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2022 Sun Chariot Stakes: Race History

Very good fillies are winners of the Sun Chariot Stakes run at Newmarket on Saturday.

SAFFRON BEACH winning the Blandford Bloodstock Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Newmarket in England.
SAFFRON BEACH winning the Blandford Bloodstock Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Newmarket in England. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

It was a strong edition last year with Saffron Beach winning. Are there any like her in the 2022 Sun Chariot Stakes (1609m) at Newmarket on Saturday?

2022 SUN CHARIOT STAKES - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The Sun Chariot Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Weight For Age conditions for fillies and mares at Newmarket conducted by the Jockey Club.

The Sun Chariot Stakes is run over the straight mile. It was first run in 1966 and was won by Lucaya.

Originally over the mile and a quarter for 3yo fillies, it became a mile race in 2000.

SAFFRON BEACH wins the 2021 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) for Jane Chapple-Hyam
In 1971 it was classified as a Group 2 but the mares were allowed to race in 1974 and became a Group 1 in 2004.

It was named after the great filly who won the Triple Crown in 1942.

Sahpresa has the most wins with three from 2009 onwards.

In the last decade the fillies have won five to the mares five.

Leading trainer is Luca Cumani with six victories. Most wins as a jockey is by Lester Piggott with six.

The Sun Chariot Stakes was worth £250,000 in 2022.

Notable winners of the Sun Chariot Stakes include Nazeef (2020), Billesdon Brook (2019), Laurens (2018), Roly Poly (2017), Sky Lantern (2013), Sahpresa (2009/2010/2011), Halfway To Heaven (2008), Peeress (2005), Attraction (2004), One So Wonderful (1997), Indian Skimmer (1988), Free Guest (1984/1985), Cormorant Wood (1983) and Time Charter (1982).

The 2021 Sun Chariot Stakes was won by Saffron Beach from Mother Earth and Dreamloper.


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SAFFRON BEACH wins the 2021 Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Group 1) for Jane Chapple-Hyam



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