Irish Champion Stakes the new aim for York absentee St Mark’s Basilica
St Mark's Basilica surges to victory in the Coral-Ecllipse at Sandown. However, a late setback has ruled him out of Wednesday's Juddmonte International. Picture: Healy Racing
Aidan O'Brien is hopeful St Mark's Basilica will return to action in time to run in next month's Irish Champion Stakes after being forced to rule him out of Wednesday's Juddmonte International at York.
The Siyouni colt has carried all before him in three previous starts this season, completing a Classic double with victories in the French 2000 Guineas and French Derby before producing a brilliant display in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown last month.
