The racing world is mourning the loss of multiple Grade One-winning superstar, Shishkin, after he suffered a fatal leg fracture. The 10-year-old, renowned for his memorable victories, was poised to compete at the Punchestown Festival. Trainer Nicky Henderson confirmed the heartbreaking news, expressing the devastation felt by the entire Seven Barrows team and Shishkin’s owners. Shishkin’s illustrious career, adorned with triumphs in the Supreme Novice Hurdle, Arkle, and the epic Clarence House Chase clash with Energumene, will forever be etched in racing history. His absence leaves an irreplaceable void in the sport.