Henderson plans Nicky Henderson is debating whether to unleash Sprinter Sacre at Doncaster on Saturday or wait for a more illustrious target early next month. Novice chasers rarely create as much of an impression as Sprinter Sacre, whose outstanding jumping has seen him win at Town Moor already before thrashing Champion Hurdle runner-up Peddlers Cross at Kempton over Christmas. A hot favourite for the Arkle at Cheltenham, his first option is the Sky Bet Mobile For iPphone Lightning Novices' Chase, in which Kid Cassidy is also entered. JP McManus' gelding collapsed and was in serious trouble after falling at Lingfield in November but put the record straight at Ludlow last week. "Either Sprinter Sacre or Kid Cassidy will run, but not both," said Henderson. "Sprinter Sacre worked this morning and he's very fit and very well. He'll either run at Doncaster, but we're also toying with the Game Spirit." The Game Spirit Chase, at Newbury on February 11, would see him take on seasoned two-milers in open company. Looking at other possible weekend runners, the trainer said: "I might well be at Doncaster as I could have a few there. "Shakalakaboomboom will run in the Sky Bet Chase, and Osric could either go there or Cheltenham. "I probably need to get Shakalakaboomboom up 2lb to make sure he gets in the Grand National. "I'll also definitely run Broadbackbob and First In The Queue at Cheltenham." Henderson's main brief was to discuss Oscar Whisky's prospects for the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle on a press day arranged with Ffos Las, but he did run the rule over most of his other stable stars. Bobs Worth, beaten by Grands Crus on Boxing Day, and former Champion Hurdle winner Binocular have both been given wind operations. Henderson is considering the Reynoldstown Novice Chase at Ascot for Bobs Worth, while Binocular will run in a Champion Hurdle trial at Sandown on February 4. "We did a simple procedure with Binocular as AP McCoy wasn't happy with his wind. He worked this morning and hopefully AP will be back to ride him at Sandown." Riverside Theatre is scheduled to return in the Ascot Chase while Burton Port and Jack The Giant should be on the course imminently. The latter will be prepared for the Ryanair Chase while Henderson may be forced to start off Cheltenham Gold Cup entry Burton Port alongside stablemate Long Run in the Denman Chase at Newbury. There was no news on the progress of Spirit Son, who is ranked as unlikely to take part in the Champion Hurdle after suffering a hitch in his preparation. Grandouet will complete his own preparations in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton. Darlan and Soldatino are intended runners in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on February 11.
