Like-A-Butterfly out for the season

CHELTENHAM Festival heroine, Like-A-Butterfly, is out for the season.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2003 - 00:00

Pat Keane

This was revealed by her trainer, Christy Roche, at Thurles yesterday. Said Roche: "She gave herself a bang and has a tendon problem. It is unfortnate, but means she will miss the whole campaign.”

The powerful nine-year-old landed a massive gamble at Cheltenham last year, when taking the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in the hands of Charlie Swan.

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Courts Equestrian Sports Place: Thurles Place: Cheltenham Place: Leopardstown Place: Liverpool Person: Like-A-Butterfly Person: Christy Roche Person: Roche Person: Charlie Swan Person: Rhinestone Cowboy Person: Jonjo O’Neill Person: Norman Williamson Event: Cheltenham Festival Event: AIG Europe Champion Event: Smurfit Champion Event: Smurfit Champion Hurdle Organisation: Rooster

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