Lame Linas out of Hardwicke

Linas Selection has been ruled out of the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot this afternoon.

Mark Johnston’s colt, winner of the King George V Stakes at the Royal meeting 12 months ago to the day, is lame.

Seven runners will now go to post for the Group Two contest over a mile and a half, with Aidan O’Brien’s Scorpion the likely favourite.