Adayar could be in line to return for September Stakes

Adayar could be in line to return for September Stakes after missing last month’s Coronation Cup at Epsom due to a lung infection

• Trainer Charlie Appleby has pencilled in a belated seasonal debut for Adayar
• Adayar missed last month’s Coronation Cup at Epsom due to a lung infection
• The 1m 2f Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 15 will be Adayar’s big target

Godolphine trainer Charlie Appleby has pencilled in a belated seasonal debut for 2021 Derby winner Adayar in the September Stakes at Kempton on September 3, after the colt returned to exercise yesterday.

Adayar has been on the easy list since a lung infection saw plans scrapped to run him in the Coronation Cup at Epsom on June 3. 

The 1m 2f Champion Stakes at Ascot on October 15 will be Adayar’s big target rather than a second tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after his fourth place to Torquator Tasso last year.

Last year’s Epsom Derby winner Adayar could be in line to return to for September Stakes

Appleby said: ‘He is looking more like the Adayar we were seeing in March and we are delighted.’

Appleby’s Royal Ascot winner Secret State, who landed yesterday’s Coral Beaten-By-A-Length Free Bet Handicap at Goodwood yesterday under William Buick, is regarded as a St Leger prospect.

His Classic credentials will be tested in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on August 17.

Adayar has been on the easy list since a lung infection ruled him out of Coronation Cup 

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