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'He was brilliant from day one' - Fitzgerald recalls Shishkin's schooling debut

Shishkin could not have impressed more in his early schooling over fences, says Mick Fitzgerald
Shishkin could not have impressed more in his early schooling over fences, says Mick FitzgeraldCredit: Edward Whitaker

There was no doubt from the moment he first started schooling that Shishkin was destined for great things over fences.

Mick Fitzgerald, the former stable jockey for Nicky Henderson, had seen hundreds of horses take on fences for the first time but few did it in the way Shishkin did.

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 29 January 2021inPreviews

Last updated 18:40, 29 January 2021

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