THE opening 32Red.com All-Weather Fillies’ And Mares’ Championships Conditions Stakes went to France, courtesy of 7/2 chance Fresles, who was given a perfect ride by Gregory Benoist.

Smartly away from stall two, the Royal Applause filly managed a breather but still shook off History Book before kicking hard in the straight, holding off old rival Lamar (heavily backed down to 2/1 favourite) and Don’t Be.