The elements and a select band of opponents did all they could to end Altior’s winning streak at 14 but he responded with what Nicky Henderson, his trainer, called “as good a performance as he’s ever ...

He does not do it how Sprinter did it but the outcome is the same. There is no better or brilliant jumps star than Altior, who continued to follow in the most hallowed footsteps when powering up the ...

It’s the smallest field since the race’s status was upped to Grade 1 in 2008, but that won’t bother the legions of Altior fans who will flock to Ascot to watch him attempt an incredible 17th straight ...

Trainer Nicky Henderson has revealed he tried to persuade Altior's owners to give the dual Champion Chase hero another year of racing, but is glad to see the 11-year-old bow out fit and well.

The foot scare that briefly threatened Altior’s expected Queen Mother Champion Chase coronation will prey on many minds, although, as Cheltenham clouds go, this one could have a potential silver ...

Nicky Henderson is feeling the heat from Willie Mullins in regard to his status as the Cheltenham festival's most successful ever trainer but history awaits him in Friday's Gold Cup after Altior's ...