New Approach 短期內都不會出戰
Connections of New Approach are sitting tight over plans for the Vodafone Derby winner after a late setback ruled him out of the Irish equivalent.
The colt was withdrawn just hours before Sunday's Classic at the Curragh by trainer Jim Bolger, as the problem which first came to light on Friday did not respond to treatment.
Extensive tests revealed muscle soreness on the chestnut's near-hind leg.
"There's no update at the moment. We'll just have to wait and see," said John Ferguson, bloodstock advisor to Sheikh Mohammed, whose wife Princess Haya of Jordan owns the colt.
Following X-rays taken on Monday, Bolger reported that the prognosis for a return to the racetrack was good.
He said: "Veterinary examination has revealed soreness on the solar surface of New Approach's left hind limb. X-rays of the limb revealed no abnormality and pelvic ultrasonography revealed no abnormality.
"However, there is soreness in the gluteal muscle area and he will be box-rested until he is fully sound, when following further ultrasonography he will begin walking exercise," the trainer told the Racing Post.
The son of Galileo was pulled out of this weekend's Coral-Eclipse at Monday's confirmation stage.
He has also been removed from some bookmakers' ante-post lists for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes on July 26.
Totesport, VC Bet, Betfred, Paddy Power, Coral and Stan James are among those layers who are no longer including New Approach in their King George betting. He does remain quoted between 4-1 and 5-1 with others.
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