Henderson hoping Sandown on for Whisky Nicky Henderson is praying Saturday's meeting at Sandown is given the green light to allow Oscar Whisky to continue his education over fences in the Betfred TV Scilly Isles Novices' Chase. The top-class hurdler was narrowly beaten by Taquin Du Seuil on his chasing debut at Cheltenham in November, but has struck twice at Prestbury Park since and will aim to complete the hat-trick against just two opponents in the Grade One feature. Testing conditions are assured for the extended two-and-a-half-mile contest, but Henderson is more concerned about the fixture going ahead than the ground his charge is likely to encounter. "We hope racing takes place, that's the main thing, as we desperately want to get another run into him," said the champion trainer. "The conditions might not be ideal, but he has form in soft ground, so we'll see what happens. He's in good form."
