July 27 / 13.50 Ascot

13.50

Good

Sodexo Live! Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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Sodexo Live! Princess Margaret Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.15

Form: 32

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to justify favouritism on York debut (6f, good to soft) but fulfilled the high promise of that effort (strong form) when beating all bar the hugely exciting Fairy Godmother in the Group 3 Albany at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); flattered to finish within a length of the winner who did well to win at all, but the third and fourth went on to be close up in a Group 2 at the July festival; sets the standard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Simmering

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ollie Sangster

Good second in the Albany on this card last year, then landed two Group prizes; creditable third, one place behind stablemate Flight, in the 1,000 Guineas but was soundly beaten in the Irish version; chance partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

33/1

10

(11)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Simmering

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ollie Sangster

Solid juvenile campaign featured Group wins over 6f/7f in Britain/France and a good second to Lake Victoria over 7f at this track in the Moyglare; fourth in the Prix Marcel Boussac; doubts raised by a tame run in the Fred Darling on reappearance; left that form behind when third in the 1,000 Guineas, one length behind stablemate Flight.

13/2

10

(11)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Simmering

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ollie Sangster

Solid juvenile campaign featured Group wins over 6f/7f in Britain/France and a good second to Lake Victoria over 7f at this track in the Moyglare; fourth in the Prix Marcel Boussac; doubts raised by a tame run in the Fred Darling on reappearance; left that form behind when third in the 1,000 Guineas, one length behind stablemate Flight.

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 1218

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Confined to 5f thus far; won two of her first three races but limitations seemingly exposed in the Queen Mary here, for all that she wasn't favoured by her track position; should stay 6f but has an air of vulnerability about her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Betty Clover

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-12 since and has had some major blips along the way; reappeared with fair fifth in Listed event at Kempton (1m) in March but Never Let Go was ahead of her in that race and the market leaders were well below form; only beaten a nose in the corresponding race 12 months ago but even that will need bettering today.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Betty Clover

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 2yo; had some good form early in her 3yo campaign too and although her form dropped off on her final two starts, soft ground may not have been ideal; half-sister to an AW winner so the surface shouldn't be an issue; even her best efforts need bettering in this field though.

50/1

16th

17

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Betty Clover

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Tailed off in Group 3 at Sandown (1m, soft) just 15 days ago and a risky proposition on the back of that; however, she was third in a Group 3 at Chantilly (1m, good to soft) in July and was held up in a contest that favoured those who raced more prominently when seventh of 13 in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) in July; not written off each-way.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 126 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All runs at 6f; debut winner on the AW; ridden positively when second in a Newmarket Listed race and perhaps not seen to best effect under more patient tactics in a Group 2 there at the July festival, won by a filly who was behind her the time before; a repeat of that penultimate run would see her right in the mix.
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7th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Tales Of The Heart

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All runs at 6f; debut winner on the AW; has finished behind some of today's opposition in all her subsequent runs and gave the impression last time at Ascot that a longer trip might now be needed; this fast 6f could find her out.

12/1

3rd

9

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Tales Of The Heart

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All runs at 6f; debut winner on the AW; ridden positively when second in a Newmarket Listed race and perhaps not seen to best effect under more patient tactics in a Group 2 there at the July festival, won by a filly who was behind her the time before; a repeat of that penultimate run would see her right in the mix.

10/1

6th

10

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Tales Of The Heart

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in rear

11/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Travelled with purpose before going clear at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; 5-1) and held on cosily by a half length after showing inexperience in front; disappointing to see the runner-up well held next time (third also behind Alice Fairfax the run before) but this Kingman filly looks decidedly useful.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Mandurah

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Winning 2yo debut was followed by a stout effort in a Group 3 over C&D (also good to firm) when leading from some way out and looked like holding on but couldn't quite sustain her effort; has rarely had her ground since but she ran well against an improver on AW (7f) in October on final start for the Crisfords; sold for 150,000gns; she might well have a good 4yo season.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandurah

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won on 2yo debut and was close fourth in Ascot Group 3 next time; hasn't hit that level since but she's had only two runs in handicaps and made some encouraging late headway at York (6f, good to soft; hood) last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous back up in trip.

