14:42 Newmarket

Saturday 1 October 2022

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Royal Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Fillies' & Mares' Group 1)

Off time: 14:42 | Winning time: 1m 35.53s

(6)

Lights On²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 106| D

40/1

Three-time winner last year, including Pontefract listed race in July. Better than ever when landing Sandown Group 2 on return but hasn't gone on from that at the highest level since, though reared leaving stalls in the Matron 3 weeks ago.

Form: 127-169

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(2)

Mrs Fitzherbert¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: David Egan| T: H Morrison| OR: 106| D

33/1

Picked up where she left off in 2021 with victory in Goodwood listed race in April. Had excuses at Epsom next time and has got back on track since, winning Group 3 at Chantilly a fortnight ago. Faces stiff task up in grade.

Form: 14-1631

(1)

Saffron Beach²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 116| CD

6/4

Ended 2021 with success in this corresponding race and as good as ever this term, adding another Group 1 win in the Prix Rothschild. Lost little in defeat in Matron Stakes last time. Can make bold bid to defend her title.

Form: 11-4112

(3)

By All Means⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Simon Planque| T: M Baratti| OR: 103| D

50/1

Useful performer in France, winning 3 of her first 4 starts including listed race at Chantilly in July. Ran well when beaten a neck by Oscula in Group 3 at Deauville in August, but looks up against it in this company.

Form: 1-5112

(8)

Fonteyn⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: N Callan| T: K A Ryan| OR: 107| D

16/1

Has shown improved form this year, narrow winner of listed event at York in May before finishing fourth in the Nassau despite racing freely upped in distance. However, not quite so good at Sandown over this trip last time.

Form: 32-2144

(9)

Grande Dame⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 107| BF| D

14/1

Won on debut at Ascot before only losing out to Fonteyn in York listed race next time. Had tough ask at Royal Ascot but has resumed progress at Sandown last 2 starts, runner-up in Group 3 on latest. May have more to offer.

Form: 12012

(4)

Homeless Songs^t1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Chris Hayes| T: D K Weld| OR: 120| BF| D

5/2

Built on her successful return in the Guineas Trial with a most impressive display in the Irish 1000 Guineas itself. Unable to reproduce that form in the Matron Stakes after 4 months off but expected to fare a lot better in first-time tongue tie now. Leading claims.

Form: 156-114

(7)

Laurel¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 98| D

9/1

Created very good impression when making winning debut at Newmarket and again looked something out of the ordinary when defying a penalty at Kempton 10 days ago. Well worth her place at this level.

Form: 11

(5)

Prosperous Voyage⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 114| D

6/1

Finished in the frame all 6 starts as a 2-y-o and progressed again when runner-up in the 1000 Guineas. Caused an upset when landing the Falmouth Stakes in July, but below-par at Deauville last time. Could bounce back here.

Form: 22-2016

Forecasts

Saffron Beach (6/4), Homeless Songs (5/2), Prosperous Voyage (6/1), Laurel (9/1), Grande Dame (14/1), Fonteyn (16/1), Mrs Fitzherbert (33/1), Lights On (40/1), By All Means (50/1)

A high-class renewal, with preference for HOMELESS SONGS to confirm the big impression she made in the Irish 1000 Guineas at the second attempt. She is entitled to come on from her run in the Matron Stakes having been off for 4 months and now wears a tongue tie. She can see off the challenge of last year's winner Saffron Beach. Exciting prospect Laurel completes the shortlist.