Lengthy-time Cheltenham Pageant favorite Sir Gino has been dominated out for the remainder of the season after selecting up a ligament an infection.
The five-year-old was compelled to overlook an meant run at Newbury on Saturday with what was described as a “small wound” on a hind leg, however that damage has now grow to be contaminated and Sir Gino is being handled in an equine hospital.
Owned by Joe and Marie Donnelly, Sir Gino is an ideal 5 from 5 in Britain, successful twice over fences and was as brief as 8/11 for the Arkle Chase on day one of many Pageant in March.
In an announcement on X, Henderson stated: “Unfortunately Sir Gino’s situation has deteriorated somewhat and he has been admitted to the equine hospital.
“On account of preliminary examinations at Donnington Grove, an an infection has invaded the ligaments in his close to hind leg.
“This may require prolonged remedy that can sadly rule him out of any additional racing this season.
“This is a dreadful blow to Joe and Marie Donnelly and everybody at Seven Barrows, but we will be doing everything possible to help this incredible bright light back to full fitness next season.”
It’s the second successive Pageant Sir Gino has missed after being pulled out of final yr’s Triumph Hurdle as well being points plagued Henderson’s Seven Barrows yard.
It leaves Willie Mullins’ Majborough because the 4/7 favorite within the Arkle, forward of L’Eau du Sud and Ballyburn.
