2026 Cheveley Park Stakes Result and Replay - Sun Goddess powers to victory at Newmarket
In the thrilling 2026 Cheveley Park Stakes, Sun Goddess lived up to odds-on favouritism, claiming a commanding victory against leading rivals Libertango and Alwaysanangel. Despite a competitive field and some mid-race challenges, Sun Goddess surged clear in the closing stages under Ryan Moore. The win has seen bookmakers shorten her odds to 7/4 for the upcoming 1000 Guineas. Libertango and Alwaysanangel also boosted their prospects for future Classics, with both having their odds trimmed for major races in 2027.
- Full result of the 2026 Cheveley Park Stakes
- Sun Goddess won this Group One at Newmarket on Saturday
- Watch a replay of the Cheveley Park Stakes finish here on our website
The 2026 Cheveley Park Stakes served up a sensational showdown between the three leading juvenile fillies of the season so far.
Ryan Moore and Aidan O'Brien teamed up with dual Group One winner Sun Goddess. O'Brien's filly was last seen powering to an emphatic victory in the Moyglare Stud Stakes and, despite reservations about the form of the yard, punters smashed Sun Goddess into odds-on favouritism before the off.
Simon Crisford's Senorita Bonita was also looking for a second successive Group One, having beaten the colts in the Prix Morny. Libertango handed Sun Goddess the only defeat of her career in the Albany at Royal Ascot, and George Boughey's filly was the least fancied of the leading trio in the market.
Joseph O'Brien sent out Alwaysanangel, who finished a close third behind Senorita Bonita and Libertango at the July Festival. Tom Marquand jumped into the saddle aboard Andrew Balding's Sirenia Stakes winner Moonrise. Ballydoyle's pacemaker, Snowing, was the sixth and final runner in this cracking Group One.
2026 Cheveley Park Stakes Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sun Goddess | 5/6f |
| 2nd | Libertango | 13/2 |
| 3rd | Alwaysanangel | 11/1 |
Snowing was sent straight to the front by Rossa Ryan, with Moonrise keeping tabs on the outsider. Ryan Moore slotted Sun Goddess in behind the leaders, with Senorita Bonita also sitting in the second rank. Billy Loughnane was happy to bide his time aboard Libertango, and Alwaysanangel sat last of all through the first couple of furlongs.
The leaders started to take each other on at halfway, and Moonrise wrestle the lead from Snowing. Alwaysanangel was the first to feel the pinch, and was pushed along going into the dip by William Buick.
Ryan Moore got to work on Sun Goddess, and the response wasn't immediate. Oisin Murphy angled Senorita Bonita around Snowing to challenge. The eyes were drawn to Billy Loughnane, as Libertango tanked into contention on the outside of the field.
Loughnane asked his mount to quicken, and Libertango found an extra gear, sprinting into the lead. At the furlong pole, Sun Goddess hit top gear, and Aidan O'Brien's filly took off.
Ryan Moore propelled the favourite up the rising ground and the rest of the field simply had no answer. Aidan O'Brien's filly crossed the line a commanding winner, with Libertango a clear second and the staying-on Alwaysanangel back in third.
Moonrise stuck to her task gamely to finish fourth. Senorita Bonita couldn't sustain her challenge and faded late on. Snowing dropped away quickly, but she did her job as Sun Goddess clearly relished the rapid pace set in the early stages.
Bookmakers responded by cutting Sun Goddess into 7/4 for next year's 1000 Guineas. Alwaysanangel had her price shortened for next May's fillies' Classic, while Libertango was installed at 5/1 for the 2026 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
Bookmakers responded by cutting Sun Goddess into 7/4 for next year's 1000 Guineas. Alwaysanangel had her price shortened for next May's fillies' Classic, while Libertango was installed at 5/1 for the 2026 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.
2026 Cheveley Park Stakes Replay
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