Wednesday 28 January 2015 16:08, UK
Nicky Henderson can see no reason why Sprinter Sacre should not improve on his comeback effort in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot.
Once regarded as unbeatable, the nine-year-old was having just his second start since the Punchestown Festival of 2013 when second to Dodging Bullets at the Berkshire track.
He was pulled up with what transpired to be a heart problem at Kempton in December 2013 and it has taken all of Henderson's skills and patience to get him back on course.
"You saw what he did at Ascot. That was all right. He's only got to come along from there, then we will be happy," said Henderson.
"He should do. There is no reason why he shouldn't go forwards.
"He's run a very good race. He is in great form. He's had a week off, not a week off as such, but he didn't do very much, he's just been doing good and healthy exercise and we will start back with him now."
