French Aseel to miss the Cheltenham Festival

French Aseel to miss the Cheltenham Festival

Trainer Willie Mullins 

Leading JCB Triumph Hurdle contender French Aseel has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival after suffering a setback.

The four-year-old made a huge impression on his Irish debut for Ellmarie Holden at Leopardstown over the Christmas period, with his 22-length victory prompting Al Boum Photo's owners Joe and Marie Donnelly to to snap him up and add him to their Festival team.

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