Cheltenham Festival hero Shishkin has died after getting cast in his stable and fracturing his leg. The horse’s death was announced by his trainer Nicky Henderson in a statement posted on social media.
“Tragically we have lost Shishkin this evening after he got cast in his stable and fractured his hind leg,” Henderson penned on X. “Everyone involved with Seven Barrows, particularly his owners, Joe and Marie Donnelly, Jaydon, Nico and George are obviously devastated that such a great horse, friend and warrior has gone.
“He was due to leave for Punchestown tomorrow morning but sadly this is now not to be. He was an absolute superstar and his CV is testament to that – except the King George is not in it even though we believe it should have been.
“The Supreme Novice Hurdle and the Arkle were his Cheltenham highlights, but the battle with Energumene in the Clarence House at Ascot was probably his greatest. This is a very sad night. He was our star and we will never forget him. Thank you Shishkin for the wonderful memories.”
