Paul Nicholls: Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to be out for the season
"I am not in a position to go into great detail at this point, but I can confirm that Big Buck’s will not be taking up his engagement at Ascot on Saturday and Al Ferof will not be running in the King George."
Paul Nicholls found a problem with his stable stars at evening stables tonight. Here he issues a statement...
I have some bad news to report.
At evening stables tonight, we discovered a problem with both Big Buck's and Al Ferof.
I am not in a position to go into great detail at this point, but I can confirm that Big Buck's will not be taking up his engagement at Ascot on Saturday and Al Ferof will not be running in the King George.
And both are unlikely to run again this season.
I would appreciate it if the media and press did not contact me at this point.
When I do have more to report, I will be doing it here.
Tony Calvin will be immediately informing the press, and the relevant parties, of this statement tonight.
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Comments (9)
Andrew Turner | 17 December 2012
Desperately sad news, I hope everything long term is okay with both horses.
Sounds serious, hope it doesn't affect the whole stable
Joe | 17 December 2012
Sorry to hear.hope you can sort it best of luck hope all goes well its been a pig of a week.stick in,all the best for xmas&new year
Fiona Mann | 17 December 2012
Really sorry to read this but not sure what to read into this news? One out is bad luck. Both? I know you run an honest stable Mr Nicholl's but would rather you had said nothing until you had something to say. Am a major fan of both and now concerned for them.
John richardson | 17 December 2012
whats so secretive about the injuries? Problems or injuries or both. What a few a weeks at ditcheat. Hope they are ok. Cheers
Jean Ashdown-Coates | 17 December 2012
So sorry to hear that - I was really looking forward to seeing BIG BUCKS especially. Hope whatever is wrong can be put right soon.
pete mcevoy | 17 December 2012
Very sad news about BIG BUCK`S,I sincerely hope he can turn out for the World Hurdle,Id love to see him win it for a 5th time in a row.
D.M.V. | 17 December 2012
terrible news for pauls yard& racing fans in general, maybe im barking mad, but could this have been an act of sabotage somehow ? the wording of his statement struck me as very odd, almost police like & how can 2 top horses be seriously injured together, so much so as to effectively end their seasons !
simmo | 18 December 2012
I am so sad, for you all. I just hope people will let you get on with everything and leave you alone, like you ask. You have such a lovely manner and tell it how it is. All I can say is Thanks! and hopefully a merry xmas and an even better new year.
terry jackson | 18 December 2012
i am sorry to hear about two of your stable stars being injured,this on top of loosing kauto out of your care, it must be a depressing time,keep doing what you do best and keep your chin up.