Traffic Fluide blow leaves Gary Moore sickened

Gary Moore has been dealt a blow with the news his smart chaser Traffic Fluide will miss the rest of the season.

The six-year-old made huge strides as a novice last season, culminating with a fine third-place finish in Grade One company at Aintree.

On his belated first run of the season in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot he ran a blinder, being beaten only five lengths by Un De Sceaux and crossing the line virtually in unison with his illustrious stable companion Sire De Grugy.