Back In Front ruled out of Cheltenham

Champion Hurdle fancy Back In Front has been ruled out of  the Cheltenham Festival.

Champion Hurdle fancy Back In Front has been ruled out of  the Cheltenham Festival.

According to media reports this evening Edward O'Grady's seven year old prospect was found to be lame over a week ago, and will not now take part in the Festival.

The horse had been priced as short as 10-1 by some bookmakers.

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