Ante-post backers of Al Riffa have been dealt a blow as the Irish 2,000 Guineas favourite will not run.
Joseph O'Brien's Group One National Stakes titleholder has encountered a hold-up while training for Saturday's race. Bookies priced him at 5-2 to give the trainer, whose father Aidan has a record 11 renewals on his CV, his first victory in it.
Joseph said he will make a new plan for his Wootton Bassett colt – and next month's meeting at Royal Ascot features on the list.
