Norman’s Cay was taken back to the racecourse stables for further assessment following the Woodcote Stakes.

He had sustained an injury in the closing stages of the race earlier today.

The vet concluded that the best course of action for the horse’s welfare was to be humanely euthanised.

Meanwhile, Minnie Hauk beat stablemate Whirl to win the Oaks at in a one-two for Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien