The Chartwell Fillies' Stakes is a Group 3

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in Great Britain open to

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and

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s aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs () at

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in May.

History

The event is named after

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, the principal home of

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. The property is located several miles to the north-east of Lingfield. The race was established in 1994, and the first running was won by Branston Abby. It initially held Listed status, and was promoted to Group 3 level in 2004.

Records

Most successful horse: * ''no horse has won this race more than once'' Leading jockey (3 wins): *

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– ''Supercal (1997), Nanoushka (1998), Presto Vento (2003)'' Leading trainer (3 wins): *

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– ''Nanoushka (1998), Presto Vento (2003), Lucky Spin (2005)'' * Chris Wall - ''Wake Up Maggie (2007), Pyrrha (2010), Mix And Mingle (2017)''

Winners

References

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– ''Chartwell Fillies' Stakes.''
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– ''International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Chartwell Fillies' Stakes (2019).''
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– ''Chartwell Fillies' Stakes – Lingfield.'' {{Race Meeting, Lingfield Derby Trial Day, Turf Mile category horse races for fillies and mares Lingfield Park Racecourse Flat races in Great Britain 1994 establishments in England Horse races established in 1994

History

Records

Winners

See also

References