'He's in as good a shape as ever' - Charlie Appleby reveals plans for his leading Godolphin stars

Adayar: set to make his return at SandownCredit: Mark Cranham

Adayar, winner of the Derby and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2021, will kick off his season in the Group 3 Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown later this month.

After watching the five-year-old breeze around the line gallop on Waterhall on Wednesday morning, Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby will stick to a mile and a quarter on April 28 with his senior star as a prelude to a first run at Royal Ascot.

The son of Frankel had only two outings in 2022 due to a persistent respiratory infection, winning at Doncaster in September before chasing home Bay Bridge in the Champion Stakes at Ascot the following month.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 5 April 2023inBritain

Last updated 16:41, 5 April 2023

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