Sheikh Hamdan acquires new recruit

David Myerscough’s unbeaten juvenile Bruges has been purchased by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, but will not take up an engagement in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster this week.

The son of Marju was bred and owned by the trainers parents, Philip and Jane Myerscough, and he won a Listed race at Leopardstown on his last start.