Setback Rules Adayar Out of Prix Niel, But Arc Still the Plan

Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | 10:10 am

Updated: September 7, 2021 at 10:11 am

File photo dated 24-07-2021 of Adayar ridden by jockey William Buick on their way to winning the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes during the QIPCO King George Diamond Weekend at Ascot Racecourse. Issue date: Tuesday September 7, 2021.

A minor setback has ruled G1 Cazoo Derby and G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. hero Adayar (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) out of the G2 Prix Niel on Sept. 12, trainer Charlie Appleby announced. The Godolphin colourbearer will instead head straight to the G1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp on Oct. 3.

The trainer told www.godolphin.com: “Adayar missed a couple of days, and after discussions, we felt there was no need to press on to a trial [for the Arc]. So, the decision was made to head straight to the Arc.

“He has resumed full training, and as a Derby and King George winner, he fully deserves to be running in what is shaping up to be a vintage Arc.”