Captain sidelined for season

Arkle Challenge Trophy prospect Glenfinn Captain has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival after suffering from a bout of colic.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2007 - 08:54

Arkle Challenge Trophy prospect Glenfinn Captain has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival after suffering from a bout of colic.

Just a day after Rhinestone Cowboy was diagnosed with the equine illness, so was Tom Taaffe’s big hope, although his case appears more serious as he has undergone surgery.

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