Hidden Cyclone plans on hold

Plans for Hidden Cyclone are on hold after the 10-year-old sustained a nasty gash on his leg in the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham.

Fears that John Hanlon’s stable star had damaged his tendon have proved unfounded but it will be at least a week before connections will be able to make a decision about the horse’s future.

Hopes were high that Hidden Cyclone could run as well in the Ryanair as he did when he was runner-up to Dynaste 12 months ago, but he could only finish sixth behind Uxizandre in Thursday’s renewal.