Paul Nicholls, trainer of new Pertemps King George VI Chase favourite See More Business, today expressed his sadness at the injury of his horse`s main rival Looks Like Trouble.
Last season`s Tote Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, trained by Noel Chance, has been ruled out for at least a year with a tendon injury which was discovered after his impressive victory at Down Royal last Saturday.
'It`s very disappointing, disappointing for Noel really. It`s a very sad situation,' Nicholls said.
'It would be been a great clash on Boxing Day which everybody was relishing. My thoughts go out to them. It`s very unfortunate. These things happen in racing but it`s very sad.
'Obviously it`s a blow to Noel and I feel very sorry for him.
'We were all looking forward to a great race on Boxing Day. It`s a shame he`s not going to be there.
'Looks Like Trouble was impressive at Down Royal and See More Business was impressive at Wetherby. On ratings they were way in front of everything else at the moment and it would have been a great clash, but unfortunately it won`t happen now.'
See More Business has won the King George twice in the last three years including last season when Looks Like Trouble was pulled up.
