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We hit the £1m prize money mark for the season today but Sam Winner is a stark reminder that this sport is not all roses.

One of last season's leading juveniles, we had high hopes for him over fences this season but he fell first time up at Exeter and again at Cheltenham last week.

And I am sad to report that he sustained a fracture of his off fore knee at Cheltenham, and is out for the season.

In fact, it was such a nasty injury that he was only 50-50 of pulling through at one stage. But we sent him to Rossdales Veterinary Hospital in Newmarket and they did a great job with him, and so far, so good in his recovery.

He had two screws inserted to stabilise the fracture.

So while it is a blow for Mrs Yeoman, I am guardedly optimistic that he may be able to race again.

But fingers crossed.

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