Clan Des Obeaux, the Sir Alex Ferguson-owned chaser who has won more £1 million, will not defend his crown at next month’s Grand National meeting.
The 11-year-old two-time King George VI Chase winner was being prepared by trainer Paul Nicholls for the Aintree Bowl, which he has won for the last two years.
He has been sidelined by injury since April last year but has been making good progress in his rehabilitation.
