Azleet Stuns at 50-1 to Take Newmarket's Nell Gwyn Stakes, Earns Spot in 1000 Guineas

In a surprising turn of events, Azleet secured a spot in the upcoming Betfred 1000 Guineas after pulling off a stunning 50-1 win in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes. The three-year-old, trained by Stuart Williams, had previously shown promise with two wins from seven starts as a juvenile but had not yet proven herself at Listed or Group-race levels. Her victory has now set the stage for a potential run in the first fillies' Classic of the year. Azleet, ridden by Marco Ghiani, started at the rear of the 12-horse field but made her move in the final three furlongs, finding her stride on the rising ground to overtake America Queen by a neck, with Act Of Kindness coming in third. Williams expressed his excitement, stating that they will take a chance with Azleet in the 1000 Guineas, considering her strong finish and previous performances. Meanwhile, America Queen is slated to compete in the French Guineas, while Act Of Kindness may target a Listed prize at York later in the season. The racing world is abuzz with anticipation as these fillies prepare for their respective Classic endeavors.