By Sean Cronin
Racing returned to Britain's shores Sunday as Doncaster's rescheduled G2 Coral Champagne S. initiated a barrage of non-stop European stakes action with Juddmonte's 550,000gns Tattersalls December foal Chaldean (GB) (Frankel {GB}–Suelita {GB}, by Dutch Art {GB}) prevailing in a three-runner affair to add to his victory over the reopposing Indestructible (Ire) (Kodiac {Ire}) in last month's G3 Acomb S. at York. The May-foaled chestnut had earlier backed up a June 30 debut fifth at Newbury with a July 15 graduation back there, accounting for Silver Knott (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}) and others, before rallying when headed by Indestructible to prevail on the Knavesmire last time. In front and dominating from flagfall here, the 2-1 second choice was asked to stretch with three furlongs remaining and was clear throughout the final quarter mile to easily account for the former by 3 1/2 lengths. Silver Knott, let go as the 8-13 pick, was unable to land a telling blow and finished 1 3/4 lengths back in third.
“I know I was able to set my own fractions, but when I asked him to go he did go,” explained Frankie Dettori. “He gave me a real good feel, he hit the line strong and he's not just one-paced, he's got gears. I've suggested he goes to the [G1] Dewhurst because of the way he won today. He's entitled to be there.” Winning trainer Andrew Balding added, “He's also in the [G1 Prix Jean-Luc] Lagardere and there's the [G1] Vertem Futurity back here, so we'll have a discussion with the owners and their representatives and come up with a plan. He'll certainly stay a mile, but he's not slow and that's what you want in a class horse. He's a high-class horse in the making.”
Chaldean is the sixth foal and scorer produced by a multiple-winning half-sister to G3 Cornwallis S. runner-up Outer Space (GB) (Acclamation {GB}) and the dam of G2 Lowther S. victrix Living In The Past (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {Ire}). The May-foaled chestnut is a half-brother to G2 Mill Reef S. victor Alkumait (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), Listed Committed S. winner The Broghie Man (GB) (Cityscape {GB}), the dual stakes-placed Get Ahead (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), Listed Prix Herod third Gloves Lynch (GB) (Mukhadram {GB}) and a weanling filly by Frankel (GB).
Sunday, Doncaster, Britain
CORAL CHAMPAGNE S.-G2, £134,220, Doncaster, 9-11, 2yo, c/g, 7f 6yT, 1:27.01, sf.
1–CHALDEAN (GB), 128, c, 2, by Frankel (GB)
1st Dam: Suelita (GB), by Dutch Art (GB)
2nd Dam: Venoge (Ire), by Green Desert
3rd Dam: Horatia (Ire), by Machiavellian
(550,000gns Wlg '20 TATFOA). O-Juddmonte; B-Whitsbury Manor Stud (GB); T-Andrew Balding; J-Lanfranco Dettori. £79,458. Lifetime Record: 4-3-0-0, $201,430. *1/2 to Alkumait (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), GSW-Eng; The Broghie Man (GB) (Cityscape {GB}), SW-Ire & SP-Fr, $100,140; Get Ahead (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), MSP-Eng; and Gloves Lynch (GB) (Mukhadram {GB}), SP-Fr. Werk Nick Rating: A. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–Indestructible (Ire), 128, c, 2, Kodiac (GB)–Shareva (Ire), by Rip Van Winkle (Ire). (55,000gns RNA Ylg '21 TATOCT; €150,000 2yo '22 ARQMAY). O-Amo Racing Ltd; B-Tally-Ho Stud (IRE); T-Michael O'Callaghan. £30,052.
3–Silver Knott (GB), 128, c, 2, Lope de Vega (Ire)–God Given (GB), by Nathaniel (Ire). (725,000gns Ylg '21 TATOCT). O-Godolphin; B-St Albans Bloodstock LLP (GB); T-Charlie Appleby. £15,019.
Margins: 3HF, 1 3/4, NO. Odds: 2.00, 8.50, 0.62.
CHALDEAN (Frankel x Suelita) – Simply not for stopping the Gr2 Champagne Stakes.
Frankie Dettori was on board for Juddmonte Farms and Andrew Balding.pic.twitter.com/Cd5i3ID1gY
— Jess Samy (@FrankelWatch13) September 11, 2022
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