Leading fancy Twain looks set to miss Saturday’s Betfred 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Aidan O’Brien’s charge was second favourite for the first colts’ Classic but Coolmore revealed in a statement on X that he hadn’t scoped cleanly following work on Tuesday morning.
The son of Wootton Basset is one of four entries for the Ballydoyle team in the Newmarket feature but now only Expanded is expected to run.
Twain doubtful for 2,000 Guineas
— Coolmore (@coolmorestud) April 29, 2025
Following his work this morning, Twain (Wootton Bassett) didn’t scope 100% so is unlikely to run in the 2,000 Guineas @NewmarketRace and may now be aimed at the Irish 2,000 Guineas instead.
Expanded (Wootton Bassett) is likely to be… pic.twitter.com/eVLjKXdAhi
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