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major hole has been blown in trainer Willie Mullins' Cheltenham Festival team as both Faugheen and Min were on Monday ruled out of next month's meeting.
While Mullins hopes both will make it to the track again this season, they will not be at Cheltenham next month where they had been set to contest the Stan James Champion Hurdle and Racing Post Arkle respectively.
Faugheen, who missed his scheduled comeback in last month's Irish Champion Hurdle due to a pre-race setback, has suffered a stress fracture but Mullins is "hoping that he will be okay for Punchestown".
Min also missed his most recent target, the Irish Arkle, and has a bone bruise, according to Mullins. He could still make meetings later in the spring.
While Mullins hopes both will make it to the track again this season, they will not be at Cheltenham next month where they had been set to contest the Stan James Champion Hurdle and Racing Post Arkle respectively.
Faugheen, who missed his scheduled comeback in last month's Irish Champion Hurdle due to a pre-race setback, has suffered a stress fracture but Mullins is "hoping that he will be okay for Punchestown".
Min also missed his most recent target, the Irish Arkle, and has a bone bruise, according to Mullins. He could still make meetings later in the spring.
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No one can be too surprised,the vibes were terrible with Faugheen.
What does surprise me is Ruby Walshs interview on Irishracing.com dated feb 6th 2.15. Not too sure when the actual interview took place but an hour later and goodlucka Faugheen,one word really sums it up, hmmmmmmmmmm. |
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Willie in for a meagre cheltenham. Ruby's agent will be ringing around for rides if a few more drop out.
Top trainer and jock betting must be altered significantly |