June 19 / 15.45 Ascot

15.45

Good To Firm

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £133466.98
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 238-28 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Best form has been on good or soft ground; spoiled her finishing effort by hanging left at Newmarket (1m1f Group 2) on seasonal debut but ran creditably on the figures despite probably hitting the front too soon; looks interesting on that form but she finished last behind Breege at Epsom 18 days ago and needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.
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1st

6

(11)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Running Lion

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Mercurial mare who is smart on her day; won 1m Group 2 at Royal Ascot and finished a close second in the Group 1 Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) last year; the effect of the cheekpieces that prompted an improved fourth when bidding to retain her Ascot crown has worn off the last twice, though, including when a surprise market mover but beaten 24l in the Group 1 Nassau (1m2f, heavy) last time; wins nothing on that form, and the widest stall is not helpful, but she'd be a big threat if first-time blinkers fire her up.

11/4

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and went close in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); respectable fourth back at Royal Ascot last month but she hasn't been at her very best this season and looks vulnerable today; can lead.

25/1

4

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when bidding for a second win in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes but finished behind two of today's rivals and there seems no obvious reason why she should reverse the placings; ran as if something was amiss in this contest last year.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.25

Form: 12/10- D

Last run: 396 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-5 and her only defeat in first four starts was a close second in Sun Chariot at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in 2022; didn't fire in another Group 1 at Newbury (Lockinge) last spring and now returns after 13 months off but her peak form puts her firmly in the picture and she still has potential; respected for yard that has won two of the last four renewals.
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2nd

6

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Laurel

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

Record of 3-5 and her only defeat in first four starts was a close second in Sun Chariot at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) in 2022; didn't fire in another Group 1 at Newbury (Lockinge) last spring and now returns after 13 months off but her peak form puts her firmly in the picture and she still has potential; respected for yard that has won two of the last four renewals.

7/2

10th

13

(5)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Laurel

8st 13lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has looked very talented and highly promising against her own sex, notably finishing a good second in last year's Sun Chariot at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) on only her third start; 3-3 otherwise, the latest success in AW Listed contest at Kempton where she comfortably beat inferior rivals; still open to plenty of further progress and appears to have a top-level race in her; strongly respected, with the 3lb allowance, on first attempt against males.

7/2

1st

4

(9)

10th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Laurel

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, shaken up and quickened to lead over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, comfortably

1/3

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £4.25

Form: 2141-3

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with Listed win (7f, very soft) in France and she started this campaign with a close third behind Gregarina in Group 3 at the Curragh (7f, soft); could still have more to offer but her best form has been at 7f and she has quite a bit to find on this first run in a Group 2.
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1st

3

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Doom

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran well in sole AW outing; form dipped the last twice but consistent previously and she may well rebound in this scenario (drops back in class); tongue-tie now applied; successful in her last Listed attempt and also warrants respect on the pick of her Group efforts, including at Royal Ascot (1m).

7/2

1st

3

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Doom

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran well in sole AW outing; form dipped the last twice but consistent previously and she may well rebound in this scenario (drops back in class); tongue-tie now applied; successful in her last Listed attempt and also warrants respect on the pick of her Group efforts, including at Royal Ascot (1m).

7/2

Form: 00-540

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Beat Breege when winning a Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, soft) last August but has been disappointing since, including in three runs for current yard this season; had an excuse back at 6f last time but she still has something to prove at this trip and others are preferred.
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4th

8

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Magical Sunset

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

raced in second, outpaced and lost second 2f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

15/2

9th

1

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Magical Sunset

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear throughout, no extra towards far side from under 2f out

66/1

Form: 5205-3 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year and final four starts for Tom Clover were in Group 1s, easily best of those efforts when second in the Matron at Leopardstown; joined Joseph O'Brien after 1,650,000gns sale last December; only third of six behind Ocean Jewel in Group 2 at the Curragh on recent stable debut but she didn't get much luck in that race and should benefit from that run; key player back at this track and all of her wins have been on good/good to firm.
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6th

4

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Rogue Millennium

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

13/2

3rd

2

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Millennium

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced centre alone, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, lost second 1f out, kept on

9/1

Form: 24-544 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ran well at a big price when fourth in a Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time but was behind Breege and Royal Dress in that race and this looks a tough task.
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15th

11

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Julia Augusta

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Third at Epsom on return was a lot better than either of her subsequent efforts and she's only ever won two novice events, the latest in June 2022; some stiff tasks, admittedly, but others have more pressing claims.

