Tomyris takes Lingfield Group 3 Tomyris made a successful seasonal debut in the Group Three Betfred ‘Supports Jack Berry House’ Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes at Lingfield. A Listed winner last term, Roger Varian’s charge showed she could go higher this term as she beat a decent field in good style. Delivered on the outside by Frankie Dettori, the 9-2 shot showed a nice turn of foot to get home by half a length from long-time leader Lincoln Rocks. Tajaanus was third, with the 11/4 favourite One Master in fourth, and French raider Hunania fifth. Dettori said: “Roger told me seven (furlongs) was her ideal trip. “She quickened and travelled well.” Varian told ITV Racing: “She’s worked well all spring and we thought she was a nice filly last year, twice placed at Group Three level. “The team at Hesmonds Stud have done a great job with the filly over the winter. “She’s justified the call to keep her in training, winning a Group Three. “Hopefully she can go on to bigger and better things.” The Newmarket handler added: “She travelled well through the race and quickened up well. Frankie was very complimentary about her. “She is in the Group Two at Ascot (Duke Of Cambridge) and I think it’s likely we will go there but it’s to be confirmed.”
