"He is going to need 12 weeks box rest and that means he's going to have to miss Aintree," Wylie said.
Junior, Synchronised 10-1; Ballabriggs 14-1; Cappa Bleu, Chicago Grey, West End Rocker and Sunnyhillboy 16-1.
The Willie Mullins-trained horse had risen to the head of the betting after a stirring performance in the Bobbyjo Chase at Fairyhouse in February.Scans revealed the season-ending injury after a recent training run-out.
"He went to Fairyhouse a few days ago and Ruby [Walsh] rode him, but he wasn't happy afterwards," Wylie continued.
"It's disappointing, but that's horses for you. It's better we've discovered it now than during the race.
"We'll give him a bit of time and hopefully he'll be back next season."
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