33/1

7th

7

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Julia Augusta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Capable of useful form; didn't fare badly in Royal Ascot handicap most recently considering two things were against her (partially shod, poorly drawn); however, chance of ending a three-year losing spell depends on whether the first-time tongue-tie works a treat.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Julia Augusta

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Largely found it tough at Listed/Group level on joining David O'Meara last summer but made a promising return to action with her sights lowered when keeping on for third in 8.5f Epsom handicap (good to soft) on Oaks day; should be competitive from an unchanged mark.

16/1

10/1

Form: 542-31

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-13 and her wins were on her first start in May 2022 and her latest one in a Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago; now takes another step up in class but she's versatile ground-wise and her best run last season was a second in the Sandringham at this meeting; in the mix with cheekpieces added.
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1st

7

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Breege

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Sean Quinn

Consistent in the main and versatile ground-wise, she gained a deserved big prize in the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes (8.5f; against fillies and mares) at Epsom in June; however, she's been beaten on her three starts since and her limitations are again likely to be exposed this afternoon.

33/1

7th

1

(9)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Breege

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

sweating, pressed leader, lost second over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

18:05 Chester

Breege

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Consistent filly who's done nothing wrong this season, backing up her Epsom Group 3 win with a solid effort in Group 2 at Royal Ascot in first-time headgear; a penalty leaves her a bit to find but she's fine round easy, turning courses (can lug left) and should give her running as usual dropped from 1m and switched to blinkers.

8/1

8th
12 (9)
Royal Dress

10/1

Form: 407-13 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Her wins have come on soft/heavy but she has form on good to firm; found major improvement in a hood when winning at Goodwood (1m Listed) on stable debut and she didn't get the breaks when a close third behind Breege at Epsom (Group 3) last time; has her sights raised again in this Group 2 but she still has potential as a miler and could be dangerous.
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4

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Royal Dress

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Landed a Group 3 in Ireland last July and back in that sort of form when the ready winner of a 1m Pontefract Listed race (good) 18 days ago, readily quickening 3.25l clear of the reopposing Cheshire Dancer; went without the hood she'd worn since the start of 2024 at Pontefract and it's left off again; leading form claims but is up against some progressive 3yos.

7/2

1st

8

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Royal Dress

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Form since wearing a hood features 1m Listed and 1m1f Group 3 wins on British/Irish soil last term; has made the frame in Group races at York and Epsom this season; major contender in this field, provided the removal of headgear doesn't have a negative effect.

9/2

5

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

13:00 Epsom

Royal Dress

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: James Tate

Listed winner on soft last May and she also won a five-runner Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good; last to first) last July; shaped okay when third to runaway winner in York Group 2 (1m2f, good to firm) on last month's reappearance; it's hard to say whether she or Chic Colombine suffered the worst nightmare run in this race last year but both ran on well to be placed and she's firmly in the mix again if getting sufficient breaks.

4/1

Form: 132-64 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on soft and latest was in Newbury handicap (1m) last July; went close in a French Listed race last autumn and fair fourth in Group 2 at the Curragh (1m, good) last month but she finished behind two of today's rivals in the latter race; has work to do to reverse those placings and she's never run on ground with firm in the description; tongue-tie added.
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5th

6

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Orchid Bloom

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield on outer

7/1

9th

10

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Orchid Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Both wins have been on soft and latest was in Newbury handicap (1m) last July; went close in a French Listed race last autumn and fair fourth in Group 2 at the Curragh (1m, good) last month but she finished behind two of today's rivals in the latter race; has work to do to reverse those placings and she's never run on ground with firm in the description; tongue-tie added.

18/1

4th

6

(8)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Orchid Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Useful form in five runs last year; went very close in a Listed race over this trip on heavy at Saint-Cloud on final start; well below her best in a Listed race on soft at Goodwood early this month; needs to find her form again on first attempt in a Group race but this does not seem a deep contest for this grade.

