A rare problem has surfaced for Willie Mullins’ chaser.
DUAL RYANAIR CHASE hero Allaho will not bid for a hat-trick at next month’s Cheltenham Festival after suffering an abdominal bleed.
The Willie Mullins-trained nine-year-old was a brilliant winner of the Ryanair in 2021 under Rachael Blackmore and successfully defended his crown with a sublime front-running performance last season in the hands of Paul Townend.He stepped up to three miles to win the Punchestown Gold Cup the following month, but has not been seen in competitive action since, with an autumn setback ruling out a possible tilt at the King George VI Chase at Kempton Boxing Day.
Hopes were high that Allaho would return to action at the Festival – but Chris Richardson, managing director for owners Cheveley Park Stud, has confirmed he will miss the showpiece meeting after suffering a further setback.ALLAHO is in a league of his own for the second year running in the Grade 1 @Ryanair Chase @CheltenhamRaces.pic.twitter.
“According to Willie Mullins this morning, Allaho is bright and comfortable with a normal heart rate, so obviously this is most encouraging, but we have to play things day by day.”
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