O'Brien crafts QEII back-up plan

Racing: Aidan O'Brien has declared Mastercrasftman as a precaution for Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Racing:Aidan O'Brien has declared Mastercrasftman as a precaution for Saturday's Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

He will only run if stablemate Rip Van Winkle misses the Group One contest, meaning a field of four will go to post on Saturday.

Delegator represents Godolphin while William Haggas' Prix du Moulin winner Aqlaam is the sole four-year-old in the line-up.

The field is completed by Zacinto, runner-up behind Delegator in the Celebration Mile at Goodwood last time.

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