Roman Emperor lined up for Darley Dewhurst Stakes

Racing: Trainer Aidan O'Brien has entered 41 horses in the  £250,000 Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes, which will be run over…

Racing: Trainer Aidan O'Brien has entered 41 horses in the  £250,000 Group One Darley Dewhurst Stakes, which will be run over seven furlongs at Newmarket on Champions' Day, Saturday, 14 October.

Among those entered in the Stakes by the successful trainer are ante-post favourite for the Stan James 2000 Guineas, Holy Roman Emperor, a decisive length-and-three quarter winner from Coventry Stakes hero Hellvelyn in the Group One Phoenix Stakes over six furlongs at the Curragh on 13 August.

Also included is Duke of Marmalade, a neck second to Strategic Prince in the Group Two Vintage Stakes at Goodwood on 2 August.

Overall, the Stakes has attracted 135 entries, 48 of which come from Ireland.