'He looks great' - Appleby relishing Adayar's Champion showdown with Baaeed

William Buick looks for dangers as Adayar canters to an easy victory on his return at Doncaster in September

Adayar: reported in good shape following easy victory on Doncaster comebackCredit: Edward Whitaker

Charlie Appleby is relishing the prospect of Adayar clashing with the mighty Baaeed in the Qipco Champion Stakes (4.00) at Ascot on Saturday, a race he says is in the spirit of good horses taking each other on to establish their greatness.

Last year's Derby and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner is 7-2 second favourite to spoil the Baaeed retirement party in the Group 1 feature, which could go a significant way to determining the destination of this year's trainers' championship with £1.3 million up for grabs.

Charlie ApplebyNewmarket 22.9.22 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Charlie Appleby: 'You want the sport of good horses taking each other on'Credit: Edward Whitaker

Appleby said: "It's what racing wants. You want the sport of good horses taking each other on. We all know Baaeed is the one to beat but if he does beat us it's another stamp on his passport to say he's beaten a Derby winner.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 12 October 2022inNews

Last updated 17:22, 12 October 2022

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