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1000 Guineas 2025

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The 1000 Guineas ~ one of the five British Classics ~ is a prestigious Group 1 race for 3yo fillies ~ run over a mile on Newmarkets Rowley Mile. Established in 1814 ~ its named after its original prize of 1000 guineas and is a key early-season test of speed and stamina.

The race has a long and story~book like history ~ with legendary winners like Miesque (1987) ~ Oh So Sharp (1985) ~ and Love (2020) ~ the last filly to complete the 1000 Guineas ~ Oaks double. The Rowley Miles straight ~ undulating course ~ with its challenging Dip ~ demands a blend of tactical speed and resilience.

The 1000 Guineas often serves as a trial for the Oaks ~ with fillies like Love showcasing its significance as a stepping stone. Last year ~ Elmalka won at 28's ~ highlighting the races capacity for big priced surprises.

1000 Guineas Likely Contenders▸
Desert Flower leads the betting at 5/4f after an unbeaten juvenile campaign ~ including a dominant Fillies Mile win. Lake Victoria (5/2) ~ another unbeaten star ~ boasts five Group 1 victories ~ while Red Letter (15/2) and Duty First (12/1) are lively contenders. The field is packed with potential ~ and the outcome is far from certain.

With a £500K prize pot ~ including £300K for the winner ~ the 1000 Guineas is always a top classic target for big trainers prestige-wise and money-wise.

15:35 Newmarket
1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)
10 Runners
Distance▸ 1 mile
Surface▸ Turf
Ground▸ Good to Firm
£500~000 added
Winner▸ £300~000
2nd▸ £113~420
3rd▸ £56~710
4th▸ £28~355

No Horse~Name Form A Wt O/R Trainer Jockey
01 Chantilly Lace
🎗 Green ~ pink sash ~ white sleeves		 1- 3 9-2 94 R M Beckett Rossa Ryan
02 Desert Flower
🎗 Royal blue		 1111- 3 9-2 117 C Appleby W Buick
03 Duty First
🎗 Yellow ~ black star		 4123-1 3 9-2 109 A Watson Hollie Doyle
04 Elwateen
🎗 Royal blue ~ white seams		 1- 3 9-2 - S bin Suroor Jim Crowley
05 Flight
🎗 Red ~ white stars		 22133- 3 9-2 100 Ollie Sangster Oisin Murphy
06 Hey Boo
🎗 Light blue ~ orange sleeves		 112 3 9-2 101 J Channon George Bass
07 Lake Victoria
🎗 Purple ~ white seams		 11111- 3 9-2 119 A P O'Brien R L Moore
08 Red Letter
🎗 Green ~ red epaulets		 214- 3 9-2 111 G M Lyons C T Keane
09 Remaat
🎗 Pink ~ grey sash		 621-3 3 9-2 101 A M Balding Jason Watson
10 Simmering
🎗 Red ~ white sash		 1124-7 3 9-2 109 Ollie Sangster D McMonagle
◢ Each-Way Terms: 3 Places: 1/5 Odds (prices will change)
Desert Flower▸ 5/4F
Lake Victoria▸ 5/2
Red Letter▸ 15/2
Duty First▸ 12/1
Chantilly Lace▸ 16/1
Elwateen▸ 18/1
Simmering▸ 28/1
Flight▸ 28/1
Hey Boo▸ 33/1
Remaat▸ 80/1

Contender Summaries

Desert Flower▸ 5/4F▸

Charlie Applebys unbeaten filly ~ ridden by William Buick @𝕏 ~ sets a lofty standard after four juvenile wins ~ including a 5½-length rout in the Fillies Mile over this course and distance. Her draw in stall 1 suits her versatile running style ~ and her pedigree suggests further progress. Applebys strong Guineas record adds confidence ~ but she faces stiff competition from Lake Victoria. If she handles the step up to Group 1 pressure ~ shes the one to beat.

Lake Victoria▸ 5/2▸

Aidan OBriens Frankel filly ~ ridden by Ryan Moore ~ is a perfect five-from-five ~ with Group 1 wins over 6f ~ 7f ~ and 1m ~ including the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Her draw in stall 7 offers tactical options ~ and OBriens meticulous preparation ensures shes primed. Her class and versatility make her a massive threat ~ though shell need to fend off Desert Flower to keep her unbeaten record. Expect a bold showing from this top contender.

Red Letter▸ 15/2▸

Ger Lyons filly ~ ridden by Colin Keane @𝕏 ~ has strong form ~ narrowly losing to Lake Victoria on debut and finishing a close fourth in the Moyglare Stud Stakes. Her draw in stall 9 requires a smart ride ~ but her finishing kick could shine if she gets a clear run. Lyons knack for big race success makes her a lively each-way chance ~ especially if the pace is strong.

