July 29 / 13.50 Ascot

13.50

Soft

Bateaux London Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Bateaux London Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.25
  • Place: £5.25

Form: 31 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up plenty on her debut form to win a fillies' maiden at Newmarket's July meeting (6f, good to firm), accounting for a couple of newcomers in workmanlike fashion; for one bred to stay well, today's greater emphasis on stamina (courtesy of the ground) should be in her favour.
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5th

11

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sacred Angel

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Very useful 6f filly last term, winning Group 3 at Ascot then running creditably in two Group 1 races; absent since folding tamely and well held in strongly run 1,000 Guineas six months ago (33-1); still needs to prove she stays 1m but this easier test looks more suitable; leading chance on ratings.

9/2

5th

11

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sacred Angel

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Very useful 6f filly last term, winning Group 3 at Ascot then running creditably in two Group 1 races; absent since folding tamely and well held in strongly run 1,000 Guineas six months ago (33-1); still needs to prove she stays 1m but this easier test looks more suitable; leading chance on ratings.

9/2

13th

11

(9)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Sacred Angel

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful over 6f at two, winning the Princess Margaret at Ascot (Group 3; beat Pretty Crystal by 3l) then making the frame at Group 1 level in the Morny (behind Ramatuelle) and Cheveley Park (behind Porta Fortuna); however, her rating is well below the required standard in this field and the extra 2f presents a question mark (mixed messages in pedigree).

40/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.15

Form: 15 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Smart pedigree; both runs over 6f on good to firm; won a weak race with comfort first time out at Ripon and held her own on the step up to Group 3 at Royal Ascot where fifth in the Albany; has ground to make up on Soprano but dam won a Group race on soft ground and these conditions might bring her on; respected.
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9th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Pretty Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Gamely won the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; best to forgive her 1,000 Guineas defeat but it's harder to excuse her Group 3 effort (6f) last time; first-time headgear needs to make a difference.

12/1

10th

7

(11)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Pretty Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

10/1

10th

7

(1)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Pretty Crystal

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Beaten in major races won by Porta Fortuna, Sacred Angel and Darnation last summer but looked an improved filly in the Nell Gwyn here (7f, good) on reappearance, gamely beating Dance Sequence by a neck; supplemented for this contest at a cost of £30,000; may well build on her trial win provided she stays the new trip (mixed messages in pedigree on that score).

14/1

3rd
11 (4)
Symbology

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£230,000 yearling; appeared to get wiser as the race progressed when making a winning debut at York (6f, good; 2-1), doing it fairly comfortably in the end from off the pace; the bare form is nothing special but the stable won the recent Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket with one stepping up markedly in grade; it's hard to know how good she might be.
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7th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Symbology

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Third in two 2yo Group races last summer and she'd be of interest if rediscovering that form, but she's struggled on her three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

26th

5

(7)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Symbology

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Won a fillies' novice at York on her debut last July (6f, good); acquitted herself with credit in Group races afterwards, best effort when a close third in the Lowther at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); has a fair bit to prove after two modest runs in Listed races this season.

66/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Symbology

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Won debut at York last July; down the field on last three starts, always in rear in Newbury Listed race on return; has something to prove and needs the drop from 6f (all starts) to 5f to have a positive effect.

10/1

Form: 81 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never at the races when noticeably weak in the market on AW debut but was sent off favourite at Newmarket next time (6f, good) and duly bolted up; that wasn't a strong race by July Course standards but a Lowther entry would suggest there's more to come from her.
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4

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Dazzling Star

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Never at the races when noticeably weak in the market on AW debut but was sent off favourite at Newmarket next time (6f, good) and duly bolted up; limitations seemingly exposed when beaten just over 5l into fourth (Pretty Crystal over 2l ahead in second) in the Group 3 Princess Margaret at Ascot (6f, good again) since but it is still early days; first attempt at 7f.

13/2

4th

2

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Dazzling Star

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Never at the races when noticeably weak in the market on AW debut but was sent off favourite at Newmarket next time (6f, good) and duly bolted up; that wasn't a strong race by July Course standards but a Lowther entry would suggest there's more to come from her.

9/1

1st

1

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket (July)

Dazzling Star

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

Top yard but easy to back 8-1 shot for 6f Kempton AW debut 23 days ago where she conceded ground at the start and was never really on an even keel; should come on for the experience but has some learning to do.

5/2

Form: 136

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
First two runs were over 5f, winning at Redcar (soft) and close up in a French Listed race (very soft); came from some way off the pace to finish sixth in the Albany at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and, with her proven effectiveness on testing ground, she's likely to make her presence felt.
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7th

8

(11)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

12:50 Newmarket

Komat

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Disappointing in sales race at Doncaster (6.5f, soft) in September but lost her right-hind shoe; showed promise on soft/very soft ground in the spring before respectable summer efforts in two Group 3 races (6f, good to firm/good), and no surprise if she bounces back with a big performance.

