July 14 / 14.25 Newmarket (July)

14.25

Good To Firm

Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By bet365) (Group 2) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By bet365) (Group 2) (Fillies)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00

Form: 144

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won well on the other course here (5f, good to soft) in April, then had an excuse (the race didn't pan out smoothly) at York; good fourth in the Albany at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) most recently and may be capable of better still; one of the main players.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Persian Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Behind both Porta Fortuna and Soprano in the Albany and it was an uncompetitive Group 2 that she won at the July meeting (6f, good); the odds-on second wasn't seen to best effect and could finish only sixth in the Lowther next time; probably playing for the places.

12/1

1st

1

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Persian Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

took keen hold, disputing third, pressed leaders 2f out, carried right over 1f out, soon ridden to lead, edged left inside final furlong, kept on well

3/1

4th

12

(13)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Persian Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Most impressive at Newmarket (5f, good to soft); below that level in a York 5f Listed race (in which the horse she hammered first time out came second) when she was slowly away on good to firm and the leaders never came back; it's tempting to give her another chance to fulfil the promise of her debut win; 6f should be fine.

22/1

1/3

Form: 211 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Improving filly who has recorded easy wins at Haydock (novice event by 11l) and this course (Listed race by 4l) the last twice, both over 6f (on good/good to firm); granddam won this contest in 2009; leading player on the figures and has excellent credentials.
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14/1

Form: 71 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly who looks a nice prospect for Tom Ward, having scored comfortably at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last time; potentially useful and may acquit herself well in this better grade; however, others have stronger form as things stand.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Woodhay Wonder

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Latest three wins were over C&D (good to firm and good) and although her most recent efforts haven't been up to much (in cheekpieces the last twice, now discarded) she was thereabouts in two strong 6f handicaps here in the spring; might be all the better for a recent break and not dismissed.

10/1

8th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Goodwood

Woodhay Wonder

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Had an excellent 2024 season, winning two over 6f and close up in strong 5f handicaps (all on good or quicker ground) as well; this season hasn't been going so swimmingly, though, with fitting cheekpieces no obvious help at Ascot (back over 5f) 17 days ago; has to turn things round.

7/1

5

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Woodhay Wonder

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Fourth in last season's Palace Of Holyroodhouse over C&D and she's rated 2lb lower now; hasn't found her best yet in 2025 but cheekpieces are now added and the stable is in good form; interesting.

8/1

Form: 210

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tail-flashing filly who has shown a fair level of ability over 5f, including a win; not disgraced (11th of 26) in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot but needs improvement for this new trip; connections have a better chance with Persian Dreamer.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Thanksbutnothanks

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Has flashed her tail; fair form over 5f on first three starts, including on soft on debut; however, 11th of 26 in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot on third occasion pointed to limitations, as does her last of four in 6f Group 2 at Newmarket on latest start.

25/1

4th

4

(2)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Thanksbutnothanks

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 1f, increased tempo under 3f out, headed under 2f out, lost third and weakened from over 1f out

25/1

11th

27

(20)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Thanksbutnothanks

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Tail-flashing filly who was narrowly denied on debut here (soft) before making amends at Lingfield (5f, good to firm; beat Mariamne); has a lot to find on the figures.

66/1

Form: 13

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Promising filly who justified favouritism on the other track here (5f, good) in early May, then ran well in the Albany at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) where she finished nicely for 2l third; should be capable of further progress and commands respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Soprano

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Very useful filly; successful over 1m at Royal Ascot (handicap) and Deauville (Group 3) last term and Kempton (AW Listed) on reappearance; came up short returned to Royal Ascot (Group 2) last time but commands respect, even with a 3lb penalty, back down in grade.

11/4

7

(7)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Soprano

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Her highlights last season included a win in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and a clearcut success in Group 3 at Deauville (1m, good) in August; made virtually all when just holding off Crimson Advocate on Kempton reappearance (1m Listed) in March but she's exposed after 16 starts and has something to find on the figures back in a Group 2.

12/1

1st

10

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Soprano

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

led

5/6

Non-runners

Soprano

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Payout
Exacta £7.40
Straight Forecast £6.50
Trifecta £12.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Of Mystery

LAMBOURN:

Persian Dreamer

RP RATINGS:

Star Of Mystery

TOPSPEED:

Star Of Mystery

POSTDATA:

Star Of Mystery

NEWMARKET:

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Daily Mail:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

Star Of Mystery

Daily Record:

Star Of Mystery