Charlie Hills has voiced concerns over whether Muhaarar can reproduce his stunning Royal Ascot display in today’s Darley July Cup at Newmarket.

Godolphin have snapped up Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Pleascach and she will carry their colours when she runs in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot next week.

Godolphin’s Kirklees is one of two high-profile scratchings from Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.