Ryanair Chase contender Fox Norton has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Festival following a setback.

The gelding also held an entry in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Fox Norton returned to action in January following over a year on the sidelines.

Tizzard's son and assistant Joe said: "We're really disappointed, but unfortunately Fox Norton will miss the Ryanair next week due to a re-ocurrence of an old injury"