Nicky Henderson's Cheltenham Festival talking points as he warns Shishkin is no 'banker'

Nicky Henderson has warned Shishkin is not banker material for his early awaited rematch with Energumene.

The Seven Barrows handler fully respects Willie Mullins' raider, as they go head-to-head in the Champion Chase.

Shishkin was a length ahead of his key rival at Ascot, but the trainer is taking nothing for granted in round two.

Henderson has had some of the best two-mile chasers in the history of the sport, including Sprinter Sacre and Altior.

Mullins is yet to win the two-mile championship feature on the Wednesday of the big week.

"In their era Sprinter and Altior probably were bankers, but we've definitely got a fight on our hands," Henderson said.

"You'd like to think the hill will play to (Shishkin's) strengths.

"Willie says he doesn't know how he'll beat us, but I think he's playing games there.

"I think he's looking forward to having another crack and I don't think he's that frightened."

Here are four Cheltenham Festival talking points...

Both horses have unbeaten hurdling records in the run-up to the flagship fixture – and Henderson struggles to split them.

Bookmakers favour Constitution Hill, the impressive 12 length Tolworth winner, over his more experienced stablemate.

The first-named is ante-post favourite for the Festival opener on March 15, where several talented rivals lie in wait.

Jonbon is as big as 5-1 in the betting, after he failed to convince all racing fans with last month's workmanlike Haydock performance.

On ability, the trainer does not have a preferred candidate for the Supreme job – and he will not be finding out before the big day.

"They're absolute chalk and cheese, Constitution Hill would lie down for you and that's the way he behaves through life. The other one is completely the