Sous team think over Ebor bid

Royal Ascot hero Pique Sous will bypass the Challenge Stakes at Leopardstown tomorrow with connections giving "serious consideration" to a tilt at next month’s Betfred Ebor at York.

Willie Mullins’ talented dual-purpose grey came close to losing his life when suffering a bout of colic last October, but was slowly nursed back to health and appeared better than ever when winning the Queen Alexandra Stakes in Berkshire.

With Pique Sous likely to be towards the head of the weights for York’s prestigious handicap on August 23, it appears unlikely he will be seen in Flat action beforehand to ensure his rating does not rise further.