Uimhiraceathair misses Cheltenham

Published at Mar 11, 2010, 12:47

Uimhiraceathair has been ruled out of next week's RSA Chase at Cheltenham after suffering a setback.

The eight-year-old was due to defend an unbeaten record over fences, having registered successes at Gowran and Navan, and had been as short as 10-1 for the Festival after impressing in a gallop at Leopardstown last month.

However, champion trainer Willie Mullins has confirmed his charge will not be heading to Prestbury Park.

The County Carlow handler said: "He's lame and he's not going to Cheltenham."

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