Sun Chariot Stakes

Sun Chariot Stakes
ClassGroup 1
LocationRowley MileNewmarket, England
Inaugurated1966
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
SponsorBetMGM
WebsiteNewmarket
Race information
Distance1 mile (1,609 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackStraight
QualificationThree-years-old and upfillies and mares
Weight9 st 2 lb (3yo);9 st 5 lb (4yo+)
Purse£275,000 (2025)1st: £155,953
Sun Chariot Stakes
2025
Peacock blue, old gold sleeves, red capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesRoyal blue
Fallen Angel Blue Bolt Cinderella's Dream
Previous years
2024
White, emerald green cross of lorraine, armlets and capRed, white sash, royal blue capPurple, light blue chevron, light blue cap
Tamfana Inspiral See The Fire
2023
Red, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, yellow capBronze
Inspiral Mqse De Sevigne Heredia
2022
Yellow, large black spots and spots on capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleevesBlack, white disc, striped sleeves and cap
Fonteyn Laurel Grande Dame
2021
Red, white seams, red sleeves, white cap, red starsPurple, white seams, striped sleeves, purple capRed, purple spots, hooped sleeves, red cap
Saffron Beach Mother Earth Dreamloper
2020-2011
2020
Royal blue, white epaulets, striped capRoyal Blue, White capYellow, large black spots and spots on cap
Nazeef Half Light Cloak Of Spirits
2019
Emerald green, yellow star, red sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capRed, yellow stripe, chevrons on sleeves
Billesdon Brook Veracious Iridessa
2018
White, maroon and purple striped sleevesPURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, WHITE capLight blue, yellow and light blue halved sleeves
Laurens Happily Altyn Orda
2017
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capRed, white stripe, striped sleeves
Roly Poly Persuasive Nathra
2016
Dark blueRoyal blueEmerald Green, red epaulets
Alice Springs Always Smile Ervedya
2015
Dark blue, yellow capRed, white sash, royal blue capGrey, dark green seams and star on cap
Esoterique Integral Irish Rookie
2014
Red, white sash, royal blue capRoyal blue, light blue sleeves and capRoyal blue
Integral Miss France Fintry
2013
White, dark blue cross belts, sleeves and capRed, white sash, royal blue capDark blue, light blue cross belts, diabolo on sleeves, white cap
Sky Lantern Integral Duntle
2012
Dark blue, white sleeves, red cap, white starBlack and yellow stripes, red sleevesWhite, light blue epaulets
Siyouma Elusive Kate Laugh Out Loud
2011
Black and yellow stripes, red sleeves and capWhite and royal blue stripes, royal blue sleeves, white spots, yellow capDark blue, dark blue and yellow diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star
Sahpresa Chachamaidee Strawberrydaiquiri
2010-2001
2010
Royal blue, white epaulets and sleeves, royal blue armlets, white capDark blue, dark blue and yellow diabolo on sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow starDark green, red cap, dark green diamond
Sahpresa StrawberrydaiquiriRainfall
2009
Royal blue, white epaulets and sleeves, royal blue armlets, white capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Sahpresa Ghanaati Spacious
2008
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capDark green, brown epaulets, sleeves and capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Halfway To Heaven Darjina Visit
2007
Royal blue, white striped sleeves, white capRed, white sash, white capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Majestic Roi Nannina Echelon
2006
Emerald green, black star, yellow sleeves, black capWhite, large black spots, black capWhite, dark blue diamond, blue sleeves, white armlets, quartered cap
Spinning Queen Soviet Song Alexander Goldrun
2005
Red, white sash, royal blue capWhite, black stars, halved sleeves, black cap, white starsBlack, pink star, pink sleeves, black stars, pink cap
Peeress Summitville Musicanna
2004
Silver, dark green sleevesRed, white sash, royal blue capGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
Attraction Chic Nebraska Tornado
2003
Royal blueRoyal blue, white striped sleevesBeige, red cap
Echoes In Eternity Macadamia Almond Mousse
2002
Black, white sleeves, maroon cap, grey starPink, white sleevesLight Blue, White cap
Dress To Thrill Dolores Spinnette
2001
Yellow, black spots, yellow sleeves and capBrown and white (quartered), brown sleeves, white capGrey, royal blue seams, sleeves and cap
Independence Foodbroker Fancy Riberac
2000-1991
2000
Purple and White stripes, Black velvet cap, Gold tasselRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capStraw, black cap
Danceabout Alshakr May Ball
1999
White, Royal Blue hollow box, hooped sleeves, Royal Blue capYellow, red seams, red capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue cap
Lady In Waiting Gino's Spirits All Our Hope
1998
Black, white spots, black sleeves, white capWhite, Light Blue chevron and sleeves, Black capWhite, green chevrons, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Kissogram Arriving Digitalize
1997
Black, white spots, black sleeves, white capWhite, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White CapGreen, pink sash and cap, white sleeves
One So Wonderful Kool Kat Katie Reams of Verse
1996
Dark green, yellow hoop, yellow capDark blue, yellow chevron hoop, yellow capRed, white sash, royal blue cap
Last Second Spout Flame Valley
1995
Red, white epaulets, halved sleevesRoyal blueEmerald Green, Red sash, Yellow sleeves and cap
Warning Shadows Flagbird Poppy Carew
1994
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starBLACK and WHITE DIABOLO, black sleeves, red capBlack, white spots, black sleeves, white cap
La Confederation State Crystal Relatively Special
1993
Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, quartered capOrange, grey cross of lorraine, hooped sleeves, orange capYellow, black epaulets
Talented Andromaque Felawnah
1992
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starEmerald green, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spotsGrey, blue stripes on body, blue cap
Red Slippers Feminine Wiles Susurration
1991
White, Emerald green Hoop, White Sleeves, White CapMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starEmerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, quartered cap
Ristna Dartrey Third Watch
1990-1988
1990
GREEN, red epaulettes, green capPurple, gold braid, scarlet sleeves, black velvet cap, gold fringeRed, white cross of lorraine, orange sleeves, orange cap, red star
Kartajana Starlet Filia Ardross
1989
Chocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered capDark blue and white stripes, quartered capCherry, light blue sleeves, hooped cap
Braiswick Life At The Top Pass The Peace
1988
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starBrown, beige chevrons, brown sleeves and capChocolate, Gold braid and sleeves, quartered cap
Indian Skimmer Infamy Percy's Lass
 

