George Washington looks almost certain to miss the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

Sakhee’s Secret and Dutch Art, first and second in the July Cup, head an impressive 54 entries for the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock on September 8.

Aidan O’Brien revealed it could be “months rather than weeks” before 2000 Guineas winner George Washington returns to competitive action.

The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on September 25 has attracted 55 entries, with most of Europe’s top performers represented in the £250,000 (€378,900) contest.

Kieren Fallon missed two winners at Kempton Park last night after being held up in traffic on the way to the track following an accident.