GORDON ELLIOTT has suffered a massive Cheltenham Festival blow with stable star Gerri Colombe being ruled out for the season.
The big Gold Cup hope has suffered a serious setback – but it is not career-ending.
Gerri Colombe, left, is out for the season[/caption]
It means Willie Mullins’ awesome Galopin Des Champs has hardened to 4-7 fav to win a third straight Gold Cup.
Elliott said: “Unfortunately Gerri Colombe has met with a setback which means he will not run again this season.
“It’s not career-ending or especially serious but it’s come at the wrong time of the season so we’re going to have to rule him out of the spring festivals.
“It’s a big blow for ourselves and the Robcour team but we will concentrate on getting him right for next season when hopefully all roads will lead back to the Gold Cup.”
More to follow.
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