Nostrum created a big impression when making all the running to win the Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute, the Kingman colt was one of last season’s leading juveniles, finishing third in the Dewhurst behind subsequent 2000 Guineas winner Chaldean – like Nostrum owned by Juddmonte.

Forced to miss the Guineas due to a minor setback, Nostrum was making his seasonal reappearance at Listed level but was still sent off the 11/10 favourite against some promising rivals.

Ryan Moore was happy to make the running, settling beautifully, and just like his sire he produced a smart turn of foot when needed.

Going into the dip, when Moore pressed the button the race was soon over and while the previously unbeaten Embesto gave chase, he was beaten by a comprehensive three lengths.

Stoute said: “It was everything I hoped to see. He had been off for nine months, but he was working very well.

“It looked a competitive field, so we weren’t confident of winning, but we knew he’d run very well.

“But he was most impressive. I was very pleased with him.

“He knocked a hind leg and he needed time to get the infection out and get him right again. The last three weeks we’ve been happy that he’d shown progressive improvement. Ryan liked him.”

On future plans, Stoute said: “I haven’t a clue yet where he will go. He could go a mile and a quarter when we want. We have to see how he comes out of it.

“He will tell us if he could go into Group 1 company next time, but on today’s evidence, I think he’s ready. I don’t know.

“His two-year-old career was brimfull of promise. Things didn’t quite right for him in the Dewhurst. He’s come here today and won impressively and we can only be very happy, because he is a nice, progressive horse.”

Cecil’s widow Lady Jane was in attendance, having earlier opened the new Rose Terrace bar in memory of her husband, who died 10 years ago.

Nostrum was of course an appropriate winner, carrying as he did the Juddmonte colours sported by Cecil’s greatest horse, Frankel.

Lady Jane said: “Henry loved the July course in full bloom. When you arrive at the track and you see the entrance with all the flags flying it is such a relaxing atmosphere. It puts a smile on your face.

“It’s hard to believe it was 10 years ago that he passed away. I feel very grateful that Newmarket have put on the Sir Henry Cecil Stakes which has become a really good race what with Baaeed winning it the other year.”

Looking back on July course memories, Lady Jane said: “The Falmouth Stakes was an important race for Timepiece to win, especially for Prince Khalid. She did it so well that day and it was lovely to see.

“Unfortunately, I wasn’t here when Frankel won (on debut in 2010) as I was in Deauville as the sales were on so I ended up watching the race from my hotel room. We were all looking forward to him having his first run as his work had been so good at home.

“I remember when Wince won the 1000 Guineas in 1999 when they staged it here. It was a very special day and when Henry had a winner, the Newmarket crowd really got behind him.

“That day was a bit like how it was when Frankel won down at Ascot. The outpouring of love from the people of Newmarket was great. They loved seeing a Newmarket winner especially when it was one for Henry.”