Prospect Wells to have breathing operation

PROSPECT WELLS has been found to be suffering from a breathing problem following his disappointing performance in the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown earlier this month.

The Paul Nicholls-trained seven-year-old trailed home a well-beaten fourth when strongly fancied for the Grade One contest, leaving connections to initially believe they had turned the gelding out too quickly after his fine fourth in The Ladbroke three weeks earlier.

But the British champion trainer decided to have his charge thoroughly checked by the vet and the problem has come to light.