Shishkin got the better of Energumene in a thrilling finish to the SBK Clarence House Chase at Ascot.
Trained by Nicky Henderson, Shishkin looked beaten at one stage in the hands of Nico de Boinville – only to rally on the run to the line and edge the verdict in an epic duel that lived up to all its pre-race billing.
Energumene had set out to make all under Paul Townend and when Shishkin hit his usual flat spot before turning for home, it looked as though the Irish raider would come out on top.
