Big-race reaction: difficult to find any weaknesses in irresistible Shishkin
James Burn assesses the action from Doncaster on Saturday
Henderson star easy to confuse for Altior
Sir Anthony McCoy, on punditry duty for ITV, and Sky Sports Racing's Alex Hammond were both guilty of slips of the tongue when uttering the name Altior instead of Shishkin before the latter's run in the Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster, but it is a forgivable mistake, especially when you consider how exciting the red-hot Arkle favourite is.
Watch: Shishkin turns the Lightning Novices' Chase into a procession
Trainer Nicky Henderson must thank his lucky stars that, as the mighty Altior's light appears to be dimming, he can call on another talented two-miler, who barely got out of second gear when strolling to victory under an impressed Nico de Boinville.
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