The Sun Chariot Stakes is a Group 1flathorse race in Great Britain open to fillies and mares aged three years or older. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.

History

The event is named after Sun Chariot, the fillies' Triple Crown winner in 1942. Due to war, that year's Triple Crown races were all staged at Newmarket.

The Sun Chariot Stakes was established in 1966. It was originally contested by three-year-old fillies over 1 mile and 2 furlongs.

The present system of race grading was introduced in 1971, and the Sun Chariot Stakes was classed at Group 2 level. It was opened to older fillies and mares in 1974.

The race was cut to a mile in 2000, and promoted to Group 1 status in 2004.

The Sun Chariot Stakes was held on the final day of Newmarket's three-day Cambridgeshire Meeting, the same day as the Cambridgeshire Handicap, but was moved to a fixture a week later from 2014.

Records

Most successful horse (3 wins):

Leading jockey (6 wins):

  • Lester Piggott – Popkins (1970), Cheveley Princess (1973), Swiss Maid (1978), Topsy (1979), Snow (1980), Home on the Range (1981)

Leading trainer (6 wins):

  • Luca Cumani – Free Guest (1984, 1985), Infamy (1987), Red Slippers (1992), One So Wonderful (1997), Kissogram (1998)

Leading owner (3 wins):

Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time
1966 Lucaya 3 Jimmy LindleyBill ElseyDavid Aykroyd 2:12.14
1967 Cranberry Sauce 3 George MooreNoel MurlessJohn Hornung 2:08.35
1968 Hill Shade 3 Sandy Barclay Noel MurlessGeorge Pope, Jr. 2:14.18
1969 Lucyrowe 3 Duncan Keith Peter WalwynLouis Freedman2:13.12
1970 Popkins3 Lester PiggottHarry WraggBudgie Moller 2:13.31
1971 Hill Circus 3 Geoff LewisNoel MurlessGeorge Pope, Jr. 2:08.53
1972 Sleat 3 John Gorton Bruce HobbsDavid Wills 2:12.54
1973 Cheveley Princess 3 Lester PiggottHarry WraggBudgie Moller 2:15.30
1974 Sweet Farewell 3 Pat EdderySir Hugh Nugent C. Gaisford-St Lawrence 2:08.76
1975 Duboff 3 Willie CarsonBarry HillsMrs C. Radcliffe 2:04.03
1976 Ranimer 3 Alfred Gibert Peter Head Sir Robin McAlpine 2:08.50
1977 Triple First 3 Greville StarkeyMichael StouteRaymond Clifford-Turner 2:01.75
1978 Swiss Maid3 Lester PiggottPaul Kelleway Max Fine 2:09.99
1979 Topsy 3 Lester PiggottHarry WraggBudgie Moller 2:09.79
1980 Snow 3 Lester PiggottKevin Prendergast M. Fraser 2:07.10
1981 Home on the Range 3 Lester PiggottHenry CecilLouis Freedman2:06.06
1982 Time Charter3 Billy NewnesHenry CandyRobert Barnett 2:06.83
1983 Cormorant Wood3 Steve CauthenBarry HillsBobby McAlpine 2:05.81
1984 Free Guest 3 Darrel McHargueLuca CumaniM. Boffa 2:06.59
1985 Free Guest 4 Pat EdderyLuca CumaniFittocks Stud 2:01.97
1986 Dusty Dollar 3 Willie CarsonDick HernMaktoum Al Maktoum2:06.45
1987 Infamy 3 Ray CochraneLuca CumaniGerald Leigh 2:08.61
