Sizing John

No prep straight there

He’s out of the race sadly

Whats happened?

Confirmed he's a non-runner, on 'twitter' by trainer.

Yeh just seen on S life.
Shame not to have the champ defending.

Found to be lame after working this morning and since diagnosed with a slight fracture to his pelvis is news I've just read on Twitter

At least now we know definitively the probable reason for his disappointing Lexus run. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

This pelvis injury has been responsible for quite a few high profile absenteeism from big races.

Gutted -  the life changing acca I placed straight after last years festival is dead.
No doubt BVD, Min and Uknowharry will win now just to rub it in.

Any bookie not refunding stake on nrnb apart from 'billies' yet?

According to Jessies statement routine check in afternoon he was found to be sore behind. then called vet.
Wonder who had the crystal ball around 9 to 10 am yesterday as he touched 9s to have the foresight he might be lame in the afternoon