Superstar 3-year-old Chase Auckland's season is over.
The Mark Purdon and Natalie Rasmussen trained pacer is expected to be withdrawn from the Harness Jewels in preference for spending time in the spelling paddock.
Chase Auckland has been recuperating form a curbed hock sustained during his Northern Derby winning campaign.
A recent veterinary inspection revealed the hock had not improved enough for the horse to immediately return to work.
A decision was then made to cancel any plans to race the horse again this season and let the injury have as much time as it needs to heal.