War Of Attrition to miss rest of season

Reigning totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup hero War Of Attrition has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Gigginshouse Stud, the owners of War of Attrition, confirmed today that War of Attrition suffered a leg injury following canter at home this morning.

The injury has put him out of the Cheltenham Festival and for the rest of the season.

Speaking this afternoon, Michael O Leary said: 'I would like to thank Mouse Morris and all his team at Everards Grange for the great work they have done with War of Attrition.

'I am deeply sorry that despite all their hard work, he won't be returning to defend the gold cup this year.

'We all hope that with sufficient rest and treatment, he will return to racing next year.

'We know he couldn't be in better hands, down with mouse and his team.

'Both Anita and I would like to send our sincere condolences to Mouse Morris, whose mum passed away late last night.'