Nicky Henderson

Trainer Nicky Henderson has decided against running his Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Jango Baie in the upcoming Denman Chase at Newbury. The move aims to preserve the horse's condition for the festival, given the expected testing ground conditions. This withdrawal shifts the market favorite for Saturday's race to Haiti Couleurs.

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Star hurdler Sir Gino has been sidelined for the rest of the 2026 jumps season following a fractured pelvis sustained during the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham. The six-year-old, trained by Nicky Henderson, was pulled up by jockey Nico de Boinville and is now recovering at a veterinary clinic. Henderson reports the horse is comfortable and stable, though the prognosis remains guarded.