Binocular has breathing operation

Published at Jan 14, 2012, 8:34

Trainer Nicky Henderson has revealed that Champion Hurdle winner Binocular has had a wind operation since his runs at Kempton on St Stephen's Day.

"AP (McCoy) commented on his breathing after pulling up at Kempton," said the trainer.

"We had a look and he's had a very minor tweak of the soft palate. It doesn't interrupt anything as it's not invasive and the horse is already back in work and cantering."

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