Owner Rich Ricci’s Cheltenham Festival hand has been weakened by the enforced absence of Allegorie De Vassy due to injury.
The five-year-old had been impressive in winning her first two starts in Ireland for Willie Mullins – most recently claiming Grade Three honours at Fairyhouse in late January.
She was well fancied to provide her owner with a third win in the the Parnell Properties Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, following the previous triumphs of Limini (2016) and Let’s Dance (2017), but will not making the trip to Prestbury Park.
