O'Brien mulling over Ascot plan

Racing:  Aidan O'Brien has yet to firm up running plans for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot next Saturday…

Racing: Aidan O'Brien has yet to firm up running plans for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot next Saturday.

Although the Ballydoyle handler has ruled Eagle Mountain out of the equation, O'Brien can still choose from Scorpion, Yellowstone, Soldier Of Fortune - not quoted by some bookmakers - and ante-post favourite Dylan Thomas.

O'Brien told the Racing Post: "How the horses are early next week will be the main factor when it comes to deciding running plans.

"The ground will be less of an issue although Dylan Thomas does seem to be a much better horse on top of the ground.

"We will decide early next week on runners and it's possible we will run a few in the race."

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