Duty First▸ 12/1▸

Archie Watsons filly ~ ridden by Hollie Doyle @𝕏 ~ impressed with a 3l win in the Fred Darling at Newbury. Her draw in stall 6 is favorable ~ and her speed suits the good-to-firm ground. While she needs to prove herself at Group 1 level ~ her recent form suggests shes improving rapidly. A place finish is within reach if she continues her upward trajectory.

Chantilly Lace▸ 16/1▸

Ralph Becketts Lope De Vega filly ~ ridden by Rossa Ryan @𝕏 ~ won her sole start at Salisbury on heavy ground. Her draw in stall 5 is decent ~ but the step up to Group 1 on faster ground is a big ask. Becketts yard excels with fillies ~ so she could outrun her odds if she adapts to the conditions. An intriguing outsider with potential.

Elwateen▸ 18/1▸

Saeed bin Suroors Dubawi filly ~ ridden by Jim Crowley @𝕏 ~ won a Kempton novice on debut. Her draw in stall 3 allows a stalking position ~ but shes lightly raced and faces a steep challenge. Bin Suroors Guineas pedigree offers hope ~ but shell need a significant leap forward to feature. A speculative EW pick.

Simmering▸ 28/1▸

Ollie Sangsters filly ~ ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle @𝕏 ~ has Group 2/3 wins but disappointed in the Fred Darling. Her draw in stall 2 suits her front-running style ~ but she needs to rediscover her best form. A tough task awaits ~ though her juvenile class gives her a slim place chance.

Flight▸ 28/1▸

Ollie Sangsters other runner ~ ridden by Oisin Murphy @𝕏 ~ showed consistency as a juvenile ~ placing in Group races. Her draw in stall 10 is tricky ~ and shell need others to falter to make the frame. Murphys skill could maximize her chances ~ but a win seems unlikely.

Hey Boo▸ 33/1▸

Jack Channons filly ~ ridden by George Bass @𝕏 ~ ran well behind Duty First in the Fred Darling. Her draw in stall 4 is favorable ~ but she needs a big step up to compete at this level. A place finish would require a career-best effort ~ making her an outsider.

Remaat▸ 80/1▸

Andrew Baldings filly ~ ridden by Jason Watson @𝕏 ~ ran a solid third in the Nell Gwyn. Her draw in stall 8 is manageable ~ but shes up against it in this company. A repeat of her recent form might see her sneak a minor placing ~ but a win is a long shot.

1000 GUINEAS RESULT

1st▸ (2) Desert Flower 1/1F
2nd▸ (5) Flight 28/1
3rd▸ (10) Simmering 33/1
Tote Win▸ 2.00
Places▸ 1.10, 5.10, 6.00
Exacta▸ 26.70

CSF▸ 39.21
Tricast▸ 599.64
Trifecta▸ 311.90

Winning Jockey▸ William Buick
Winning Trainer▸ C Appleby

Distances▸ 1 length, 1 length
Desert Flower▸ 1/1 F
10 ran

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1000 Guineas How They Ran

15:35 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies' Group 1)
Going good to firm, 10 ran.

Place Horse Jockey Distance No. Weight S.P.

1st Desert Flower William Buick 2 9 2 1/1 F
Wore hood to post, led main group far side, overall leader before halfway, pushed along when briefly headed 2f out, regained lead over 1f out, ran on strongly final 110 yards, kept on

2nd Flight Oisin Murphy 1 length 5 9 2 28/1
In rear of group of three near side, steady headway from halfway, briefly led 2f out, edged right after headed over 1f out, kept on final 110 yards, no extra and always held by winner towards finish

3rd Simmering Dylan Browne McMonagle 1 length 10 9 2 33/1
Towards rear main group far side, steady headway from 3f out, chased leaders 1f out, went third final 110 yards, kept on

4th Elwateen Jim Crowley Neck 4 9 2 22/1
Midfield in main group far side, chased leaders from 2f out, pushed along 1f out, ridden final 110 yards, weakened towards finish

5th Chantilly Lace Rossa Ryan Short Head 1 9 2 25/1
Prominent in main group far side, outpaced when flashed tail over 1f out, rallied and chased leaders final 110 yards, kept on

6th Lake Victoria R L Moore Short Head 7 9 2 9/4
Rear of midfield in main group far side, pushed along towards centre from 2f out, some headway over 1f out, ridden final 110 yards, weakened towards finish

