Newgate Farm's Henry Field says punters should prepare for a 'very scary' next 12 months from star sprinter Artorius.

The Group 1-winning three-year-old, who ran a luckless third in the Platinum Jubilee last week, will run in the July Cup at Newmarket before returning to Australia.

But stud duties are not yet calling, with Field confirming that at this stage Artorius would be set for both spring and autumn campaigns.

"The two races we will give a lot of consideration to with him will be the Darley Classic or the Golden Eagle. One of those two races," Field said.

"It will only be a very light spring for him. Then we will wind into a strong 2023 with him."

The news comes after it was announced that Home Affairs would retire to stud.

When asked about the decision to keep racing, Field said: "Our guys in the horse ... they love their racing.

"Secondly, from my point of view, we are trying to make the best commercial decision we can. I feel that horse has so much more to offer.

"He is lightly raced, he's very talented. 

"He is hopefully turning from a boy to a man. And hopefully I think he can be a scary horse come the next 12 months in Australia with the maturity this trip brings on."

Field also confirmed star jockey Jamie Spencer would continue his association with Artorius in the July Cup.

"He was mad keen to keep the ride and I think he will go into the race with a huge chance," Field said.

Australian raider Artorius could head to France for the next stop in his European summer campaign, with the Prix Maurice de Gheest suggested as a target for the July Cup third.

Connections felt he was not suited by the undulations of Newmarket's July course when finishing two lengths behind Alcohol Free.

Artorius filled the same spot last month in the Platinum Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, where he was beaten three-quarters of a length by Naval Crown. That form was confirmed, with Naval Crown half a length ahead of him in second this time.

Deauville on August 7 is the next date in the calendar for Artorius and a return to Britain in 12 months' time was also mooted.

"He's run up to his form at Royal Ascot with the other horses filling the places and we may well go for the Prix Maurice de Gheest next, but we'll see how he is after the race," co-trainer Sam Freedman said.

"He's a three-year-old weighted as a four-year-old, which is a tall order, and there's every chance we'll come back next year when he'll be better weighted."