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    Good To Firm

    Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

    • Prize money: £99242.5
    • 0m 5f 0y
    • Class 1
    • 28 runners
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    Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

    Runners: 28 runners

    Type: Flat Turf

    Surface: Turf

    Weather: Mostly cloudy

    1 (24)
    Alta Regina

    Alta Regina

    J: James McDonald

    T: Hamad Al Jehani

    Form: 1 D

    Last run: 18 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    240,000gns breeze-up 2yo who's bred to be sharp, out of a 2yo 5f winner and a half-sister to two 2yo winners; she duly travelled strongly throughout at Lingfield (good to firm; 5-4 favourite) at the end of last month and bounded clear in a smart time to collect by a shade over 4l; rejected by James Doyle who favours Wild Blossom but it was probably a close call.
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    2 (19)
    Armor Supreme

    Armor Supreme

    J: Rossa Ryan

    T: Diego Dias

    Form: 12 D

    Last run: 33 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Both runs on good ground; looks a bargain at 4,000euros, after making a winning debut at Goodwood and doing well to go down by only a head to Love A Giggle in York's Listed Marygate Stakes having raced closer to the strong pace than the winner; while it wouldn't be a surprise should she reverse those placings, there are lots of others to worry about.
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    3 (15)
    Big Negotiator

    Big Negotiator

    J: P J McDonald

    T: P Twomey

    Form: 321 D

    Last run: 5 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Favourite for all her races and off the mark with a narrow verdict in a York novice last Friday (5f, good), beating a newcomer with the pair clear; that's not the preparation for a typical Queen Mary winner and it's unlikely that she'll be good enough anyway; cheekpieces enlisted.
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    4 (13)
    Bint Archange

    Bint Archange

    J: Hector Crouch

    T: Richard Hughes

    Form: 31 CD

    Last run: 40 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Third to Magic Effort at Newmarket before winning by 4l over C&D (good) in early May; having course experience will come in handy but she has bundles to find on the figures, probably too much.
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    5 (11)
    Celtic Dispute

    Celtic Dispute

    J: Christophe Soumillon

    T: Patrick L Biancone

    Form: 21 D

    Last run: 39 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Blinkered for both runs; beaten first time out (odds-on favourite) but took the rise in class in her stride when flooring one of Wesley Ward's (debut winner) over 5f on firm ground in the Royal Palm at Gulfstream in early May, with the pair dominant; her trainer, who had the third in this 12 months ago (who also won the Royal Palm, as did compatriot Crimson Advocate who took this three years ago), describes her as a "big, strong filly"; intriguing on a few counts.
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    6 (27)
    Crownbreaker

    Crownbreaker

    J: David Egan

    T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

    Form: 32 BF

    Last run: 30 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    550,000gns yearling whose siblings include July Cup winner Mill Stream; very likeable debut effort on good to firm at Newmarket, but couldn't hold a candle to Wild Blossom at Carlisle and it's rare for a maiden to win this.
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    7 (3)
    Crystal Queen

    Crystal Queen

    J: Colin Keane

    T: Richard & Peter Fahey

    Form: 21 D

    Last run: 18 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Both runs on good to firm; second to a smart colt on Ayr debut and showed the benefit of that experience when nicely on top in Beverley's Hilary Needler; further progress is a distinct possibility.
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    8 (8)
    Drazinda

    Drazinda

    J: Mickael Barzalona

    T: F-H Graffard

    Form: 1 D

    Last run: 36 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    French raider who prevailed by a length on very soft ground at Chantilly a month ago, but faces very different conditions here and the horse she beat has since come up short at Listed level; on the plus side, her hugely respected trainer wouldn't be bringing her over for the fun of it.
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    9 (12)
    Envision

    Envision

    J: Silvestre De Sousa

    T: James Owen

    Form: 41 D

    Last run: 16 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Didn't look a Queen Mary candidate when only fourth at Thirsk and it was a winnable race that she took in first-time blinkers at Windsor (good to firm); that form is none too convincing heading into an assignment of this magnitude.
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    10 (26)
    Fast Track

    Fast Track

    J: Rob Hornby

    T: Andrew Balding

    Form: 32

    Last run: 14 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Both runs on good; has ground to make up on Pershaada and Kentucky Rain whom she trailed at Goodwood on debut and she probably has her work cut out to reverse Nottingham placings with Senorita Bonita, having dictated matters up front that day.
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    11 (6)
    Havana Lightning

    Havana Lightning

    J: Billy Loughnane

    T: George Boughey

    Form: 51 D

    Last run: 28 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Favourite when fifth behind Magic Effort on debut and left that form behind to make all for a comfortable win at Yarmouth (good); it's hard to believe a repeat of that will suffice at this level, for all that it was encouraging to see the second score readily next time.
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    12 (9)
    Kentucky Rain

