Nicky Henderson's Shishkin returned to the winners' enclosure for the first time this season courtesy of success in the Grade 2 Denman Chase at Newbury.

Nicky Henderson suggested Shishkin is in 'terrific form' heading into the Grade 2 Denman Chase at Newbury this afternoon.

Shishkin will face four rivals as he bids to book his Gold Cup ticket in the Denman Chase at Newbury on Saturday.

Paul Nicholls has earmarked the Denman Chase at Newbury as a possible target for last year’s Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame.

Paul Nicholls earmarked the Denman Chase at Newbury as a possible target for last year’s Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame.