Kingman has throat infection Kingman's planned outing in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot next month is in doubt due to a throat infection. The John Gosden-trained miler has swept all before him since finishing second in the Qipco 2000 Guineas, most recently winning the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville, his fourth Group One success of the season. Speaking at Longchamp, Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah, said: "Kingman has a throat infection, which was discovered Saturday. I have spoken with Prince Khalid. Obviously it is less than ideal for a preparation going into a big race, but it (QEII) is still a month away." Grimthorpe added: "We would be hopeful of still getting him to the QEII, but it is far from certain. "You know when you have a sore throat, how long does it take to go? Sometimes it is quick, sometimes it's not. I cannot put a time on it. "We would want to be sure that the horse is 100 per cent fit before we do anything, and then we can make a decision on his immediate future and also on his whole future. "But at the moment, the main aim is the QEII. If he doesn't make that then we still have the option of the Breeders' Cup. "And again, that would not precipitate a decision on his future either."
