Godolphin homebred Ancient Truth , a group 2 winner who had been as short as 8-1 for the Two Thousand Guineas (G1), has been ruled out of the May 3 Newmarket classic by his owner following a setback.

Former Godolphin trainer Mahmood al-Zarooni has withdrawn an appeal against his eight-year worldwide ban for doping race horses at his stables in Newmarket. Al-Zarooni launched an appeal this month.

Twilight Jet pulled away from the field in a domiannt display at Newmarket, claiming the Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes in style. Lavida Adiva relished the step up in ...