnel and fail to see how this issue is going to get better.'
Nicky Henderson: 'As far as the future of the industry is concerned I see no light at the end of the tunnel and fail to see how this issue is going to get better.'Credit: Edward Whitaker

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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James BurnLambourn correspondent

Published on 11 November 2018inStable Tours

Last updated 10:43, 12 November 2018

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