Pearl under observation

Florida Pearl’s condition is being constantly monitored as he continues to suffer from “a few issues” at the Irish National Stud.

The nine-times Grade One winner has been unwell for a few days and staff at the Stud are currently trying to discover what is ailing the 20-year-old.

“He’s had a few issues this week. We haven’t got to the bottom of it yet, but he’s had a couple of niggling things the last few days,” said John Osborne, the Irish National Stud’s chief executive.