War of Attrition on the way back

FORMER Cheltenham Gold Cup winner War Of Attrition has stepped up his work-rate ahead of an eagerly-awaited return to the track.

Mouse Morris’ chaser was denied the opportunity of defending his crown at Prestbury Park last season due to a tendon injury. But after undergoing stem cell regeneration treatment, he was sent for a crucial scan recently that showed his injury to be healing well.

“They were very pleased with the scan and we have managed to up his work rate, so everything is progressing well,” Morris told At The Races.