Virgin Bet Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares) (British Champions Series)

Newmarket

14:40

Date 2024-10-05

Distance 1m

Class Class 1

Going Good To Soft

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 3yo+

Prize £155,953

Runners (6)

EW Terms: 2 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
6 (6)	Tamfana Bay J:Colin Keane T:David Menuisier	J:Colin Keane T:David Menuisier	128	—	-34341	113	122	108	35d	—	—	+10	35.9	0.63/1	5/2 29%
Arguably unlucky not to win 1,000 Guineas; ready Group 3 scorer last time; much respected
5 (5)	See The Fire Chestnut J:Oisin Murphy T:Andrew Balding	J:Oisin Murphy T:Andrew Balding	128	—	-05421	114	125	92	42d	—	—	+14	36.2	0.75/1	3/1 25%
Steadily improving 3yo; had plenty in hand in York Group 3 last time; very solid candidate
1 (1)	Inspiral Bay J:Robert Havlin T:John & Thady Gosden	J:Robert Havlin T:John & Thady Gosden	131	—	11-463	117	132	91	55d	—	—	+3	22.5	0.83/1	10/3 23%
Easy winner 12 months ago; below par in 2024 but the one to beat if returning to her peak
2 (3)	Nashwa Bay J:Hollie Doyle T:John & Thady Gosden	J:Hollie Doyle T:John & Thady Gosden	131	—	3236-9	120	131	115	189d	—	—	+8	21.5	1.25/1	5/1 17%
Triple Group 1 winner; not at best last two starts but a major player if reviving here
4 (4)	Elmalka Bay J:William Buick T:Roger Varian	J:William Buick T:Roger Varian	128	—	1-3144	113	122	102	65d	—	—	+16	25.4	2.00/1	8/1 11%
Won 1,000 Guineas over C&D; respectable fourth twice since; more needed for second Group 1
3 (2)	Darnation Bay J:Sam James T:K R Burke	J:Sam James T:K R Burke	128	—	5-0125	109	120	47	62d	—	—	+12	15.6	6.25/1	25/1 4%
German 1,000 Guineas winner; faces higher calibre of rival and would be a surprise winner