MICHAEL STOUTE will leave it “as long as we are allowed to” before making a final decision about Workforce’s participation in tonight’s Breeders’ Cup Turf.

IRISH Derby winner Dylan Thomas made a disastrous debut on the dirt in New York on Saturday night as Bernardini threw down the gauntlet to his Breeders’ Cup Classic rivals.

Bernardini is now the 11-8 favourite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic following his impressive success in the Grade One Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont.

Giacomo became the second-longest priced winner of the Kentucky Derby when flying late to capture the prestigious race at Churchill Downs on Saturday night.