Mr Brightside will not be pursuing a third consecutive win in the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.

Co-trainer Ben Hayes announced that the rising seven-year-old gelding, who gained 41 kilograms during his spell, has returned to work and will intensify his training next week.

“We'll miss the Lawrence Stakes this year. We just wanted to give him some more time,” Hayes, who trains alongside his brothers JD and Will, told Racing.com.

“He's carrying some nice condition, but that's a good position to be in at this time. He'll be starting evens next week.

“We are really happy with him; he's put on some good weight, can't fault him. He's a happy horse and he's working in great fashion.”

Hayes confirmed that Mr Brightside will make his return in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on September 7, a race he won second-up last year.