Damysus continues forward momentum in Darley Stakes

One-time Derby hope Damysus won the first Group race of his career with an ultimately cosy win in the Too Darn Hot Darley Stakes at Newmarket.

John and Thady Gosden’s Wathan Racing-owned Frankel colt was placed in two Classic trials in the spring and headed to Epsom with many thinking he would be capable of running a big race.

He finished last of 18 there, though, and was given a long break to get over those exertions before returning with a Listed win in France last time out.

Settled in fourth by James Doyle,  he gradually made his ground near the centre of the track before edging over to challenge Gladius in the final furlong. Doyle did not have to get too serious for the 2-1 shot to take the Group Three prize by three-quarters of a length.