14:40 Ascot

Saturday 17 October 2026

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Qatar Racing British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 2m 29.49s

(13)

Coedana²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: E Bethell| OR: 105| D

33/1

Progressive filly who deservedly landed a breakthrough pattern success in the Group 3 Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket (1½m) last month. Doesn't know how to run a bad race, though may simply be outclassed in presence of bona fide Group 1 performers here.

Form: 3-23161

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(8)

Danielle³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 111

22/1

Smart Group 3 winner. Finished 5 lengths fifth on firmer-than-ideal ground in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Underlined that she's now a better filly when runner-up in Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f) last time, typically finding plenty for pressure. Ideally needed more rain, though.

Form: 451-162

(1)

Kalpana^p¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Colin Keane| T: A M Balding| OR: 124| CD

1/1

High-class mare. Successful in previous 2 renewals of this race. Better than ever when landing the King George in July. Followed up with a gusty win in the Yorkshire Oaks and perhaps wasn't over that when 3½-length fifth in the Arc last time. The form pick but her busy season does give some pause.

Form: 1-12115

(12)

Minnie Hauk¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 121| D

5/1

Narrowly denied a remarkable 6-timer in last year's Arc. Best effort since when splitting Ombudsman and a below-par Daryz over a trip short of her best here (1¼m) in June. No excuses behind Kalpana in the Yorkshire Oaks/Arc since, however, she'd be interesting if back to her Prince of Wales's form.

Form: 152830

(7)

See The Fire³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR: 121

28/1

Smart mare who was beaten 3 lengths in the Champion Stakes (soft) at this fixture 2 years ago. Every bit as good when winning Group 2 Middleton at York this May and nearly added a first top-level success in Group 1 (1¼m) at Woodbine latest. Still looks the clear stable second string on form.

Form: 9-11632

(11)

Tajlina^h1¹³²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Pierre-Charles Boudot| T: F Graffard

40/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o whose dam finished runner-up in the 2017 renewal of this race. Won a fillies Group 3 in France last spring. Looked unlucky not to make the places when taking on the boys in a Longchamp Group 3 (1¼m) on latest start in June. Will need to improve significantly for the longer trip.

Form: 4/12-325

(3)

Believed⁶⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 105| BF| D

16/1

Improving Frankel filly who finished a close third in strong King George V Handicap at the Royal Meeting in June. Found plenty to resume progress with Group 3 success at Cork last time. Should again benefit from a well-run race, however, this is a big step up in class.

Form: 421331

(2)

Inis Mor²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Billy Loughnane| T: D Menuisier| OR: 109| BF

28/1

Smart filly. Won a listed race at Goodwood in May before progressing to place in the French and Irish Oaks. Missed a good opportunity to add a Group 3 to her resume when ½-length second to Coedana in Princess Royal last time. Looks up against it in this company, even if recapturing her Classic form.

Form: 013282

(10)

Lilt³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 110

6/1

From a high-class family. Impressed when making it 2-2 in a York listed race on return prior to her 4½-length sixth in the Prix de Diane. Back on the up (despite looking ungainly) when runner-up to Thundering On at the Curragh last time. Shapes as though she'll appreciate this longer trip, too.

Form: 1-162

(4)

Sparan Nua⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Rossa Ryan| T: J S Bolger| OR: 109| BF| D

17/2

Unbeaten prior to chasing home Johanna Walsh in Irish Oaks. Looked a tad unfortunate not to reel in Kalpana in the Yorkshire Oaks (soft) in August. Didn't confirm that marked improvement under contrasting conditions in the Prix Vermeille, though this race could well pan out more favourably.

Form: 113429

(5)

Sugar Island¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: C Soumillon| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 102

150/1

Hasn't kicked on since finishing third in the Oaks at Epsom in June. Built up a big lead/forced Kalpana to make her effort earlier than ideal in the Yorkshire Oaks in August. Again likely to be employed as a pacemaker for Minnie Hauk.

Form: 430700

(9)

Symbol Of Majesty^p1³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 106

40/1

Runner-up in a strong renewal of the Sandringham here before notching a third win from 5 starts in a Deauville Group 3 in August. Ran as well as could be expected when 4¾ lengths behind Thundering On in Group 2 Blandford at the Curragh subsequently. Cheekpieces go on and she has plenty to find.

Form: 1-15216

Non-Runners

(6)

Johanna Walsh⁵⁸

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: J P O'Brien J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

Forecasts

Kalpana (1/1), Minnie Hauk (5/1), Lilt (6/1), Johanna Walsh (13/2), Sparan Nua (17/2), Believed (16/1), Danielle (22/1), Inis Mor (28/1), See The Fire (28/1), Coedana (33/1), Tajlina (40/1), Symbol Of Majesty (40/1), Sugar Island (150/1)

Remarkable mare KALPANA has had some tough battles this year but may have enough left in the tank to secure a third successive victory in this race. Minnie Hauk's standout effort this season came when runner-up in the Prince of Wales's Stakes here, and she's feared most if recapturing that sort of form. Sparan Nua was narrowly touched off by Kalpana at York and could be worth another chance to confirm that improvement, while impressive Irish Oaks winner Johanna Walsh isn't taken lightly.