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Ch'Tibello misses Christmas Leopardstown engagement

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Dan Skelton's Ch'Tibello will not make the journey to Ireland over Christmas for the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown on December 29.

The six-year-old made a fine reappearance at Cheltenham last weekend when beaten three lengths into fourth by My Tent Or Yours in the International Hurdle at Cheltenham.

He remained in contention for the Grade One and a clash with former champion hurdler Faugheen at Wednesday's forfeit stage but a minor setback has ruled him out.

Part-owner Ian Marmion tweeted: " Despite being left in yesterday Ch'Tibello won't run @LeopardstownRC in The Ryanair. A small cut on his leg meant a few days box rest and you'd need to be in the full of your health going over there."