Perception that fillies who excel make desirable broodmares
Martin Stevens looks into the prestigious contest - the one every breeder wants the winner of
Apart from their precocious talent, what do this month's wide-margin National Stakes winner Churchill and Saturday's Cheveley Park Stakes hopeful Queen Kindly have in common?
Need another clue? You can add exciting young sire Showcasing, star Japanese racemare Gentildonna and smart middle-distance performer Western Hymn to their number.
The answer is that they are all either out of, or descended from, winners of the Cheveley Park Stakes and have contributed to the perception that fillies who excel in that race make highly desirable broodmare prospects.
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