Magician Ascot run hangs in balance

A final decision on Magician’s participation in the St James’s Palace Stakes will be made on Sunday after the colt sustained minor bruising following a knock on Thursday, Coolmore said.

Impressive winner of the Irish 2,000 Guineas, the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt had previously won the Dee Stakes at Chester’s May meeting.

Mars, sixth in the Investec Derby at Epsom, is on standby to substitute for Magician should he not run.