Rumplestiltskin to miss Irish Guineas

Racing:  Rumplestiltskin, who disappointed when favourite for the Stan James 1000 Guineas, will miss the Irish equivalent at…

Racing:  Rumplestiltskin, who disappointed when favourite for the Stan James 1000 Guineas, will miss the Irish equivalent at the Curragh on Sunday week.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly finished seventh behind Speciosa at Newmarket but she has since suffered an injury which means she will miss the classic as well as Royal Ascot.

"Rumplestiltskin has injured a ligament close to her pelvis and will be doing nothing for four or five weeks," O'Brien told the Racing Post.

"She had a short break when she came home and the problem only became evident in the past few days when she started back working.

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"Unfortunately she won't be going to the Irish 1000 Guineas or to Royal Ascot. She will need time and it will be later in the season before she runs again."