Waller confident Fangirl can handle Pride Of Jenni in King Charles III Stakes

Chris Waller is unconcerned about facing bold frontrunner Pride Of Jenni in Saturday’s King Charles III Stakes (1609m), saying his team knows exactly what to expect.

Fangirl has met Pride Of Jenni three times, beating her once in last year’s Cantala Stakes (1600m), but it was the latter’s brilliant Queen Elizabeth Stakes win that left a mark when she demolished the field with daring front-running tactics.

“It has brought her undone in the past but we know about Pride Of Jenni now,” Waller said. “We know not to let her out of our sights. If you let Pride Of Jenni out of your sights you won’t get past her.”

Waller believes Fangirl is ideally suited to the mile and is in strong form after her last-start win over Lindermann.

He’s also unfazed by barrier 11, saying, “The win last start probably helps her confidence and I’m not worried about the draw, there will be plenty of speed on.”

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