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Sprinter Sacre future still in limbo

Trainer Nicky Henderson is pictured with Queen Mother Champion Chase entry Sprinter Sacre
Image: Nicky Henderson and Sprinter Sacre

Nicky Henderson has yet to decide on plans for Sprinter Sacre - nearly two weeks after he was pulled up in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham.

Winner of the two-mile championship in 2013 before being sidelined for over a year with well-documented problems, Sprinter Sacre had made an encouraging comeback return when second to Dodging Bullets in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot in January.

However, he failed to build upon that effort on his return to the Festival earlier this month.

The Seven Barrows trainer reports the nine-year-old in good shape but remains in no hurry to pinpoint the next move.

"There's no word on Sprinter Sacre, but he's fine," said Henderson.

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"When I've something to say about Sprinter Sacre I'll let everyone know."

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