Feathard Lady out of AIG Champion Hurdle

Feathard Lady, ante-post favourite for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle, has been ruled out of the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle later this month.

Trainer Colm Murphy confirmed the six-year-old has suffered a setback which will see her miss the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle on January 29, although the Cheltenham Festival has not been ruled out.

“She has sprained her off-hind fetlock joint,” Murphy said.

“She will definitely miss the Irish Champion Hurdle but we don’t know yet how long she will be out.”