BUNTING COULD RACE ON

Dual Classic winner Blue Bunting is finished for the season, but may remain in training as a four-year-old.

The Mahmood Al Zarooni-trained filly was a surprise winner of the 1000 Guineas in May but was a beaten favourite in the Oaks at Epsom.

She returned to winning ways in the Irish Oaks, also defeating older horses at York, before disappointing in the St Leger, after which it transpired she was in season.

"It was the plan to run Blue Bunting in the Fillies' and Mares' but she didn't really sparkle at the weekend so she's finished for the year. It's quite possible she'll stay in training," said Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford.

Delegator is another of Godolphin's big guns who will not be in action at Ascot.

His season has not gone to plan since his winning return at York, and the idea is to have him at his best for Hong Kong.

"He does his best when he's super-fresh so we're going to wait for Hong Kong and hope he gets invited," added Crisford.

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