Connections of Trabolgan have revealed it is "very possible" the star chaser will miss the entire jumps season.
Nicky
The Trevor Hemmings-owned gelding has not been seen on a racecourse since that triumph at Newbury last November.
Although hopes were this year high of Trabolgan's return to training, a latest scan confirmed the setback is taking longer than expected to heal.
"Unfortunately the healing process has been a slow one," said Hemmings' racing manager Michael Meagher, who is currently in the daily care of the horse.




