Thursday 24 March 2016 11:56, UK
Emotionless is set to head straight to the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on April 30 without a prep run.
The Godolphin-owned colt looked an exciting prospect when winning the Group Two Champagne Stakes at Doncaster in September but then disappointed in the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket the following month.
Routine checks the following day revealed he had a chip on his left fore knee which required surgery.
John Ferguson, Godolphin's chief executive and racing manager, revealed the son of Shamardal had recovered well from the operation and continued to make good progress.
"He's stronger than ever," Ferguson told www.godolphin.com.
"We have taken the view that he will not need a prep race before the Guineas.
"It's always a worry when horses have surgery but from the moment he came back into training, he has been moving like a bird."
Emotionless' trainer Charlie Appleby added: "He's been training well, and I couldn't be happier with him.
"Physically, he's done well over the winter."
