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Monterosso misses Sandown

Carlton House runs in Brigadier GerardCarlton House runs in Brigadier Gerard
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Dubai World Cup winner Monterosso is a surprise absentee from the final field of six in Thursday's Betfair Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown.

The Queen's Carlton House is now the headline name, with last year's Dante winner and Derby third having his first start since finishing fourth in the Irish Derby.

Without Monterosso, Godolphin now rely on Hunter's Light, winner of three Listed races.

Colombian, who landed the Gordon Richards Stakes for John Gosden, returns to the Esher track.

Hughie Morrison's string are in good form and he runs Royal Ascot winner Sagramor while David Simcock's I'm A Dreamer and Terry Clement's Sos Brillante complete the line up.