• Lame second favourite joins list of horses lost the gigantic race
• Nicky Henderson had already pulled out Sprinter SacreThe long wait to see Simonsig jump a fence in public for the first time since his brilliant win in the Arkle Trophy in March 2013 will travel on for a few more weeks at least after the grey was ruled out of the Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday less than 24 hours before the race. Nicky Henderson’s nine-year-old was found to be lame on his off fore leg on Friday evening and is the third gigantic name to be ruled out of the Grade One race in less than a week. Related: Un De Sceaux defection is latest blow for the Tingle Creek Chase Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com