Nicky Henderson is one of the most successful horse trainers in the world, having won countless races and championships throughout his illustrious career. Despite being in the twilight of his career, the 70-year-old shows no signs of slowing down and is motivated to continue adding to his impressive resume. In a recent interview, Henderson revealed that his ultimate goal is for his horse, Mister Coffey, to win the Grand National, completing the journey he began when he first entered the world of horse racing. Join us as we take a closer look at the man behind the legend and the horse that could make history in the Grand National.
Nicky Henderson, a champion horse trainer, has stated that a victory in the upcoming Grand National would complete the journey of his remarkable career. Henderson began training in 1978 and has won an impressive nine Champion Hurdles, six Champion Chases, two Gold Cups and three victories in the King George VI Chase. However, despite his successes, the National has always eluded him. Henderson has come close a few times but has never won the event, with Liberthine coming fifth in 2007. Henderson’s National record since then has been less than impressive, with FU9U0FPP0UF0P. Nevertheless, this has not dampened his hopes for glory.
Henderson stated that he has no intention of retiring after the Grand National, should Mister Coffey win the event. Henderson believes that the race is special and different from Cheltenham. He has won almost everything at Cheltenham but has yet to win the National. Henderson’s stable star Constitution Hill, which provided the yard with its ninth Champion Hurdle triumph, is set to run at Aintree two days before the National.
Mister Coffey has been placed at the last two Cheltenham Festivals and has experience over the famous National fences as he ran in the Topham 12 months ago. The 50-1 shot has yet to win a chase, although Rule The World was winning for the first time over fences when he landed the Aintree marathon in 2016. Henderson believes that Mister Coffey is perfectly capable of winning and that it is nice to be going in there with a horse that has a chance.
The Randox Grand National will take place at Aintree on Saturday, April 15. The current William Hill odds are 11-2 for Corach Rambler, 8 for Noble Yeats, and 9 for Delta Work. The minimum stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook is £10, and the offer is only applicable for new customers signing up through mobile or tablet devices.
In conclusion, Nicky Henderson is a well-respected and accomplished trainer in the horse racing industry. With over 40 years of experience, he has shown time and time again that he has what it takes to produce successful horses and win some of the most prestigious races in the world. Despite his recent comments about not retiring anytime soon, it’s clear that Henderson still has a fire in his belly when it comes to horse racing. And while there are still many more victories to be had, perhaps the one that would complete his journey as a trainer would be seeing Mister Coffey win the Grand National. Whether or not that day comes remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that Henderson will continue to strive towards greatness in his beloved sport.
