'Bar that run he's been a pillar of consistency' - 2,000 Guineas hero Chaldean in top shape for Champions Day comeback
Brilliant 2,000 Guineas hero Chaldean will make his return in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (3.05) next month, and connections believe he will back to his best on Qipco British Champions Day.
A dominant winner of the Newmarket Classic in May, the Andrew Balding-trained son of Frankel has only raced twice since, finishing runner-up to Paddington in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, before disappointing in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville when sent off odds-on.
Chaldean has been absent since that run in early July, but Barry Mahon, racing manager to his owners Juddmonte, said: "He's in great shape and Andrew is very happy with him. He worked well on Saturday and is progressing nicely. He'll probably have a day away in the next couple of weeks that will put him spot on for Ascot.
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