Harbinger Juddmonte ground warning

HARRY Herbert has warned Harbinger will not line up in the Juddmonte International at York later this month if conditions are deemed unsuitable.

The four-year-old became the highest-rated horse in the world following his devastating King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes success, and connections on Saturday highlighted the Knavesmire Group One as his next target on the way to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

However, the Dansili colt would have to be supplemented for the race at a cost of £50,000 and Herbert, racing manager for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, warned ground conditions will be have to be right if he is to take his chance on August 17.