RACE 4 3.15

THE DARLEY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for novice three yrs old

Total prize fund £50000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

RACE FACTS:

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (55 wins from 473 runners, 12%) runs ONE NIGHT THUNDER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (7 wins from 25 runners, 28%) runs RAJASTHAN

Longest Traveller: CHESSPIECE trained by S & E Crisford, RAJASTHAN trained by J & T Gosden, MILITARY ORDER trained by C Appleby & EXOPLANET trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 112 miles.

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Royal Solitaire (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) J James Doyle

Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

D Br Ammerland GmbH & Co. KG

TIMEFORM VIEW 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.

2 EXOPLANET (FR) (195)

B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Gumriyah (Shamardal (USA))

9 8 (2) BHA90

J Jack Mitchell

16- C Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum RogerVarian, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEW Son of SeaThe 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

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 8/10/2022 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. TFRHHHHI

3 MILITARY ORDER (IRE) (184)

9 8 (1) BHA-

B c Frankel - Anna Salai (USA) (Dubawi (IRE)) J William Buick

Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket 41Br Godolphin S Emirates Fly Better

TIMEFORMVIEW Brother to Derby and King GeorgeVI winnerAdayar. 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. TFRHHHHH

4 ONE NIGHT THUNDER (GB) (51)

9 8 (7) BHA-

Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Elis Eliz (IRE) (Lord Shanakill (USA)) J Pat Dobbs

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Richard Hannon, Marlborough 1 Br Mr Tugay Akman

TIMEFORMVIEW Expensive purchase who made the perfect start at Kempton 51 days ago. Longer trip should pose no problem but finds himself in a much stronger contest. TFRHHHII

5 ARKENDALE (GB) (186)

Br c Pivotal - Paris Rooftops (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

9 4 (6) BHA-

J Daniel Tudhope

Clipper Logistics Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn 24Br Branton Court Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW 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. TFRHHHII

6 RAJASTHAN (GB) (182)

Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Beautiful Morning (Galileo (IRE))

9 4 (4) BHA-

J Frankie Dettori

Lady Bamford John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket 32-

Br Lady Bamford

TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown plenty of ability when placed both starts to date and further improvement is expected up in trip after 6 months off. Respected. TFRHHHHI

B g Lope deVega (IRE) - Rococo (Dubawi (IRE))

Valmont

Br Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

S R M Beckett Ltd

J Rossa Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEW 115,000 gns yearling, Lope DeVega gelding. Dam, 1 1/2m winner, half-sister to 1 1/4m/11f winner

Michelangelo and 1 1/4m winner Private Secretary (both smart) out of useful 2-y-o 8.5f winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Intrigued. Tricky assignment for debut. TFRHHIII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7 (EXACTA)

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Betting Forecast: 7-2 Military Order (IRE), 4-1 Rajasthan (GB), 9-2 Chesspiece (GB), 11-2 Arkendale (GB), 6-1 Exoplanet (FR), 12-1 One Night Thunder (GB), 16-1 Trust House (IRE)

Race Summary: 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.

1-2-3: 1.MILITARY ORDER (IRE) 2.EXOPLANET (FR) 3.RAJASTHAN