Var still Ascot-bound

Var remains on course for a sprint double-header at Royal Ascot at York following his comeback run when out of the money in the Temple Stakes at Sandown last night.

Frankie Dettori told Clive Brittain the former American-based speedster, winner of last season’s Prix de l’Abbaye, had blown up during the Group Two contest, in which he eventually finished eighth.