Leopardstown for Burges

Bruges is set to tackle the Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown later this month after being forced to miss the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket this weekend.

The David Myerscough-trained juvenile had been an intended runner in the Group One contest but a training setback necessitated a rethink.

Myerscough said: “He just missed a bit of work at a crucial stage so he doesn’t run.

“He had been off the racecourse since the beginning of July with a stone bruise that just turned a bit nasty, so we brought him back and he just missed a bit of work. He’s fine now.”

Although Bruges sidesteps a trip to Headquarters, Myerscough is eyeing another run at Leopardstown on October 29 for his unbeaten colt.

He added: “We’ll have a look at the Killavullan at the end of the month for him now.”

Bruges is a 33-1 chance with the sponsors for the Stan James 2000 Guineas, while a general 25-1 shot for the Derby.