Blow for Willie Mullins as Monkfish ruled out for hunt season and Min is retired

Willie Mullins says Cheltenham Gold Cup contender Monkfish has been ruled out of the national hunt season.

Monkfish won twice at Cheltenham last year but has suffered a tendon injury in training.

Mullins announced last night that his Gold Cup prospect will not be seen on a racecourse again until October.

Mullins also confirmed that seven-time Grade one winner Min has been retired after picking up a serious injury.

Willie Mullins has confirmed that Brown Advisory Novices Chase winner Monkfish will miss the entire 2021/22 National Hunt season due to suffering a setback with an issue in his tendon.

Mullins also confirmed that former Ryanair Chase winner Min has been retired. pic.twitter.com/8oyjtNfENL

— SM Media (@SMMediaEnt) September 21, 2021