    Kentucky Rain

    J: Cieren Fallon

    T: Lemos De Souza

    Form: 2

    Last run: 26 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    25-1 at Goodwood (good) but defied those odds with a hugely promising run behind the more experienced Pershaada, as this filly found a good bit of bother in running and might otherwise have beaten the winner who clocked a good time; with that know-how under her belt and granted a clear run at it this afternoon, she could be a lively one.
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    13 (2)
    Love A Giggle

    Love A Giggle

    J: Clifford Lee

    T: K R Burke

    Form: 11 D

    Last run: 33 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    First foal of a 5f 2yo winner; one of two runners for Karl Burke who knows what's required for this; followed up her debut success on the AW with a last-gasp win from Armor Supreme off a strong pace in the Listed Marygate at York (good; held up); looks sure to face a similar scenario here, and having the benefit of two races might give her an edge over some.
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    14 (4)
    Lover Girl

    Lover Girl

    J: Rowan Scott

    T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

    Form: 113 D

    Last run: 33 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Relinquished her unbeaten record behind Love A Giggle in the Marygate at York (good) but racing close to a fierce pace appeared to soften her up in the finish and she might be better than that.
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    15 (17)
    Magic Effort

    Magic Effort

    J: Benoit De La Sayette

    T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

    Form: 14 D

    Last run: 26 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Both runs on good ground; had some of these behind when winning at Newmarket's Craven meeting and perhaps it is best to turn a blind eye to Goodwood in the novice won by Pershaada as she got restless in the stalls; she still rates an unlikely winner.
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    16 (28)
    Miss Lizzy

    Miss Lizzy

    J: Paddy Bradley

    T: Charlie Fellowes

    Form: 7415

    Last run: 17 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Tongue tied for her last three races; AW winner who ran her best race when beaten only 2l in a French Listed race 17 days ago (good), having been held up well off the pace; has further races in her but this is unlikely to be one of them.
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    17 (14)
    More Champagne

    More Champagne

    J: John R Velazquez

    T: Thomas Morley

    Form: 1

    Last run: 54 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    US challenger; accepted a lead before quickening away to a 6.5l defeat of subsequent winner Shining Moment at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April and there was an even wider margin back to the third; it's hard not to be impressed by that performance and her trainer seems confident of a bold show; makes the shortlist.
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    18 (18)
    Niewiadoma

    Niewiadoma

    J: Luke Morris

    T: Archie Watson

    Form: 19 D

    Last run: 33 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Won well at Thirsk where she raced prominently and she was slow to break in the Marygate at York (good ground) after getting restless in the stalls; probably making up the numbers, however.
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    19 (23)
    Pershaada

    Pershaada

    J: Sean Levey

    T: Richard Hannon

    Form: 321 D

    Last run: 26 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Beaten favourite in AW contests won by Lover Girl and Love A Giggle; improved to win cosily in a respected time at Goodwood (good) but runner-up Kentucky Rain looked unlucky, and this filly may lack the same star potential as some in here.
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    20 (20)
    Princesse DOrange

    Princesse DOrange

    J: Daniel Tudhope

    T: David O’Meara

    Form: 153 D

    Last run: 20 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Easily made all on Beverley debut (good to soft) and went off too hard for her own good when fading into midfield in the Marygate at York (3-1); ridden differently in a Listed race at Sandown (good) and looked threatening until flattening out late on; career best is needed and by some margin.
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    21 (16)
    Ruiva

    Ruiva

    J: Juan J Hernandez

    T: Wesley A Ward

    Form: 1

    Last run: 49 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Clockwatchers were drooling after she won stylishly by 7l in blinkers on dirt (officially sloppy) over 4.5f at Keeneland in April and she's reportedly worked as impressively on grass; possesses the trademark early speed associated with Wesley Ward's Royal Ascot runners and, as a largely unknown quantity, she has to be of major interest; trainer has won this four times.
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    22 (10)
    Senorita Bonita

    Senorita Bonita

    J: William Buick

    T: Simon & Ed Crisford

    Form: 1 D

    Last run: 14 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Cost a whopping 900,000gns at the breeze-ups; by Royal Ascot winner Starspangledbanner; all the rage in the betting at Nottingham (good; 10-11 favourite) and got the job done, though left it late to produce a telling late kick from well off the pace to deny Fast Track; open to copious amounts of improvement and she's bred to be suited by this quicker surface; stable has had success with 2yos at this meeting.
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    23 (25)
    Shimmering Sun

