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Cracksman Scratched From King George


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It was always a strong possibility to happen, and about an hour before the start of racing at Ascot on Saturday trainer John Gosden declared Cracksman (GB) (Frankel {GB}) out of the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. due to the going.

The 4-year-old was said by connections to have needed some give in the ground to line up, and while some thunderstorms pierced England’s dry spell on Friday evening, it wasn’t enough to change the ground description and by Saturday morning sun and winds were quickly drying things out again.

Gosden still saddles the 4-year-old filly Coronet (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) in the feature race.

 

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