Triumph Hurdle favourite Sir Gino ruled out of Cheltenham by Nicky Henderson

Trainer Nicky Henderson (centre) with horses Shiskin (left) and Sir Gino during a visit to Nicky Henderson's yard at Seven Barrows. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.
A torrid Cheltenham Festival for Nicky Henderson continued on Thursday as Triumph Hurdle favourite Sir Gino was ruled out of the opening race on Gold Cup day.
Henderson has also taken Shanagh Bob out of the Albert Bartlett Novicesâ Hurdle with both reasons on the BHA racing admin site given to the stable being under a cloud.