Stoute quashes Conduit rumours Michael Stoute has confirmed there to be no current problems with Conduit despite rumours about his well-being ahead of his bid for a back-to-back win in the Breeders' Cup Turf in November. The winner of the this year's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes has drifted in the betting with some firms during the day for the American race but Stoute did report "We are not aware of any problems with Conduit," the trainer said. "He was just a bit colicky on Friday night but it has settled down and he has cantered since."