25/1

15th

18

(15)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Komat

8st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Won at Redcar (soft) in the spring; fairly useful RPRs at Listed/Group level since, the peak one achieved in the Albany at Royal Ascot where she finished sixth; place possibilities off bottom weight.

9/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 12 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Narrow Windsor winner (6f, good to firm) who was no match for a smart easy winner at Newmarket (6f, good) but came nicely clear of the rest, including fourth-placed Indispensable who has since going close in a Listed race; this demands more from her but she's promising.
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9th

9

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Goodwood

Cry Fiction

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Outran her 40-1 odds in Listed grade at Newmarket (6f) on second outing; hasn't backed up that form in two Group races since and current rating may flatter her; drop back in grade is the main cause for optimism.

14/1

8th

2

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Cry Fiction

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

All runs over 6f on good or faster; narrow Windsor winner who was no match for a good Godolphin filly here before finishing down the field in a Group 3 at Ascot's King George meeting; looks vulnerable.

25/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did it comfortably at Chepstow (6f, good to soft; 15-2) but the runner-up was coming up short for a third time and the third was well held at Bath last week; this looks a tall order.
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3rd

1

(1)

21st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gladly Ever After

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

It wasn't a strong maiden that she won at Chepstow on debut in July (6f, good to soft) and she hasn't progressed since; likely vulnerable once more on this AW debut.

8/1

6th

4

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Gladly Ever After

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

6f Chepstow winner on debut (good to soft) and fair run when seventh in Ascot Group 3 next time (6f, good); hung right when third at Windsor last time (6f, good, showed plenty of speed); interesting on first run at 5f.

5/1

5

(7)

5th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:40 Hamilton

Gladly Ever After

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ready winner of a 6f maiden at Chepstow on her debut in July; couldn't cope with Group 3 company next time but she ran creditably at Windsor three weeks ago (6f, good); drop to 5f shouldn't be an issue; considered.

3/1

10/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 300,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to a Group 1 winner; holes can be picked in the form of her Thirsk win (6f, good; ground changed to good to soft in places straight after) but she swept from near last to first en route to a clearcut win and looked decidedly useful; respected.
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2nd

1

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Haydock

Lunar Shine

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Cost 300,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to a Group 1 winner; swept from near last to first when looking good at Thirsk (6f, good) and raced far too freely when performing below market expectations in a Group 3 at Ascot; easy to give her another chance.

5/1

8th

7

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Lunar Shine

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Cost 300,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to a Group 1 winner; holes can be picked in the form of her Thirsk win (6f, good; ground changed to good to soft in places straight after) but she swept from near last to first en route to a clearcut win and looked decidedly useful; respected.

10/1

1st

5

(11)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Thirsk

Lunar Shine

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

300,000gns yearling; half-sister to seven winners, notably Group 1 winner Anmaat (RPR 123); dam a maiden (26), sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner Mkuzi; likely type on paper and yard off the mark with their 2yos this season.

5/1

25/1

Form: 3105 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Essentially disappointing given how smart she looked at Goodwood in May, having since trailed home last in the 7f Chesham at Royal Ascot and managed only fifth in last week's Super Sprint (5f, good to soft); would be a surprise winner.
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9th

6

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

La Guarida

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

Essentially disappointing given how smart she looked at Goodwood in May, having since trailed home last in the 7f Chesham at Royal Ascot and managed only fifth in last week's Super Sprint (5f, good to soft); would be a surprise winner.

25/1

5th

14

(2)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

La Guarida

8st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

Looked very good when comfortably brushing aside subsequent winners at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) and put a line through her Chesham run (7f) as she got upset during the preliminaries; entered in the Group 1 Moyglare but that's over 7f and she's unraced over 5f; not discounted.

14/1

16th

13

(17)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

La Guarida

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

New Bay filly who scored comfortably at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago, building on Newmarket debut promise and showing strong form (next three home have won since); already a leading player on the figures and the longer distance should aid further development.

13/2

14/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to settle and didn't see it out at Haydock on debut, but seen to much better effect on her return there when edging home in a 6f maiden (good); well down the pecking order on bare form and difficult to know how she'll cope with this rise in class.
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9th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:10 Musselburgh

Elinor Dashwood

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unplaced all four starts in Listed/Group company, including when seventh of eight at Leopardstown last month; unlikely to be good enough.

40/1

Non-runners

Soprano

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £152.00
Straight Forecast £85.24
Tricast £323.86
Trifecta £668.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Soprano

Telegraph:

Pretty Crystal

LAMBOURN:

Symbology

SPOTLIGHT:

Lunar Shine

NEWMARKET:

Dazzling Star

The Guardian:

Lunar Shine

Daily Mail:

Pretty Crystal

The Sun:

Pretty Crystal

The Star:

Pretty Crystal

TOPSPEED:

Soprano

POSTDATA:

Soprano

The Times:

Soprano

D Express:

Soprano

Daily Mirror:

Symbology

Daily Record:

Symbology