War Artist is a doubtful runner in the Betfred Sprint Cup on Saturday week after suffering a slight setback.

Connections of Captain Gerrard blame the ground for his below-par display in the Nunthorpe Stakes at Newmarket last week and are eyeing a possible tilt at the Betfred Sprint Cup on Saturday week.

James Eustace hopes consistent sprinter War Artist secures a deserved Group One success in the Betfred Sprint Cup next month.

James Eustace is hoping Ryan Moore is available to partner War Artist in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York next week.

War Artist is likely to go for the Darley July Cup after finishing second to Kingsgate Native in the Golden Jubilee Stakes.

Kingsgate Native bounced back from defeat earlier in the week to win the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

James Eustace is hoping War Artist can overcome a “horrible” draw in the Duke of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes on the Knavesmire tomorrow.

War Artist could be seen in action once more before heading to York for a crack at the six-furlong Duke of York Hearthstead Homes Stakes on May 14.

Re Barolo upset the Lincoln applecart when beating two entrants for the first big turf handicap of the season at Doncaster in two weeks’ time in the feature event at Wolverhampton.