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2026 BetMGM Sun Chariot Stakes: runner-by-runner guide and tip

Last Updated: Sat 3 Oct 2026

*This article was first published on Tuesday 29 September

Nic Doggett takes a close look at the seven declared runners for Saturday's Group One BetMGM Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket and shares his verdict.

1 BLUE BOLT

Blue Point – Mayhem (Whipper)

T: Andrew Balding. J: Colin Keane. Draw: 3. Best Odds: 8-15

Has only suffered two defeats – and been beaten by two horses - in 10 starts since an underwhelming debut at Southwell back in April 2025, though one did come in this race when unable to reel in the enterprisingly-ridden Fallen Angel.

Has since won all five starts, matching the level of her Falmouth Stakes victory (by two lengths from Precise) when coming two and a quarter lengths clear of City Of Memphis in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown last time.

Has progressed in leaps and bounds this season, and is the clear one to beat as a result, with quick ground not a problem.

Can Blue Bolt confirm her Matron Stakes form with City Of Memphis and Fallen Angel?

2 CITY OF MEMPHIS

Sioux Nation – Decorative (Danehill Dancer)

T: Paddy Twomey. J: Billy Lee. Draw: 4. Best Odds: 6-1

Progressive filly who was late to the track and then asked a big question when a gallant fifth in last year’s Irish 1000 Guineas just 19 days after a winning debut at Cork.

Not seen until this April, where she beat the boys on her reappearance, and has since followed up in a Group Three at Leopardstown and the Group Two Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh.

Took another step forward when doing best of those in behind Blue Bolt in the Matron, perhaps not ideal that she made her challenge on the far side after travelling well in midfield.

Entitled to come forward from that first start in nearly four months, and rates a serious danger to Blue Bolt as a result. Quick ground perhaps the only question mark.

Re-watch last year's race in which Fallen Angel saw off Blue Bolt

3 KON TIKI

Night Of Thunder – Maid Up (Mastercraftsman)

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam. J: Marco Ghiani. Draw: 2. Best Odds: 20-1

Lightly-raced York listed winner last term who took her form up a notch when behind Blue Bolt on her first two starts – at Goodwood and Ascot – this season.

Showed a good attitude to land the Group Three Valiant Stakes back on the round course at Ascot in July, though wilted quickly on rain-softened ground when sent off favourite for the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown a month later.

The return to quicker going here will suit, and not without place claims, but will need to take another step forward.

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4 CALENDAR GIRL

Advertise – Plucky Lass (Medaglia d’Oro)

T: Owen Burrows. J: Saffie Osborne. Draw: 5. Best Odds: 16-1

Progressive sort who won three of her four starts at two, culminating in a neck defeat of Mubasimah in the Group Three Oh So Sharp Stakes here.

Straight back into the swing of things on her belated return to action in the listed Dick Hern Stakes at Haydock in August, and then was far from disgraced when a close-up sixth behind Love Dynasty at Sandown.

This a big step up in class but has done very little wrong and should appreciate the return to quicker ground.

5 EVOLUTIONIST

Night Of Thunder – Model Guest (Showcasing)

T: Karl Burke. J: Shane Foley. Draw: 1. Best Odds: 16-1

Looked one to follow when a running-on third in the Fillies’ Mile at the end of last season, and proved that to be the case when landing a French Group Three on her return in April and then finishing second in the 1000 Guineas.

No-show in the Prix De Diane (up in trip) in June, but more encouraging signs behind Blue Bolt the last twice.

No obvious reason why she should reverse the form, though, unless she’s improved markedly for a two-month break.

Evolutionist was second to True Love in the 1000 Guineas here in May (Pic: Focusonracing)

6 MOON TARGET

Cracksman – Lunar Corona (Dansili)

T: Sir Mark Prescott. J: David Probert. Draw: 7. Best Odds: 14-1

Consistent filly who has run a lot of fine races in defeat but has proven a little hard to win with since landing her first two starts at two.

Best effort this term arguably her two and a quarter lengths front-running third to Blue Bolt in France, so even more frustrating that she couldn’t get the job done when filling the same position in the Atalanta Stakes last time.

Would be a shock winner, but no surprise if she were to hit the frame.

The Verdict team examine Blue Bolt and Precise

7 SECRET OF LIFE

Pinatubo – Be My Gal (Galileo)

T: Ralph Beckett. J: Rossa Ryan. Draw: 6. Best Odds: 16-1

Lightly-raced, straightforward filly who was well supported when landing a Sandown listed contest from the front in July and then ran to a similar level when a length fourth to Love Dynasty in the Atalanta Stakes last time.

Much too early to assume that is her ceiling, and this quicker ground should suit if she’s as keen as she was last time, but would need to take a big step forward to feature prominently.

Verdict

Finished: 1stSP: 1/4

With Fallen Angel instead heading to France, this has been made much more straightforward for BLUE BOLT who should have enough in hand to see off her Matron rival City Of Memphis.

The last-named is exciting, and should come on for that run, but if she allows the favourite to get first run then she could be up against it.

1 BLUE BOLT. 2. CITY OF MEMPHIS. 3. MOON TARGET

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