Rich Ricci rues ‘galling’ setbacks

Rich Ricci admits Monday’s revelation that Faugheen and Min will miss the Cheltenham Festival represents a “galling” double setback.
Rich Ricci rues ‘galling’ setbacks
Wed, 08 Feb, 2017 - 00:00
Darren Norris

The colourful owner has had a trying season.

In November, three-time festival winner Vautour was killed in a freak accident while last month saw Annie Power, last year’s Cheltenham Champion Hurdle winner, ruled out of this year’s festival.

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Racinghorse racingSportPlace: Irish ArklePlace: CotswoldsPlace: CheltenhamPerson: Rich RicciPerson: FaugheenPerson: MinPerson: VautourPerson: Annie PowerPerson: RicciPerson: Min.Person: Willie MullinsPerson: WilliePerson: DouvanPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: YorkhillPerson: MullinsPerson: Buveur D’AirPerson: WalshEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Cheltenham Champion HurdleEvent: Irish Champion HurdleEvent: CheltenhamEvent: Champion HurdleEvent: Champion ChaseOrganisation: RTÉOrganisation: Racing UK
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