Inspiral has been ruled out of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) on British Champions Day due to the likelihood of testing conditions at Ascot Racecourse.
The 4-year-old, owned by Cheveley Park Stud, was last seen winning the Sun Chariot Stakes (G1) at Newmarket by 3 3/4 lengths under Frankie Dettori this month.
After being narrowly denied by Triple Time in the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) on her Royal Ascot reappearance, Inspiral finished down the field on soft ground in the Prix Jacques le Marois (G1) in August.
“Sadly the weather has gone against us,” said Cheveley Park’s managing director Chris Richardson. “Her performance last time was outstanding, so it’s very frustrating she can’t run on Saturday.”
Her connections had indicated the Filly & Mares Turf (G1T) at the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita Nov. 4 was under consideration, but Richardson said a final decision had not yet been made.
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“She could well be looking towards Santa Anita over a mile and a quarter,” joint-trainer John Gosden told the Nick Luck Daily Podcast. “That will be the race to go for, if she goes.”
The going on the straight and round courses at Ascot was changed to soft Thursday morning after Storm Babet brought almost 13mm of overnight rain, while more rain is forecast Friday.
Inspiral’s joint-trainers John and Thady Gosden are still set to be represented in the QEII by Nashwa , who initially had the option of running in the Qipco Champion Stakes over an extra two furlongs.
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