9/2

16/1

Form: 141-72 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Graduated last year through the handicap ranks to win a Group 3 over 1m2f at Newmarket (soft) in October; back to that form when only just missing out in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m, soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces; hard to rule out further progress but this demands more and all of her wins have come on soft ground.
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13th

7

(5)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Novus

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

slowly into stride

9/1

1st

8

(1)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:05 Goodwood

Novus

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

slowly away, towards rear

9/2

11th
1 (12)
Ocean Jewel

7/1

Form: 3158-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Seven of her eight runs have been on good ground; has some ups and downs in her profile but she's been generally progressive and hit a personal best when landing a Group 2 at the Curragh (1m, good) on return last month; has a penalty for that success but she found plenty after travelling strongly into the race and had two of today's rivals behind her; still unexposed at this trip and she's an interesting contender.
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11th

1

(12)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Ocean Jewel

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Seven of her eight runs have been on good ground; has some ups and downs in her profile but she's been generally progressive and hit a personal best when landing a Group 2 at the Curragh (1m, good) on return last month; has a penalty for that success but she found plenty after travelling strongly into the race and had two of today's rivals behind her; still unexposed at this trip and she's an interesting contender.

7/1

1st

5

(6)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Ocean Jewel

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, midfield, headway going okay on near side of group from 2f out, led 1f out, pushed out

4/1

1st

5

(6)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Ocean Jewel

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, midfield, headway going okay on near side of group from 2f out, led 1f out, pushed out

4/1

100/1

Form: 436906

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Started her career with two 7f wins (maiden/novice) last summer but she's 0-9 since; ran respectably in two Group 2 events at Meydan early this year but she's not made an impact since returning to Britain (handicaps); bottom of the pack on ratings and can only be watched.
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4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Nibras Angel

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins at 7f on turf but she acts on the AW and didn't get the chance to show what she can do over 1m2f when hampered over C&D in September on first attempt over this far; shade to prove for win purposes.

14/1

4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Nibras Angel

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins at 7f on turf but she acts on the AW and didn't get the chance to show what she can do over 1m2f when hampered over C&D in September on first attempt over this far; shade to prove for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 4365-3 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Several useful efforts last season, including a second in Group 3 at Longchamp (1m1f, good to soft) and a third in German Oaks (1m3f, soft); made solid start for new yard when third in Group 3 in France (1m2f, very soft) in April but this is tougher and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.
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12th

8

(12)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Sea The Lady

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ex-French; solid form in stakes races at two and three, including third in the 2023 German Oaks (1m3f, soft); best run last year when behind the Irish-trained American Sonja in a 1m2f Longchamp Group 3; run was too bad to be true on Irish debut at Naas.

10/1

12th

8

(12)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Sea The Lady

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

never better than midfield

10/1

9th

8

(6)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 98y

16:23 Naas

Sea The Lady

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

French recruit; solid form in stakes company at two and three, including a 2.5l third in the 2023 German Oaks (1m3f, soft); best run last year came behind American Sonja in a Longchamp Group 3; has a bit to find on the figures and is probably best watched on stable bow.

12/1

Form: 2757-1 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Two Listed wins at 1m on slow ground when trained in France; weak 16-1 on her stable debut at the Curragh (7f, soft) last month but she came from last for a last-gasp win in that Group 3 (Doom third); this race is tougher on this switch to quicker ground but William Buick is booked and she's not ruled out back up in trip; stablemate of Rogue Millennium.
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4th

6

(8)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Gregarina

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, some headway 2f out, ran on and went fourth inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

14th

4

(14)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Gregarina

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two Listed wins at 1m on slow ground when trained in France; weak 16-1 on her stable debut at the Curragh (7f, soft) last month but she came from last for a last-gasp win in that Group 3 (Doom third); this race is tougher on this switch to quicker ground but William Buick is booked and she's not ruled out back up in trip; stablemate of Rogue Millennium.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £45.70
Straight Forecast £27.37
Tricast £286.55
Trifecta £417.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Millennium

NEWMARKET:

Laurel

Telegraph:

Ocean Jewel

POSTDATA:

Running Lion

The Star:

Breege

D Express:

Laurel

The Sun:

Laurel

RP RATINGS:

Rogue Millennium

TOPSPEED:

Rogue Millennium

The Times:

Rogue Millennium

The Guardian:

Rogue Millennium

Daily Mail:

Rogue Millennium

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Millennium

Daily Record:

Rogue Millennium