Henry Candy to make 'late decision' on Limato Champion Sprint bid

Henry Candy will make "a late decision" on Limato's participation in the Qipco Champions Sprint after his position at the head of the betting eased slightly ahead of Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday.

The dual Group One winner, so impressive on his favoured fast ground in the Prix de la Foret at Chantilly, drifted slightly in the ante-post betting, with support coming for Quiet Reflection, Shalaa and The Tin Man.

Immediately after his French win, connections faced the choice of whether to run in the Breeders' Cup Mile or Sprint, but such has been his well-being at home he emerged as a contender for Ascot due to the likelihood of fast ground.

More showers have now appeared in the long-range forecast but, as of yet, Limato's participation is not in doubt.

Candy, who could also saddle last year's runner-up Twilight Son, said: "I've seen the forecast has changed slightly and there are a few more showers around.

"It will be a late decision, though. He'll be declared and we'll be walking the track."