Virgin Bet Sun Chariot Stakes: 11 stand their ground

We reported last week that Group One winners Inspiral and Nashwa were set to represent the Clarehaven team and they could be joined by Duke Of Cambridge winner Running Lion and the progressive Friendly Soul.

The 1000 Guineas heroine Elmalka stands her ground for Roger Varian, while Aidan O’Brien relies on Wingspan and Ylang Ylang. His son Joseph has left Rogue Millennium in the race.

Andrew Balding is set to run Sky Bet Strensall Stakes winner See The Fire and Tamfana and Darnation complete the field.

David Menuisier’s filly Tamfana is another proven performer at the highest level and her trainer said: “Hopefully Sirona winning on Friday will prove a dress rehearsal!

“Tamfana is in great form, hopefully we have some luck, she deserves to win a Group One. The owners need a Group One and so does the trainer!

“She was good at Sandown and has been placed in three Group Ones before that. It’s been one of those seasons, but let’s hope somebody can hear us up there."

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