Nicky Henderson looking to Reynoldstown for Mr Whipped after injury setback
The smart stayer had been aimed at the Kauto Star Novices' Chase but banged himself in his box and was forced to sidestep the contest
MR WHIPPED is likely to have his next start in the Reynoldstown Novices' Chase at Ascot after suffering an injury setback.
The Nicky Henderson-trained gelding won his latest start over fences but now won't be seen until next month at the earliest.
A promising stayer over hurdles, the son of Beneficial looked even better when accounting for a previous winner at Haydock on chase debut.
However, having been pencilled in for a crack at the Kauto Star Novices' Chase on Boxing Day, the six-year-old picked up a knock and was forced to miss the contest.
Ryan Tongue, racing manager to owners Mike Gretch and Stuart Parkin, said: "He just banged himself in the box. We could not believe it, because we were about to declare him for Kempton.
"The scans have come back fine, and he will be sat on next week.
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"We are trying to get a spin into him in February, and the Reynoldstown is the only real option.
"If he doesn't make that then he will have to go straight to the RSA at Cheltenham."