Darley Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:17 | Winning time: 2m 19.4s

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(5)

Chesspiece¹⁶¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: James Doyle| T: S & E Crisford| D

5/2

Has an appealing middle-distance pedigree and overcame greenness to make a successful start at Newcastle 161 days. Open to improvment and should take a hand.

Form: 1-

(2)

Exoplanet¹⁹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR: 90| C

9/2

Son of Sea The Stars who looked good when making a winning debut at Newmarket but found the Autumn Stakes there a bit too much too early in his development. Has been off 6 months since and the longer trip should suit, so very much one to consider.

Form: 16-

(1)

Military Order¹⁸⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby

1/1

Brother to Derby and King George VI winner Adayar. Beaten at short odds first time out but quickly made amends at Newmarket 6 months ago. Should do better up in trip and yard does well at this time of year. Big player.

Form: 41-

(6)

Arkendale¹⁸⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: E Walker

12/1

Shaped well on debut then found improvement when fourth in a listed contest at Pontefract 6 months ago. Type to make a better 3yo and warrants consideration.

Form: 24-

(3)

Trust House

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett

18/1

115,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to 1¼m/11f winner Michelangelo and 1¼m winner Private Secretary (both smart) out of useful 2-y-o 8.5f winner (stayed 1½m) Intrigued. Tricky assignment for debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

(7)

One Night Thunder⁵¹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: R Hannon J: P J Dobbs

(4)

Rajasthan¹⁸²

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: J & T Gosden J: L Dettori

Forecasts

Military Order (1/1), Chesspiece (5/2), Rajasthan (4/1), Exoplanet (9/2), One Night Thunder (10/1), Arkendale (12/1), Trust House (18/1)

MILITARY ORDER's debut form is strong and he made no mistake at the second attempt, readily off the mark at Newmarket 6 months ago. This longer trip will suit and this brother to Adayar is likely to thrive as a 3yo, so he gets the nod in this fascinating contest. Debut-winner Chesspiece is feared and Exoplanet remains with potential back down in grade.