Fancied Feathard doubtful for Champion Hurdle

FEATHARD LADY, the 7-2 favourite for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, could miss the Festival, having pulled out lame yesterday morning.

Fancied Feathard doubtful for Champion Hurdle

Colm Murphy’s brilliant mare definitely won’t make the AIG Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on January 29 and may yet join high-profile casualties such as Kicking King, Trabolgan and possibly Harchibald, as absentees from Prestbury Park in March.

“She has sprained her off-hind fetlock joint and will miss the Irish Champion Hurdle,” said Murphy.

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