Desert Crown has been ruled out of next week’s King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot, trainer Sir Michael Stoute has confirmed.
The impressive Derby winner had been due to clash again with Epsom third Westover in the 12-furlong Group One on Saturday week, but his trainer has announced he will not run.
The Nathaniel colt, who is unbeaten in three starts so far, was reported to be suffering a “foot niggle” on Wednesday, with Stoute providing an update to the PA news agency on Thursday, stating: “The colt won’t be going to Ascot for the King George.”
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