Azleet pulled off a stunning 50-1 upset in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket, catapulting herself into contention for the Betfred 1000 Guineas. Despite being a long shot, the Stuart Williams-trained filly demonstrated her prowess with a remarkable victory. Settled at the rear by jockey Marco Ghiani, Azleet made her move inside the final three furlongs and found her stride on the rising ground. In a thrilling finish, she edged out America Queen by a neck, with Act Of Kindness finishing third.
Williams expressed his delight, stating, 'We'll take a chance in the 1000 Guineas; it's going to be a special experience to have a Group One runner at Newmarket.' Azleet's victory has earned her a spot in the prestigious race, and her connections are eager to see how she will perform against top-level competition. Meanwhile, America Queen will head to France for the French Guineas, while Act Of Kindness may target a Listed prize at York. The racing season is heating up, with several other notable contenders emerging, including Damysus, who dominated the Betway Earl of Sefton Stakes, and Morshdi, who announced himself as a Derby contender with a victory in the Betway Feilden Stakes.