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His Majesty aims to rule roost in Mercury Stakes

His Majesty His Majesty
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His Majesty is expected to come on from his comeback run at the Curragh when he lines up for a red-hot renewal of the Group 3 Mercury Stakes in Dundalk tomorrow.

Aidan O'Brien's charge is one of seven horses rated over 100 in this five-furlong sprint.

The three-year-old colt had been off for more than a year when he finished eighth (beaten less than three lengths) in the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at Headquarters last month.

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Stable representative Chris Armstrong said: "Obviously, he has got good form as a two-year-old - he's a Listed winner at two.

"He's a typical No Nay Never, plenty of natural speed. A fine, big, strong horse - just going to the Curragh last time for the Renaissance Stakes after a break he was still carrying plenty of condition.

"We think in Friday's race that trip, track and ground will suit him. He will be able to travel nicely off a fast pace.

"We are looking forward to it. It is a very good renewal and there are some very highly-rated horses in it that you have to take seriously.

"It will be nice to get him back again after his last run and he should be there or thereabouts."

This will be His Majesty's Polytrack debut.

No less than five British raiders are targeting this €55,000 pot including the 110-rated Star Of Lady M trained by David O'Meara.

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About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.