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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