‘The situation is critical’ – Nicky Henderson’s devastating Sir Gino update

NICKY HENDERSON has delivered a devastating update on Sir Gino, confirming: "The situation remains critical."

The legendary Seven Barrows boss was forced to pull his superstar novice chaser from Cheltenham Festival yesterday.

Sir Gino was odds-on fav for the Arkle Chase on day one - and all set for a blockbuster head-to-head with Willie Mullins' Majborough.

But a wound picked up last week turned out to be much worse than first thought.

Henderson delivered this update on the five-year-old on Tuesday.

In a statement on X, the trainer said: "Firstly, we would just like to say thank you for the absolutely amazing amount of well wishes following Sir Gino’s setback and admittance to the Equine hospital.

"It has been overwhelming that any horse could cause as much sentiment and it is much appreciated by us all.

"Sir Gino remains under treatment and the veterinary team were pleased with how that went yesterday.

"The situation does remain critical but he is comfortable and eating remarkably well under the circumstances.

"The medical attention will be ongoing for the foreseeable future and he is in the very best hands.

"He has the potential to be one of the greats and hopefully with all fingers and toes crossed he still will be."

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