The 2020 Gr1 WSB Champions Cup winner Golden Ducat, who was reported to have injured a suspensory ligament in training just over a week ago, has been officially withdrawn from the Gr1 Vodacom Durban July entry list.
Trainer Eric Sands scratched Golden Ducat at 07h44 on Saturday.
The Milnerton-based conditioner still has dual Met winner Rainbow Bridge carrying his flag.
While final supplementary entries close at 11h00 on Tuesday 15 June, this currently leaves 43 entries still in contention for a berth in the big race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on 3 July.
Second declarations close at 11h00 on Monday 31 May.
Weights will be published on Tuesday 15 June.
Final declarations close at 11h00 on Monday 21 June.
The announcement of the final field of 18, plus 2 reserve runners, and their barrier draws, will take place on Tuesday 22 June.
Compulsory public gallops are a condition of acceptance and are scheduled for Thursday, 24 June.
