2026 Fillies' Mile Result and Replay - Musical Times survives a scare to land the odds at Newmarket
Musical Times justified her short odds in the 2026 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket, overcoming a tough field of Irish fillies to claim victory. Ridden by William Buick for trainer Charlie Appleby, the favourite found room late, overtook Aidan O'Brien's Haven, and pulled a length clear at the finish. Forbidden Fire rallied for third, just ahead of Lex Victoria. The win cements Musical Times as a leading fancy for next yearโs 1000 Guineas.
- Full result of the 2026 Fillies' Mile
- Musical Times won this Group One at Newmarket on Friday
- Watch a replay of the Fillies' Mile finish here on our website
Charlie Appleby was hoping for a Fillies' Mile and Dewhurst double this weekend, with Musical Times carrying a short price into Friday's feature at Newmarket.
William Buick's mount was super impressive when winning the May Hill Stakes at Doncaster. Musical Times sat second in the market for next year's 1000 Guineas ahead of the Fillies' Mile and was backed in to 4/9 before the stalls opened on Friday.
Rogue Passion sat second in the market after the form of her Group Two win in France was boosted on Arc day. Flying Scotsman winner Forbidden Fire represented Andrew Balding, who was looking to complete a double on the day at Newmarket.
Joseph O'Brien ran Group One-placed Dancing Destiny, with his father Aidan represented by maiden winners Haven and Exceptionally. Lex Victoria put her unbeaten record on the line as she stepped into Group One company for the first time. Balding's second-string was the experienced Scommessa Sicora, and Saffie Osborne's mount came in for a bit of support before the off.
2026 Fillies' Mile Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Musical Times | 4/9f |
| 2nd | Haven | 28/1 |
| 3rd | Forbidden Fire | 8/1 |
Rogue Passion was the slowest out of the blocks as the three Irish fillies went forward. Exceptionally cut out the early running, with Dancing Destiny and Haven keeping her company.
William Buick positioned Musical Times on the rail in fourth. Scommessa Sicora travelled alongside the favourite. Lex Victoria and Rogue Passion sat just behind them, with Forbidden Fire positioned at the rear.
At the halfway stage, it was clear that Musical Times had a fight on her hands. Buick had a wall of Irish fillies ahead of her, and the fading Exceptionally fell into her lap going into the dip.
Buick dodged and weaved, angling off the rail to take aim at Haven. Aidan O'Brien's filly opened up a two-length lead as she hit the rising ground, but Musical Times had found open air.
In the space of 200 yards, Charlie Appleby's filly bridged the gap and edged into a narrow lead. Buick gave her another little clip, and the favourite moved a length clear of Haven. Odds-on backers rejoiced as Musical Times crossed the line.
Haven kept on gamely to finish second, earning Aidan O'Brien some much-needed prize money. Forbidden Fire powered home from the rear to get herself involved in the skirmish for third, with Oisin Murphy's mount grabbing the bronze medal on the bob from Lex Victoria, who ran a mighty race on her first start outside of novice company.
After the Fillies' Mile, bet365 cut Musical Times into 5/2 for the 2027 1000 Guineas from 4/1 before the race. Aidan O'Brien's top filly Sun Goddess heads that Classic betting, and she's due to run at the Breeders' Cup in Keeneland at the end of the month.
After the Fillies' Mile, bet365 cut Musical Times into 5/2 for the 2027 1000 Guineas from 4/1 before the race. Aidan O'Brien's top filly Sun Goddess heads that Classic betting, and she's due to run at the Breeders' Cup in Keeneland at the end of the month.
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