Certerach to swerve Gold Cup
Wednesday 11 June 2014 14:57, UK
Dubai Gold Cup winner Certarach will not run in the Ascot Gold Cup next week.
Trainer Mick Halford would prefer to give his six-year-old, who caused a 33-1 surprise at Meydan, a bit more time before his return to action.
While a return to Dubai is on the cards, Halford will also consider a tilt at the Melbourne Cup.
"I won't be sending him to Ascot," said Halford.
"His first run back will be in the Curragh Cup on June 29, just so he has a couple more weeks to get over it.
"He's had a nice break and I just think it will benefit him to have a couple more weeks of work than to run at Ascot.
"The plan is to go back to Meydan, but I'll consider Melbourne for him if the timings are right."