7th Red Letter C T Keane Neck 8 9 2 15/2
Raced in second in group of three near side, led near side group after 3f, lost position over 2f out, edged towards far side from 1f out, weakened final 110 yards

8th Hey Boo George Bass 2 1/2 lengths 6 9 2 50/1
In rear of main group far side, outpaced from over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards

9th Duty First Hollie Doyle 6 1/2 lengths 3 9 2 22/1
Raced in second of main group far side, pushed along 3f out, outpaced when stumbled 2f out, weakened quickly final furlong

10th Remaat J Watson 25 lengths 9 9 2 125/1
Led group of three near side, lost position after 3f, outpaced and struggling from halfway, tailed off from over 1f out (vet said filly bled from nose)

Blogger Sandracer @ 6:14 pm, May 04, 2025  

How They Bet – Live Odds Archive

Desert Flower 5/4▸ 6/5▸ 11/10▸ 1/1
Lake Victoria 9/4▸ 85/40▸ 2/1▸ 11/5▸ 2/1▸ 9/4
Red Letter 15/2▸ 8/1▸ 15/2
Elwateen 16/1▸ 18/1▸ 20/1▸ 18/1▸ 20/1▸ 22/1
Duty First 14/1▸ 16/1▸ 18/1▸ 16/1▸ 18/1▸ 20/1▸ 22/1
Chantilly Lace 20/1▸ 22/1▸ 20/1▸ 22/1▸ 20/1▸ 22/1▸ 20/1▸ 22/1▸ 20/1▸ 22/1▸ 25/1▸ 22/1
Flight 28/1
Simmering 33/1
Hey Boo 40/1▸ 50/1
Remaat 100/1▸ 125/1

Blogger Sandracer @ 6:16 pm, May 04, 2025  

1000 Guineas Quick Report

Newmarket ~ 4th May 2025 ~ 15:35 Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies Group 1)
Going: Good to Firm | Distance: 1 Mile | 10 Runners

1st ~ Desert Flower (1/1 F)
A model of consistency and class ~ the Godolphin~owned filly led the far~side group from an early stage. Briefly headed two furlongs out ~ she showed terrific battling qualities to regain the advantage and galloped on strongly to the line. Buick kept her balanced and calm despite wearing a hood to post. A potential Betfred Oaks filly ~ she looks to stay further and remains unbeaten in five.

2nd ~ Flight (28/1)
Huge run from the Ollie Sangster~trained outsider. Racing on the near~side in a group of three ~ she made stealthy headway and even took a narrow lead two furlongs out. Despite edging right late on ~ she stuck to her task and finished a clear second ~ proving she's no backmarker and has scope for Group success over similar trips.

3rd ~ Simmering (33/1)
Another from the Sangster yard ~ Simmering ran a blinder from the rear of the main group. Making ground steadily down the far side ~ she was doing her best work late and grabbed third in the final 100 yards. Still unexposed ~ she could be a threat in lesser company or over further.

4th ~ Elwateen (22/1)
Held a good position in midfield on the far side and was ridden to challenge two furlongs out. Briefly looked a danger but couldnt sustain her run in the final strides. A respectable run in fourth ~ suggesting she could pick up a Listed or Group 3 prize.

5th ~ Chantilly Lace (25/1)
A solid effort from the front~running type. Prominent throughout ~ she was briefly outpaced before rallying inside the final furlong ~ flashing her tail but sticking on gamely. Showed tenacity and may be suited to races where she can dictate a steadier tempo.

6th ~ Lake Victoria (9/4)
Disappointment of the race. The previously unbeaten Aidan OBrien~trained filly couldnt pick up when asked and looked flat in the final furlong. Never truly involved ~ this was her first defeat and connections will be left scratching their heads. A blip or signs of limitations?

7th ~ Red Letter (15/2)
Led the near~side group after the early exchanges but was soon under pressure. Edged across the track late and weakened into seventh. Has talent ~ but perhaps didnt enjoy racing away from the main field and may benefit from a return to a smaller~field contest.

8th ~ Hey Boo (50/1)
Outpaced when the tempo lifted and never able to land a blow. Finished well beaten ~ but connections will take some heart from her qualifying run in this elite company. A drop in class beckons.

9th ~ Duty First (22/1)
Tracked the leaders early but stumbled two furlongs from home and faded quickly. The stumble may have affected her chance ~ and shes probably better than this bare result suggests.

10th ~ Remaat (125/1)
Set the pace for the near~side group but quickly found herself in trouble after halfway. Dropped away tamely and trailed in last. Post~race vet report confirmed a nosebleed ~ which explains the poor showing. Can be forgiven for this effort but may need time off.

Blogger Sandracer @ 6:27 pm, May 04, 2025  


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