Bago ruled out of Breeders’ Cup Classic

BAGO will not contest the Breeders’ Cup Classic on October 30 and will instead be targeted at Europe’s major races next season.

The Jonathan Pease-trained colt, winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe earlier this month, had been originally set for a showdown with 2003 Classic victor Pleasantly Perfect in this year's renewal of the 10-furlong contest, held at Lone Star Park, Texas.

Alan Cooper, racing manager to owner the Niarchos family told the Racing Post: "We have decided to bypass the Breeders' Cup as Bago will stay in training as a four-year-old.