Dartmouth has pipe-opener ahead of trip overseas

Dartmouth: makes his first appearance since JulyCredit: Mark Cranham

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The Queen's Dartmouth's readiness for an overseas trip will be put to the test when he returns from a 56 day break for his first start since he finished third in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

The royal runner is not a candidate for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but the Canadian International, Breeders' Cup and Hong Kong International meetings are potential destinations if he shines in the Dubai Duty Free Legacy Cup. Dangerous Midge preceded his 2010 Breeders' Cup Turf win with a victory in this race.

Dartmouth began the season in a rich vein of form landing the John Porter Stakes, Ormonde Stakes and Hardwicke Stakes, on good to soft ground before succumbing to his Royal Ascot victim Highland Reel in the King George.

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Jon Lees

Published on 16 September 2016inPreviews

Last updated 16:19, 16 September 2016

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