Epsom Derby a possibility for Noble Mission An appearance in the Investec Derby is still possible for Frankel's brother Noble Mission if he were to win the Qatar Racing Newmarket Stakes today. Sir Henry Cecil has always been at pains to point out the two are completely different characters and while Noble Mission does not possess Frankel's speed, he is likely to stay further in time, hence the Derby entry. Having been beaten on his debut at Yarmouth by Godolphin's Swedish Sailor, who was supposed to renew rivalry but is now a non-runner, Noble Mission opened his account at Newbury two weeks ago. "If Noble Mission runs well in the Newmarket Stakes, the Investec Derby is a race we will consider. The Derby is in everyone's plans until they are proven otherwise," said Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah. "He has been fine since Newbury. He is in really good nick and has come out of the race really well. "We were hoping he would win like he did as he has always been very talented. "Everyone wants to compare him to his brother (Frankel) which is a bit unfortunate, but he doesn't know that and is quite happy. "I would think the step up to 10 furlongs at Newmarket on Saturday will be in his favour as he settles well and goes quite nicely. "I think he is a different horse to Frankel in regards to the type of horse he is and the trip he wants. "He is by Galileo and if you go far enough back in the family, it does suggest he could stay a mile and a half, but we will we have to see. "However, the step up in trip at Newmarket will give us a little bit of a clue and it should be a good test of where we are with him." He will now face just five rivals headed by Godolphin's impressive Wood Ditton winner, Mariner's Cross. The highly-regarded Stencive from the William Haggas yard takes his chance along with Richard Hannon's Mister Music, Gerard Butler's Prince Alzain and the unraced Michelangelo from John Gosden's stable.
