In a remarkable turn of events, Azleet has earned a chance to compete in the prestigious Betfred 1000 Guineas following her unexpected victory in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes. Trained by Stuart Williams, the three-year-old filly overcame significant odds of 50-1 to claim the top spot, leaving America Queen and Act Of Kindness in her wake. The winning margin was a neck, with Act Of Kindness finishing a length and a half behind in third.
Williams expressed his delight at the outcome, stating that they will take a chance at the 1000 Guineas, considering it a special opportunity to have a Group One runner at Newmarket. He attributed Azleet's success to her high-class performance, despite having a lot to find on figures. The filly's jockey, Marco Ghiani, delivered a brilliant ride, settling her at the back before making a move inside the last three furlongs and finding her stride on the rising ground.
America Queen's trainer, Richard Hughes, announced that his charge will head to France for the French Guineas, while Charlie Appleby may target a Listed prize at York with Act Of Kindness. Meanwhile, Damysus made a dominant comeback in the Betway Earl of Sefton Stakes, prompting trainer John Gosden to consider a Group Two race and potentially a Group One later in the season. Morshdi also emerged as a Derby contender with a victory in the Betway Feilden Stakes, cutting his odds to 25-1 from 50-1 for the Betfred Derby.