Classic winner Covert Love has been retired after suffering a strained ligament.

Covert Love will not run in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on Wednesday if the ground is "softer than good", said Hugo Palmer.

Dual Group One winner Covert Love could start off her 2016 campaign in the Group Two Betfred Middleton Stakes at York on May 12 before she takes on the colts.

Hugo Palmer hopes dual Group One-winning filly Covert Love can mix it with the best colts in the business this season and transform herself into a genuine Arc contender.

Golden Horn has been named the Cartier Horse of the Year at the 25th annual Cartier Racing Awards in London.