Fallen Angel Unstoppable: Third Straight G1 and Now Eyes the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

The remarkable Too Darn Hot filly impressed at Newmarket, taking the Sun Chariot Stakes—and now she sets her sights on facing the colts

Sun Chariot Continues to Make Headlines on European Tracks / BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY

NEWMARKET, Inglaterra (Special for Turf Diario).- Neither wind, nor track, nor rivals could halt the sensational Fallen Angel, who last Saturday soared down the Rowley Mile to capture the Sun Chariot Stakes (G1), marking her third consecutive G1 victory and opening the door to a potential showdown against the colts in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) on October 18 at Ascot.

The Too Darn Hot filly, ridden by James Doyle, went straight to the lead and never relinquished it, asserting herself decisively over the improving Blue Bolt (Blue Point) and dual G1 winner Cinderella’s Dream (Shamardal) in a performance that cemented her status as one of European racing’s brightest stars.

Trained by Karl Burke and racing for the powerhouse Wathnan Racing, the filly completed a sweep identical to the one achieved by champion Laurens (Siyouni)—also trained by Burke—in 2018, when Laurens won both the Matron Stakes (G1) at Leopardstown and the Sun Chariot (G1).

Following this victory, bookmakers shortened her odds to 4-1 (from 6-1) for a potential clash with the colts at Ascot, where she could attempt a fourth G1 triumph before concluding her campaign.

Burke, who had captured the Cambridgeshire Handicap at the same course just a week earlier, praised his filly’s toughness and class: “The fractions were very fast and the conditions demanding, but she’s incredibly tough. When they came after her, she responded. James didn’t even use the whip until the last 200 meters, and when he did, she responded again. She’s a special filly.”

He added, “It was one of her best performances. If you take out the runner-up, the rest were a long way behind. She doesn’t need to lead—she just loves to race. If she comes out of this race well, there’s no reason not to face the colts in the QEII.”

Doyle, recording his first Sun Chariot victory, also lavished praise on his mount: “We’re lucky to have a filly like this at Wathnan. She’s tough, likes to lead, and with the wind in her favor, the race unfolded perfectly. She always gives you everything.”

The jockey also noted that Fallen Angel had been carefully managed in the months leading up to the race: “We’ve protected her because she needs a bit of give in the ground. At Royal Ascot, the firm going didn’t suit her, but if conditions are similar at Ascot in two weeks, it could be another big day for her.”

From the rival camp, Barry Mahon, manager for Juddmonte, hailed Blue Bolt’s excellent second-place effort: “It was her best performance. Andrew [Balding] was very confident as she had been working superbly. She wasn’t comfortable on Sandown’s testing ground, but today she had her surface. She’s still very fresh and could develop into a top-class four-year-old.”

Fallen Angel’s story continues to be written in gold, and with confidence soaring, she could close the year by taking on the colts in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, aiming to cap off a dream season.