Coneygree has been faced by a series of injuries that will prove costly to his carrer. The Cheltenham Gold Cup Hero is set to be a notable absentee during the William King George VI Chase to be held at Kempton. Furthermore, his injuries will prove costly as he may not be in a position of defending his title at Festival scheduled for March. It is not yet clear on the right time that the eight year old will resume the course. Whether this season or next season.
Coneygree was hit by an injury on Wednesday which prompted Sara Brandstock who is the wife of trainer Mark, taking him for further diagnosis. She later claimed that Coneygree will soon be back to the field but was adamant to reveal if the injuries may threaten his career or the season.
Coneygree has had several backslides which are as a result of injuries. Apparently, he picked an injury at Sandown which made him miss the Hennessy Gold Cup last month. He later returned in a 25 winning streak which showed a potential scoop of the King George. Nonetheless, his injury has curtailed all the hopes of winning the race.
His absence means Don Cossack is favorite for King George by 9-4 while Vautour lies second with 3-1. Cue Card is third on 7-2. Cue Card has been tipped as the dominant horse in Cheltenham Gold Cup with Djakadam, Don Poli, Vautour and Don Cossack following the suite. Missing of Coneygree at the Kempton will incorporate other suggestions especially the incorporation of the Smad Place; the winner of Hennessy.
The ante-post Gold Cup market in Betfair exchange had to be deferred following the news of Coneygree injuries. Before this suspension, he was 33-1 to win the championship race.
At the same time, Betway are refunding all bets placed on Coneygree. Boylesport on the other hand is refunding all single bets on Coneygree of stakes £50 or £25 on King George, Lexus Chase as well as Gold Cup placed on free bets.
The eradication of Coneygree in betting for the Gold Cup means that Vautour, Don Poli, Djakadam and Don Cossack remain on 5-1 mark favorites.
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