Wings Of Desire misses Doncaster in favour of Champion Stakes bid

Wings Of Desire (left): between a 10-1 and 14-1 shot for the Ladbrokes St Leger on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Wings Of Desire, who was between a 10-1 and 14-1 shot for the Ladbrokes St Leger on Saturday, will miss the race and is to be freshened up for a late autumn campaign.

John Gosden's hopes for a fifth win in the final domestic Classic now rest with Muntahaa, who is generally 8-1 second favourite behind Idaho.

Gosden revealed on Sunday: "We're not going to confirm Wings Of Desire for the St Leger tomorrow as we plan to freshen him up and bring him back for the Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot in October.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 4 September 2016inNews

Last updated 12:59, 4 September 2016

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