Chris Waller’s star Group 1-winning mare, Fangirl, has been ruled out of the autumn carnival after sustaining an injury to her leg.
Arguably one of the Australia’s best horses in work at the moment, Fangirl was due to be seen next in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on March 23, before her grand final in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on April 13 on day two of The Championships.
Fangirl was the favourite for both Group 1 races with horse racing bookmakers.
Chris Waller announced the news on X/Twitter on Friday morning.
“Fortunately, it is only a cut, not a fracture or tendon or anything like that,” Waller said.
“The Ingham family has been informed and have been fantastic and understanding.
“This certainly makes my job, and my staff’s jobs, a lot easier knowing we have owners who understand horses and livestock and the problems that can occur.”
** Fangirl ** pic.twitter.com/WjkAT6Bg0q
— Chris Waller Racing (@cwallerracing) March 14, 2024
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