Quiet Reflection will face 13 rivals in the Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot on Saturday - but Limato is not among them.
Henry Candy's Limato had the Karl Burke-trained Quiet Reflection back in third when claiming a hugely impressive victory in the July Cup at Newmarket and has since doubled his top-level tally in the Prix de la Foret at Chantilly just under a fortnight ago.
However, Candy insisted he would only run his charge if conditions were deemed suitable and with the ground on the soft side of good, he has not been declared.
"It's just the ground. He'll go to the Breeders' Cup now," said the trainer.
The Wantage handler still has a major contender for the six-furlong contest in Twilight Son, winner of the Diamond Jubilee at Ascot and runner-up in this race last year.
Quiet Reflection claimed the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot prior to his Newmarket reverse and looked better than ever in last month's Sprint Cup at Haydock.
Shalaa is a fascinating contender for John Gosden, while Nunthorpe heroine Mecca's Angel is set for her swansong before retirement.
The Tin Man, Brando and Librisa Breeze also figure for the home team, with Signs Of Blessing representing France.