Royal Ascot: Saffron Beach impresses in Duke Of Cambridge

A 5lb penalty wasn't enough to stop Jane Chapple-Hyam's filly
Royal Ascot: Saffron Beach impresses in Duke Of Cambridge

Saffron surges clear in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes. Picture: David Davies/PA 

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022 - 17:14
Simon Milham and Molly Hunter

Saffron Beach gave weight and a thorough beating to her rivals in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Jane Chapple-Hyam's filly enjoyed an excellent three-year-old campaign last season, finishing second to Mother Earth in the 1000 Guineas before reversing that form in the Sun Chariot.

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