Minella Indo ‘shook’ after disappointing King George trip

Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Minella Indo was well fancied for Kempton’s St Stephen's Day showpiece but was pulled up by Rachael Blackmore

Minella Indo and Rachael Blackmore at Down Royal last October. Picture: Healy Racing

Henry de Bromhead reports Minella Indo to have returned to Ireland “shook” following his disappointing effort in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase.

Having made a promising start to his campaign when third at Down Royal, last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hero was well fancied for Kempton’s St Stephen's Day showpiece.