June 01 / 14.00 Epsom

14.00

Good To Soft

Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By My Pension Expert) (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By My Pension Expert) (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.35
  • Place: £1.45

Form: 2542-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; 0-11 since debut win but is largely consistent and has plenty of useful form, notably second-place finishes at Royal Ascot (handicap) and Glorious Goodwood (Group 3) last term; ties in very closely with Royal Dress on Goodwood reappearance running; again has solid claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

13/2

  • Place: £1.35

Form: 114-10

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has won on good ground; last three wins on soft/heavy, the most recent in great style at Saint-Cloud (1m Listed) on seasonal debut; came up well short in the Pouliches since but has been generally progressive otherwise; two of the last three 3yos to win this prize had, like this filly, contested a Group 1 the time before; 3-3 under William Buick; interesting in receipt of 12lb age allowance back down in class.
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14th

4

(14)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her seven outings since, five this season; 1m2f might have stretched her at Newmarket last time but others are still more convincing.

20/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Chic Colombine

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her six outings since, four this season; drops in class and runs in her first handicap since September 2023; tried 1m2f once, when tailed off last June; plenty to prove.

14/1

10th

4

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but she was a long way below that level on her three outings this season; appears for the first time since June.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 1407-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All wins on soft/heavy but has performed well on faster; prevailed in a tight three-way finish at Goodwood (1m Listed) on stable/seasonal debut, taking well to first-time hood and showing major improvement; still unexposed beyond 7f and may be set for a progressive 2024 campaign; respected in the retained headgear.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 624-54

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW since November, creditable fourth in 1m Listed race at Kempton most recently; subsequently sold out of Roger Varian's yard for 72,000gns; faces a harder task at this level returned to turf.
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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

9/1

Form: 348-25

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Most wins on ground softer than good; no match for a smart colt at Doncaster on seasonal debut, then was hindered by racing away from the main action at Newmarket (behind Running Lion); capable of being involved, having finished a close third in this race 12 months ago (good to firm).
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8th

1

(3)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Astral Beau

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Ran creditably behind smart Charyn when bidding for a second success in the Doncaster Mile (soft); only fifth in Group races since but has possibilities returned to Listed level.

11/4

5th

1

(2)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:00 Epsom

Astral Beau

9st 8lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

took keen hold, raced in second against near rail

9/1

5th

2

(5)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Astral Beau

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

A well-held third in this 12 months ago after winning a Listed race at Doncaster, in which she was no match for a subsequent Group 2 winner in this year's renewal; could strip fitter for that outing and a repeat of last year's peak efforts in a Group 3 at Epsom and the Group 1 Falmouth wouldn't see her far away; dangerous to pass over.

13/2

14/1

Form: 16-5

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who may have more to offer in the right scenario; however, she faces a difficult task on bare ratings in this field, including in relation to the other 3yo, and is seemingly crying out for 1m2f+ judged on the way she shaped at York (1m Listed) two weeks ago.
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9th

13

(11)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Glimpsed

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Has faced stiffer tasks since making a successful debut at Newmarket (7f, soft) last October and finished behind Chic Colombine in a Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Derby day; shaped as though further would suit and is a half-sister to an AW winner, but she still needs to improve if she is to reverse those placings; stable also runs La Pasionaria.

14/1

6th

9

(8)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:00 Epsom

Glimpsed

8st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

14/1

5th

6

(3)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

15:15 York

Glimpsed

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on debut at Newmarket (7f, soft) last October and heavy ground may have been too much when soundly beaten there in November (1m Listed); hails from a fine family her connections have enjoyed plenty of success with, and she retains potential; not discounted.

16/1

Form: 1265-1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly, formerly trained by Ed Walker and now based in France; produced a late surge to win at Longchamp (7f, very soft; Listed) on debut for new stable, collaring a subsequent Group 3 scorer and leaving the impression she'll be as effective back up in distance; won on fast ground last term; could well improve further; interesting contender.
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8th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Sea Of Thieves

9st 6lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

Formerly trained in Britain; bagged Listed honours at Longchamp (7f, very soft) on debut for this French yard; subsequently came up short in the Epsom race won by Breege but this drop back in trip may help.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:00 Epsom

Sea Of Thieves

9st 8lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

in touch with leaders

11/1

5th

7

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Sea Of Thieves

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Had been off for six months since her debut when winning a Haydock novice (7f, good to firm) in May and ran just as well when second of 13 under her penalty at Newbury (1m, good) three weeks later; out of her depth in a Group 3 here (1m, good to soft) in July, but this looks more realistic and she is the least exposed in the field.

13/2

Form: 0238-2 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft going; spoiled her finishing effort by hanging left at Newmarket (1m1f Group 2) on seasonal debut, though ran creditably on the figures despite probably hitting the front too soon in hindsight; late withdrawal from last year's Oaks, having got upset in the stalls; leading player in this grade, provided she has a better Epsom experience this time and ideally keeps straight at the finish.
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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

Non-runners

Sparks Fly

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £18.59
Tricast £178.15
Trifecta £212.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Running Lion

SPOTLIGHT:

Chic Colombine

TOPSPEED:

Sparks Fly

Telegraph:

Breege

Daily Mail:

Astral Beau

Daily Mirror:

Chic Colombine

Daily Record:

Chic Colombine

The Guardian:

Sparks Fly

The Star:

Sparks Fly

POSTDATA:

Running Lion

NEWMARKET:

Running Lion

The Times:

Running Lion

D Express:

Running Lion

The Sun:

Running Lion