GORDON ELLIOTT has been dealt a huge blow with Grade 1 winner Irish Point ruled out for the season.
The Robcour-owned six-year-old finished second to State Man in last year’s Champion Hurdle.
Irish Point won’t run this season after picking up an injury[/caption]
He had picked up two Grade 1s before that, including at Aintree and the Jack de Bromhead hurdle by 11 lengths at Leopardstown last Christmas.
But Elliott has confirmed the 12-1 Stayers’ Hurdle fancy is out for the season after suffering a setback.
More to follow.
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