Conna Castle could miss rest of season with pastern injury

EXCITING novice chaser Conna Castle has met with a setback and could be out for the rest of the season.

Conna Castle could miss rest of season with pastern injury
Mon, 08 Oct, 2007 - 01:00
Pat Keane

Explained his trainer, Jimmy Mangan: “He has suffered a hairline fracture of his hind pastern. Conna will be reassessed again in six weeks and possibly could be back in the new year.

“But we won’t be taking any chances. There wouldn’t be any point in bringing him back if he’s 99% right, it will have to be 100%.

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