Willie Mullins confirms unbeaten superstar is OUT of Cheltenham Festival with season-ending injury
Willie Mullins confirms unbeaten superstar is OUT of Cheltenham Festival with season-ending injury
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WILLIE MULLINS has confirmed one of his unbeaten superstars is out of Cheltenham Festival with a season-ending injury. Anzadam was as short as 8-1 for the Champion Hurdle after a blistering start to life under the Closutton boss. Owned by Joe and Marie Donnelly of State Man, Sir Gino and Lulamba fame, Anzadam had won both starts for Mullins after arriving from France unbeaten in two. The only place to get Templegate's tips first - and at the best prices - is by joining Sun Racing's brilliant Members Enclosure (UK only).
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Jockey Paul Townend said after victory 'the dream is still alive' with regards to top future targets. But unfortunately they have now all been dashed just as the jumps season reaches overdrive. "I don’t feel it’s prudent to try and rush him back for Punchestown so he’ll miss the remainder of the season.". While Anzadam was short in the betting for the Champion Hurdle, Mullins had indicated the five-year-old was more likely to head to the Grand National Festival.
