Ground may scupper clash of the titans

AIDAN O’Brien has warned Duke Of Marmalade may not run in the Juddmonte International at York on Tuesday due to the prospect of heavy ground.

A decision is likely today once the Ballydoyle trainer has discussed the situation with owners John Magnier and Michael Tabor.

“The ground is heavy and very deep. He’s in now, but he has to be a doubt,” said O’Brien.