Hannon waits on Kingman news Richard Hannon could amend his plans for Ascot's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes if Kingman fails to make the October 18th showpiece. With John Gosden's star miler a slight doubt due to a throat infection, Hannon may switch some of his big guns around. As it is, only 2000 Guineas winner Night Of Thunder is a definite for the race, with Toronado and Olympic Glory looking at events elsewhere. "I hate to say this, but it all revolves around Kingman. If Kingman doesn't run we'll send a lorry load," Hannon told At The Races. "Night Of Thunder will run regardless and he has beaten Kingman before. Ryan (Moore) said if the ground was a little bit easier he'd have nearly won the Moulin. Ryan admitted he was a bit further behind than he wanted to be. "Toronado could run in the Breeders' Cup Mile or the QEII. The Champion Stakes is a thought that is up in the air. He settles better now so he would give himself a chance of staying. Before he used to race with the revs up. "It would look great on his CV if he could go close over 10 furlongs in a Champion Stakes. "Olympic Glory will probably go for the Foret."
