Binocular to swerve Cheltenham Festival with muscle problem Visit Stan James Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 17 Feb 2010 Tweet Binocular has been ruled out of this year's Champion Hurdle. (credit: digbydog) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle news Share it Pin It 2009 Champion Hurdle third Binocular has been ruled out of the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle due to a muscle problem. Nicky Henderson’s star chased home stablemate Punjabi in last year’s Grade 1 showpiece and many antepost punters thought that he would go two better at this year’s Festival. However, all has not gone according to plan this season and after an odds-on flop in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle on hi reappearance, he was again defeated in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. He was recently seen getting back to winning ways at Sandown, but he was largely unimpressive against a group of vastly inferior rivals and Henderson ordered that the six-year-old underwent a full examination. Henderson said: "He's completely sound but a minor, yet significant, muscle problem has been diagnosed and explains our concerns. "We feel we don't have sufficient time to treat this in order for him to do himself justice in the Champion Hurdle. "We have unfortunately decided to put him away for the season to ensure he can begin next term as normal and 100% for a full campaign, which we obviously hope will lead us back to Champion Hurdle." Stan James are offering punters a free bet on this year’s Champion Hurdle, head to the website for more information. Champion Hurdle 2010 ~ Outright Ante post, (place terms: 1/4 the first 3) 4 Zaynar (from 9/2)4 Solwhit (from 9/2)5 Go Native (from 11/2)8 Khyber Kim (from 9s)10 Celestial Halo10 Medermit12 Punjabi14 Dunguib14 Starluck14 Sublimity40 Donnas Palm50 Bar Read our Stan James review Get your £10 free bet at StanJames now. Use the promo code MAXIMUMBONUS Like Like Post to wall 224 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles Hurricane Fly defeat makes it all square after Day One of Cheltenham Festival 201213 Mar 2012Quevega and Sprinter Sacre claimed wins on the opening day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival but the Sporting Bet celebrate 'staying afloat' thanks to Rock On Ruby Champion Hurdle win13 Mar 2012Rock On Ruby's Champion Hurdle win on the opening day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival meant that th Rock On Ruby Champion Hurdle win sees Paddy Power donate £7500 to charity13 Mar 2012Dorset Air Ambulance were celebrating when Rock On Ruby won the 2012 Champion Hurdle as they benefi 2012 Champion Hurdle replay - Rock On Ruby beats Hurricane Fly13 Mar 2012Rock On Ruby gave bookmakers something to shout about when Paul Nicholls' superstar powered to an i Champion Hurdle 2013 betting - Cinders and Ashes 20/1 after Supreme Novices win13 Mar 2012Cinders and Ashes won the 2012 Supreme Novices Hurdle and Bet Victor are expecting Donald McCain's Champion Hurdle 2012 betting tips - The best free bets and offers13 Mar 2012Hurricane Fly takes on nine challengers as he bids to retain his Champion Hurdle crown on the openi More Stories Recent Articles Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Sweden24 May 2012Sweden enter Euro 2012 Group D as underdogs in the battle to secure a berth in the knockout stage. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Ukraine24 May 2012Euro 2012 Group D Betting, Euro 2012 Group D Preview, Euro 2012 Group D Odds, Euro 2012 Betting, Eu Euro 2012 Group D Betting - France24 May 2012France are second favourites to advance from Group D to the knockout stages of Euro 2012. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - England24 May 2012England are the favourites to progress from Group D to the knockout stage of Euro 2012 in Poland an Next Liverpool FC Manager Odds – Martinez Cut For Anfield Post24 May 2012Roberto Martinez is the odds-on favourite to become Liverpool manager, according to Ladbrokes. Goal-line Technology 12/1 To Debut In 2012-13 Premier League24 May 2012Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier League next season, according to Ladbrokes. More Stories Tags Binocular, Champion Hurdle, Cheltenham, Cheltenham Festival, Nicky Henderson