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Paul Nicholls: Good and bad times at Ditcheat as Sam bows out

A landmark was achieved at Manor Farm Stables this week but few were in the mood for celebrating after Sam Winner was ruled out for the season

We hit the £1m prize money mark for the season today but Sam Winner is a stark reminder that this sport is not all roses.

One of last season's leading juveniles, we had high hopes for him over fences this season but he fell first time up at Exeter and again at Cheltenham last week.

And I am sad to report that he sustained a fracture of his off fore knee at Cheltenham, and is out for the season.

In fact, it was such a nasty injury that he was only 50-50 of pulling through at one stage. But we sent him to Rossdales Veterinary Hospital in Newmarket and they did a great job with him, and so far, so good in his recovery.

He had two screws inserted to stabilise the fracture.

So while it is a blow for Mrs Yeoman, I am guardedly optimistic that he may be able to race again.

But fingers crossed.

Paul Nicholls / 14 Dec 2011

Paul Nicholls: Good and bad times at Ditcheat as Sam bows out

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Hopefully we'll see Sam Winner back on course next season

Hopefully we'll see Sam Winner back on course next season

" I am guardedly optimistic that Sam Winner may be able to race again."

A landmark was achieved at Manor Farm Stables this week but few were in the mood for celebrating after Sam Winner was ruled out for the season

We hit the £1m prize money mark for the season today but Sam Winner is a stark reminder that this sport is not all roses.

One of last season's leading juveniles, we had high hopes for him over fences this season but he fell first time up at Exeter and again at Cheltenham last week.

And I am sad to report that he sustained a fracture of his off fore knee at Cheltenham, and is out for the season.

In fact, it was such a nasty injury that he was only 50-50 of pulling through at one stage. But we sent him to Rossdales Veterinary Hospital in Newmarket and they did a great job with him, and so far, so good in his recovery.

He had two screws inserted to stabilise the fracture.

So while it is a blow for Mrs Yeoman, I am guardedly optimistic that he may be able to race again.

But fingers crossed.

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  1. Steve | 15 December 2011

    Bad news Paul, fingers crossed he makes a full recovery. IMO he was going to win at Cheltenham & that fall came from no where.

    Here's hoping to see him back on the track next season when he can really show what he's made of.