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title: "WATCH: Stoute-trained Sun Maiden romps to victory at Salisbury"
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author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2018-05-17T15:28:13Z"
modified: "2018-05-17T15:28:13Z"
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# WATCH: Stoute-trained Sun Maiden romps to victory at Salisbury

Sun Maiden has routed the field in the Smith & Williamson Fillies’ Novice Stakes at Salisbury.

The 3-year-old prospect was competing in only her second race, and recorded her first career win.

Running in another Fillies’ Novice Stakes before Christmas, trainer Sir Michael Stoute left a sizeable gap before trying the mare again.

> Twitter: She looks a bit smart…The beautifully-bred Sun Maiden, who was entered in the Investec Oaks by Sir Michael Stoute… https://t.co/Ew6YTXAaTd (@Racing\_UK)

With the Investec Oaks on the horizon, the race at Salisbury was considered to be a warm-up for Sun Maiden. However, with such a convincing victory, some bookies have now halved her chances in the Oaks from 20-1 to 10-1.

By the time she reached the line, the phenom was 12 lengths clear of her nearest pursuer.

Another entry in the Epsom Classic means that all the signs point towards a special summer for this talented horse.