GINO OUT OF ARKLE

SIR GINO will take no part in the 2025 Cheltenham Festival after a small injury proved to be worse than first thought.

- Melissa Jones

The top novice was a red hot 4-6 favourite with William Hill to extend his unbeaten record for Nicky Henderson in the Arkle Chase on March 11.

A flesh wound sustained during exercise on Thursday was expected to cost Sir Gino a short period of training at Seven Barrows.

But the handler said the issue with his five-year-old gelding's near hind leg is not improving and vets at the yard's usual practice are on the case.