Don't hold your breath...Bated Breath dodges showdown with Black Caviar

UK sprint hope Bated Breath will miss Saturday's clash with Black Caviar after trainer Roger Charlton confirmed he will not be declared for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. The 5YO ran another fine race to claim second behind Little Bridge in the King's Stand Stakes over 5f at the same track on Tuesday but Charlton says the soft ground would scupper his chances on Saturday. He adds: 'Bated Breath will definitely not be declared for the Diamond Jubilee so sadly will not have the opportu

UK sprint hope Bated Breath will miss Saturday's clash with Black Caviar after trainer Roger Charlton confirmed he will not be declared for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. The 5YO ran another fine race to claim second behind Little Bridge in the King's Stand Stakes over 5f at the same track on Tuesday but Charlton says the soft ground would scupper his chances on Saturday. He adds: 'Bated Breath will definitely not be declared for the Diamond Jubilee so sadly will not have the opportunity to take on the mighty Black Caviar until the July Cup. It is extremely lucky that we decided to run on Tuesday in the King's Stand Stakes as with heavy overnight rain and more expected before Saturday, the ground would certainly not have suited him.'