'We wouldn't ask the owner to fly across from Hong Kong unless we thought he could be very competitive in the Derby'

Delacroix (Ryan Moore, right) beats Stanhope Gardens (Rossa Ryan) in the Autumn Stakes

Stanhope Gardens (left) is set for a rematch with his Newmarket conqueror DelacroixCredit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Stanhope Gardens, who came within a neck of beating Delacroix last autumn, is set to take the favourite on again in the Betfred Derby next weekend.

The Ralph Beckett-trained colt is reported to have taken his belated comeback well and was announced as an intended Epsom runner on Sunday.

He will be ridden by Hector Crouch and will join stablemate Pride Of Arras, who won the Dante last month.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 2 June 2025inDerby festival

Last updated 21:14, 2 June 2025

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