‘There’s every chance he could make a good recovery’: star hurdler Sir Gino receiving top-class care after injury

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Rachorse Sir Gino canters in front of the crowds with jockey Nico de Boinville in yellow and back silks.
Sir Gino, pictured being ridden by Nico de Boinville during the BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle 2024 at Newcastle Racecourse, has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
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Top hurdler Sir Gino has a fractured pelvis, it has been confirmed after he was pulled up by his jockey Nico de Boinville in the Unibet Hurdle during Festival Trials Day at Cheltenham racecourse on Saturday (24 January).

The star six-year-old, who was previously unbeaten in seven hurdle races, walked into the horse ambulance and was taken to Three Counties Veterinary Clinic for scans.

Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.