Suspensory strain ends Marine Nationale's Arkle hopes
RULED OUT: Marine Nationale is in need of a six-week rest, scuppering not only his Cheltenham run, but also any possible engagements at Aintree or Punchestown. Picture: Healy Racing
Marine Nationale will miss next week's My Pension Expert Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase due to a suspensory strain.
The seven-year-old won the Supreme Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham last year and had been a general 9-4 favourite to supplement his Festival haul in the Arkle.
