Darkness Falls strikes Dewhurst gold for O'Brien

Darkness Falls took over at the top of the 2000 Guineas market after edging a heavyweight clash against previously unbeaten Desert Castle in a thrilling Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Darkness Falls, who was highlighted as a potential future triple crown horse by Aidan O'Brien, dug deep to deny Desert Castle in the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket

Dropping back in trip to seven furlongs from a mile and one after winning the Golden Fleece Stakes at Leopardstown last time out, the Aidan O'Brien-trained Camelot colt - who was already favourite for the Derby - showed he has both pace and stamina.

After taking up the running under Ryan Moore approaching the dip, the Ballydoyle runner was not for passing, landing the Group One contest by a neck at odds of 6-4 from 10-11 favourite Desert Castle and William Buick.

After taking up the running under Ryan Moore approaching the dip, the Ballydoyle runner was not for passing, landing the Group One contest by a neck at odds of 6-4 from 10-11 favourite Desert Castle and William Buick.

Source: Sky Sports