1988 Indian Skimmer4 Michael RobertsHenry CecilSheikh Mohammed2:05.44
1989 Braiswick 3 Gary Carter Geoff WraggWhite Lodge Stud 2:05.79
1990 Kartajana 3 Walter SwinburnMichael StouteHH Aga Khan IV2:03.05
1991 Ristna 3 Willie CarsonJohn GosdenGeorge Strawbridge2:03.47
1992 Red Slippers 3 Frankie DettoriLuca CumaniSheikh Mohammed2:08.01
1993 Talented 3 Willie CarsonJohn DunlopPeter Goulandris 2:09.61
1994 La Confederation 3 Kevin DarleyDavid LoderSheikh Mohammed2:05.60
1995 Warning Shadows 3 Kevin DarleyClive BrittainMarwan Al Maktoum 2:04.91
1996 Last Second 3 George DuffieldSir Mark PrescottFaisal bin Salman2:02.84
1997 One So Wonderful3 John ReidLuca CumaniHelena Springfield Ltd 2:02.38
1998 Kissogram 3 John ReidLuca CumaniHelena Springfield Ltd2:05.94
1999 Lady in Waiting 4 Jimmy FortunePaul ColePegasus Racing Ltd 2:09.72
2000 Danceabout 3 Darryll HollandGeoff WraggBloomsbury Stud 1:38.79
2001 Independence 3 Kieren FallonEd DunlopCliveden Stud 1:38.79
2002 Dress to Thrill 3 Pat SmullenDermot WeldMoyglare Stud Farm1:35.67
2003 Echoes in Eternity 3 Jamie SpencerSaeed bin SuroorGodolphin1:35.39
2004 Attraction3 Kevin DarleyMark Johnston10th Duke of Roxburghe1:36.27
2005 Peeress4 Kevin DarleySir Michael StouteCheveley Park Stud1:38.81
2006 Spinning Queen3 Michael HillsBarry HillsMarston / Cavendish 1:38.83
2007 Majestic Roi3 Darryll HollandMick ChannonJaber Abdullah 1:37.83
2008 Halfway to Heaven3 Seamie HeffernanAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:35.41
2009 Sahpresa4 Ted DurcanRod Collet Douglas McIntyre 1:34.40
2010 Sahpresa5 Christophe SoumillonRod Collet Douglas McIntyre 1:38.80
2011 Sahpresa6 Christophe LemaireRod Collet Teruya Yoshida1:37.60
2012 Siyouma4 Gérald MosséFrançois DoumenRobert Jeffcock 1:34.66
2013 Sky Lantern3 Richard HughesRichard Hannon Sr.Brian Keswick 1:38.02
2014 Integral4 Ryan MooreSir Michael StouteCheveley Park Stud1:37.52
2015 Esoterique5 Pierre-Charles BoudotAndré FabreÉdouard de Rothschild1:35.87
2016 Alice Springs3 Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:37.46
2017 Roly Poly3 Ryan MooreAidan O'BrienTabor / Smith / Magnier1:34.88
2018 Laurens3 Daniel TudhopeKarl BurkeJohn Dance 1:37.94
2019 Billesdon Brook4 Sean LeveyRichard Hannon Jr.Pall Mall / McCreery 1:38.01
2020 Nazeef4 Jim CrowleyJohn GosdenHamdan Al Maktoum1:42.21
2021 Saffron Beach3 William BuickJane Chapple-HyamLucy Sangster & James Wigan 1:40.58
2022 Fonteyn 3 Neil CallanKevin Ryan Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum 1:40.58
2023 Inspiral4 Frankie DettoriJohn & Thady GosdenCheveley Park Stud1:35.65
2024 Tamfana 3 Colin KeaneDavid MenuisierQuantum Leap Racing Viii & Friends 1:40.48
2025 Fallen Angel 4 James DoyleKarl BurkeWathnan Racing1:33.31

See also

References

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