Imperial Guest, runner-up in last season’s Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood, was last night put down after fracturing a bone in a hind leg at Kempton.

Mark Enright is likely to be handed the ride on William Hill Ayr Gold Cup top-weight Maarek on Saturday.

George Margarson is concerned the ground might be too soft for Excellent Guest in his bid to go one better in the 32Red Bunbury Cup at Newmarket today.

GEORGE Margarson is thrilled to have two realistic chances in the Betfair Summer Double First Leg International at Ascot today in Imperial Guest and Excellent Guest.