The Great War out of the Gimcrack The Great War has been declared a non-runner for the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes at York on Saturday. Trainer Aidan O'Brien will not chance the well-regarded youngster in the Group Two due to concerns about the suitability of the ground on the Knavesmire. The Great War impressively claimed his first two races, but could carry on the winning run when stepped up in class for the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot and the July Stakes at Newmarket. The son of War Front is still in line to run on Saturday after he was declared for the Irish Field Curragh Stakes at the County Kildare circuit.
