Overview

• Ghostwriter reared over while being saddled in the pre-parade ring at Newmarket and was withdrawn on veterinary advice after vets found him lame behind.
• The four-to-five favourite had been acquired by Amo Racing for £2 million at the Goffs London Sale and posted a third-place finish in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot.
• Clive Cox said Ghostwriter is being closely monitored for soreness and stressed that the horse’s welfare will dictate any future engagements.
• In Ghostwriter’s absence, El Cordobes claimed the Group 2 title and delivered William Buick his 2,000th British winner.
• The incident highlights the vital role of veterinary oversight and welfare considerations in managing high-value thoroughbreds at elite racing events.