Peeress success in Chariot Stakes

Peeress loved the conditions

Peeress, the biggest-priced of Sir Michael Stoute's three runners, has won the Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.

Racing down the far side of the track, the 7-1 shot, owned by the Cheveley Park Stud and ridden by Kevin Darley, led about two furlongs out.

And Peeress held off Summitville (50-1), with Musicanna (8-1) in third.

"She can handle these soft conditions whereas my other two prefer it quicker. She's a tough performer and I hope she stays next season," said Stoute.

Darley, who won the race last year on the now-retired Attraction, added: "Mr Stoute said before the race the ground had come for her.

"She was a great substitute for Attraction. She (Attraction) will be sadly missed, but we are all relieved she is going to the paddocks in one piece."

Favourite Blue Monday romped to an emphatic victory in the totesport Cambridgeshire at Newmarket.

The 5-1 shot gave trainer Roger Charlton his second win in the race after Cap Juluca 10 years ago as he powered home by two-and-a-half lengths from Evaluator (16-1) under Steve Drowne.

My Paris (33-1) was the same distance away in third.

As expected the field split into two with the bulk of the runners going over to the favoured far side.

My Paris held the overall lead, with Realism heading the 10-strong near side group in the early stages.

But once Drowne asked Blue Monday for his effort over a furlong out, the four-year-old galloped on strongly up the hill and comfortably kept Evaluator at bay.

Downe said: "Roger is a master trainer. He's great at bringing these late-maturing horses along.

"He's shown plenty of patience with the horse as it's only his fifth race of the year."