Fellowes flagbearer Prince Of Arran set to return to Middle East for 2021 opener

Prince Of Arran (left) finishes third to Twilight Payment (right) in the Melbourne CupCredit: Vince Caligiuri

Globetrotter Prince Of Arran will be back on his travels early in the new year with a return trip to Saudi Arabia pencilled in to begin his 2021 campaign.

The international flagbearer, who will turn eight on January 1, has just returned to Charlie Fellowes' Newmarket yard after a short break following his third consecutive placed effort in the Melbourne Cup last month.

Prince Of Arran was beaten only three-quarters of a length when third to Twilight Payment at Flemington, having finished runner-up to Vow And Declare last year and third to Cross Counter in 2018.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 12 December 2020inNews

Last updated 18:58, 12 December 2020

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