13/2

9/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling; raced on the favoured side when overcoming trouble in running to make a successful start at Haydock (6f, good); it's hard to go wild about the form with the second well held since and the third now 0-5, but it's hard to gauge how good this filly might be.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:07 Kempton (AW)

Definitive

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Campaigned only on turf; 0-5 since debut win and has inconsistent form this term; may prove suited by the switch to this sphere, being sister to a multiple AW scorer (including four times over C&D).

20/1

5

(2)

10th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 4

17:45 Haydock

Definitive

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Ran encouragingly at Doncaster last weekend with reappearance under her belt; still has low mileage and looks interesting returned to the scene of her 2yo debut win (sole Haydock attempt).

8/1

1

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Definitive

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

Made a good start when winning a Haydock maiden (6f, good) last July; wasn't beaten far in Group 3 at Ascot next time but she's finished tailed off in both subsequent runs and latest was on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) last month; still unexposed but she needs a big turnaround.

10/1

20/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pedigree a mix of speed and stamina; did a professional job in narrowly winning a 6f novice at Thirsk (good to soft) but the runner-up is now 0-5 and Definitive on her debut made easier work of beating that same horse; needs to step up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Alice Fairfax

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) in June on second start then not beaten far when sixth of eight in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm); below par in Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, soft) latest but travelled well before fading and could have more to offer now down in grade and back on better ground.

10/1

6th

1

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Alice Fairfax

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Thirsk winner (6f, good to soft) who appeared to have her limitations laid bare when only sixth of eight in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (good to firm); the winner of that has since won a Group 2 but the placed horses were nowhere in Thursday's Lowther; could improve for today's 7f (half-sister to a 1m2f winner) but she's not overly appealing.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Alice Fairfax

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Kevin Ryan

Pedigree a mix of speed and stamina; did a professional job in narrowly winning a 6f novice at Thirsk (good to soft) but the runner-up is now 0-5 and Definitive on her debut made easier work of beating that same horse; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Tactical, a smart 2yo for the same connections; wasn't overly pressed to justify market confidence at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 13-8) where Andrew Balding often introduces his better 2yos; the two placed horses have come up short since but she's promising.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Handcuffed

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider.

6/1

12th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Handcuffed

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider.

6/1

11th

5

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Handcuffed

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

midfield in centre of group

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1334 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Kept to 5f since her successful debut at 6f; unlucky in the Hilary Needler and then held her own against the boys when third in the Windsor Castle here last month (good to firm); it could be that soft ground didn't suit her in a French Listed race three weeks ago; brings quality form at her best and plenty of experience.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Aviation Time

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold and made all, edged left over 1f out, soon ridden and flashed tail, kept on well but flashed tail inside final furlong

Evs

2

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

14:07 Windsor

Aviation Time

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Hasn't been able to recapture the form of her third in the Windsor Castle but it wasn't a bad run at Chester last time and this is her best opportunity for a while.

13/8

3rd

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:25 Chester

Aviation Time

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

Third in the Listed Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on her third start; not at the same level at Deauville (5f, soft; Listed) and Ascot (6f, good to firm; Group 3) the last twice but she drops back down in grade today and could have a part to play.

5/1

Non-runners

Miss El Fundi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.30
Straight Forecast £34.80
Tricast £131.72
Trifecta £114.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Simmering

Daily Mirror:

Handcuffed

NEWMARKET:

Mandurah

The Guardian:

Definitive

The Sun:

Handcuffed

The Star:

Handcuffed

D Express:

Mandurah

Daily Record:

Mandurah

RP RATINGS:

Simmering

TOPSPEED:

Simmering

POSTDATA:

Simmering

The Times:

Simmering

Telegraph:

Simmering

Daily Mail:

Simmering