MUFFRI’HA, an autumn mare with a mind of her own, displayed familiar quirks before the opening Listed Muhaarar British EBF Rosemary Stakes but did nothing wrong in the race itself. Patiently nursed along by Pat Cosgrave on her first outing for nearly five months, the 5/1 chance came between fillies to lead before the furlong pole and hold Permission by a length with Tisbutadream a short-head behind in third.

Muffri’ha was fourth in this in 2015 and third last year. She went on to win twice in October and is clearly at her best at Newmarket, making a tilt at the Sun Chariot next week feasible. William Haggas produced her in outstanding condition yesterday. The going rate for the Sun Chariot was 10/1 following this latest victory, the sixth of her career.