Godolphin G3 Autumn S. winner and G1 2000 Guineas fourth Military March (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) has been ruled out of the July 4 G1 Investec Derby after suffering a setback, according to trainer Saeed bin Suroor. Military March was third favourite for the blue riband.
“He'll be back by the end of the season, but his setback means no Derby,” the trainer said. “He's a nice horse, we like him and he was doing really well so it's really unfortunate. He'll have a break now, but he should be back in October and we'll look forward to that.
“It's sad that he's not running. He ran a good race in the Guineas and the Derby looked the perfect race for him; we've always felt he was a mile-and-a-quarter or mile-and-a-half horse, but he's still one to look forward to in the future. It's not serious, but he just needs time.
“He would have been my best chance in the Derby for a long time.”
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