    Shimmering Sun

    J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

    T: Harry Eustace

    Form: 1 D

    Last run: 25 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Only 3-1 at Salisbury (good) and she won by a length after leading a furlong out; the second was clear of the remainder but she's now 0-4; could be favourably boxed in 25 but may need more than just a good draw.
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    24 (21)
    Shining Moment

    Shining Moment

    J: Oisin Murphy

    T: Wesley A Ward

    Form: 21 D

    Last run: 27 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Her sire is Golden Pal who was second in the Norfolk at this meeting; this filly has 6.5l to find with More Champagne on their Keeneland clash but it was no-nonsense stuff when off the mark next time at Churchill Downs (5f, firm); the fact Wesley Ward has brought her over heightens interest, as does the booking of Oisin Murphy, though her trainer does appear sweeter on the chances of Ruiva; wore blinkers for both her races.
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    25 (22)
    Velozee

    Velozee

    J: W J Lee

    T: P Twomey

    Form: 114 D

    Last run: 31 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Made it 2-2 in a small-field Listed race at the Curragh (5f, good) before appearing to be stretched by the extra furlong when behind Victorious at Naas (Group 3); back over the minimum trip and, with her trainer always respected on his British forays, she could have some role to play.
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    26 (5)
    Victorious

    Victorious

    J: Ryan Moore

    T: A P O’Brien

    Form: 11

    Last run: 31 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Both wins at Naas over 6f on good ground, the latest a Group 3 with a tradition of delivering Royal Ascot winners; that was no more than workmanlike and dropping back a furlong is a nagging concern when she's bred to stay much further; however, 2yos from this yard are notorious for improving with experience and their first Queen Mary winner last year was beaten in her first two races; commands respect for a whole host of reasons.
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    27 (7)
    Wild Blossom

    Wild Blossom

    J: James Doyle

    T: K R Burke

    Form: 1 D

    Last run: 30 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Recruited at the breeze-ups for 300,000gns; faced only three rivals at Carlisle (good; 15-8) but hammered Crownbreaker by 10l and is held in high regard by her trainer who has won two of the last four Queen Marys with once-raced fillies; James Doyle prefers her over fellow debut winner Alta Regina; possible negatives are that the time of her debut win didn't blow your socks off and her sire Mehmas has a poor record at this meeting.
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    28 (1)
    Your Song

    Your Song

    J: Tom Marquand

    T: Robson De Aguiar

    Form: 61 D

    Last run: 31 days

    W: 9st 2lb

    2 yo Filly

    OR: —

    Form & Verdict
    Finished last at Cork in April (soft) in a race won by Velozee and was helped by setting modest fractions when winning narrowly at Naas (good); could still be an improver and Tom Marquand rates a positive jockey booking, but stall 1 might not be the place to be.
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    Betting Forcast

    10/1 Alta Regina, 25/1 Armor Supreme, 50/1 Big Negotiator, 20/1 Bint Archange, 20/1 Celtic Dispute, 66/1 Crownbreaker, 20/1 Crystal Queen, 12/1 Drazinda, 40/1 Envision, 50/1 Fast Track, 33/1 Havana Lightning, 66/1 Kentucky Rain, 14/1 Love A Giggle, 40/1 Lover Girl, 100/1 Magic Effort, 66/1 Miss Lizzy, 12/1 More Champagne, 100/1 Niewiadoma, 50/1 Pershaada, 50/1 Princesse DOrange, 12/1 Ruiva, 9/2 Senorita Bonita, 25/1 Shimmering Sun, 20/1 Shining Moment, 22/1 Velozee, 5/1 Victorious, 13/2 Wild Blossom, 22/1 Your Song

    Verdict

    Being drawn middle to high has provided a significant edge in the last decade, with only one winner exiting a single-figure stall. This smacks of a strong renewal when several sets of connections have made bullish predictions, including the US contingent represented by Ruiva, Shining Moment, More Champagne and CELTIC DISPUTE, all of whom have chances. The selection, a big filly with scope and whose sire Leinster was a high-class sprinter who excelled on good and quicker ground, impressed at Gulfstream in the Royal Palm Stakes, which the stable's Lennilu won en route to finishing third in this last year. Aidan O'Brien finally won a Queen Mary 12 months ago and his Victorious has to be feared when debut winners from this yard typically progress to high honours, and she's already won a Group race, while Wild Blossom, Alta Regina and Senorita Bonita are once-raced winners who fall into the "could be anything" category. At greater odds, Kentucky Rain might be a dark one.[Alistair Jones]

    Selections

    TOPSPEED:

    Victorious

    RP RATINGS:

    Wild Blossom

    SPOTLIGHT:

    Celtic Dispute

    POSTDATA:

    Victorious