Rhinestone Cowboy blow for O’Neill

JONJO O’NEILL has ruled Ladbrokes World Hurdle second-favourite Rhinestone Cowboy out for the remainder of the season.

The John Magnier-owned eight-year-old, who was as short as 3-1 with the sponsors behind Baracouda for Cheltenham’s premier staying hurdle event next March, has been sidelined with a “leg injury”.

“Rhinestone is out for the season,” confirmed O’Neill. “He’s got a leg injury and he’s been scanned today. We’re going to get it fired, but he’s gone for the year unfortunately.