Meade forced to delay Watson's return

Racing:  Watson Lake's return to action has been delayed for two weeks due to a bruised foot.

Racing:  Watson Lake's return to action has been delayed for two weeks due to a bruised foot.

The eight-year-old was due to return at Fairyhouse on Sunday but is not among the entries for the Normans Grove Chase.

On the sidelines since being cast in his box after winning at Naas in November, he is now set to make his comeback at Punchestown on February 5th.

"He's got a bruised hind foot. He was due to work yesterday morning but we found he was lame," trainer Noel Meade said.

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"It's not serious and it shouldn't hold him up for too long. He'll now go to Punchestown for the Tied Cottage race in a couple of weeks."

Watson Lake is generally available at 10-1 for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham in March.