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Shishkin burnished his credentials as a legitimate Cheltenham Gold Cup contender with a smooth victory in the Grade 2 Denman Chase at Newbury.
After falling when looking to have the King George IV Chase at his mercy on Boxing Day, the ten-year-old powered clear for his first win of the season.
He now looks the best candidate from Britain to challenge last year’s winner and current odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs.
When is the Cheltenham Gold Cup?
The Cheltenham Gold Cup is run on the final day of the four-day Cheltenham Festival.
