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[Bryndu]

SS came back with an irregular heartbeat. To be honest the ground was against him and I have a sneaky suspicion that he was pulled up so dramatically to avoid actually being beaten. But that's my thought ;-)

From Racing Post website....

SPRINTER SACRE has an appointment with heart specialist Celia Marr at Rossdales veterinary surgeons in Newmarket this morning that could determine his future after an unbeaten run of ten sensational chase victories came to a dramatic end when he was pulled up with five fences still to jump in the williamhill.com Desert Orchid Chase.

An irregular heartbeat was diagnosed after Nicky Henderson’s seven-time Grade 1 winner, sent off at 2-9 to take care of five rivals on Friday, was to general disbelief pulled up abruptly by Barry Geraghty after uncharacteristically sticky jumps at both the sixth and seventh fences in a race won by Sire De Grugy.

Speaking on the Morning Line, Henderson said: “He left here at 6am this morning to go to Newmarket for electrocardiogram tests [at 10am]. He ate up last night; he wanted his breakfast and he's sound.

“This is a clinical situation, not a physical problem. We hope to know more today and will keep everyone informed.”

Bryndu