14.35
SoftQipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
- Prize money: £283550
- 1m 3f 133y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.60
Form: 212311 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 (2) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
Very smart mare who defied a penalty in Group 3 at Newbury (1m4f; beat West Wind Blows by a neck) on seasonal debut, taking record since wearing cheekpieces to 2-3 and running right up to her best; strong record at Ascot features wins in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes for the last two years (soft/good) and an excellent second in the 2025 King George; avoids a Group 1 penalty in this race and has a major chance at the weights. |
9/4 |
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1st 1 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Had excellent campaigns in 2024 and 2025, both of which ended with Group 1 success in good style against her own sex on Champions Day at Ascot; she also started last season with a big run in an Irish Group 1 and was an excellent second in the King George at Ascot in July; wore cheekpieces last two starts; concedes 4lb to male rivals today but probably still the one to beat. |
10/11 |
20/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: 16132
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 14 (10) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Won on heavy on debut; dam Hydrangea won this race in 2017 on soft; that was her first attempt at about 1m4f and that's eyecatchingly also the case now with her daughter, who's been running on well over 1m1f-1m2f; went close from the front in a Curragh Group 2 last time, which leaves her with a fair bit to find on form but she could be a marked improver trying this trip. |
20/1 |
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2nd 10 (6) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
led, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, kept on |
14/1 |
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3rd 9 (3) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 0lb |
raced in third, headway and went second over 1f out, keeping on when slightly hampered and lost second final strides |
7/2 |
13/2
- Place: £2.95
Form: 1-1121 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (8) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
German 1m4f Group 2 winner who returned from an absence to finish second in two German Group 1s last autumn; reappeared with close Listed second at Chantilly (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, a run she may improve for, and she's the one to beat this afternoon; a visor replaces cheekpieces. |
10/11 |
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3rd 7 (6) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Won seven of 11 races, including a 1m3f Listed contest in good style at Baden-Baden in May (her only start on soft ground) and a 1m4f Group 2 there in clearcut fashion in first-time cheekpieces when last seen (good to soft); Queen Of The Pride proved 3l too strong in the Lancashire Oaks on good ground, but perhaps softer is ideal and she should get that today; considered. |
13/2 |
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2nd 7 (1) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Her highly progressive 3yo campaign concluded with a Listed win in Germany (1m2f, good) last September and she's continued the excellent work this season, with another German Listed win (1m3f, soft) and a convincing Group 3 triumph at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last Friday; exciting and holds strong claims. |
9/4 |
14/1
Form: 1-3461 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (5) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Well beaten in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot 2023 on her first attempt at 1m4f and returned to the trip only on latest outing, when comfortably moving 4l clear in the closing stages at Saint-Cloud (very soft); that was a career best, in only a Listed race compared to today's Group 1 but she may now have more to offer at this sort of trip and is in each-way contention. |
14/1 |
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4th 7 (1) |
6th May 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, towards rear but in touch with leaders, went third under 4f out, disputing second when ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
3/1 |
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4th 7 (1) |
6th May 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Decent filly goes best on testing ground, winning a Navan Listed and Saint-Cloud Group 3 last season in such conditions over this trip; is 3lb better off for a 3/4l beating by White Birch in the Group 3 Alleged Stakes on return, so there should be little between them today. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 0-1634
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (1) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Dual 1m4f Listed winner on soft; best form with cheekpieces enlisted for last two outings, making the frame in Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m4f, good; just in front of Sumiha) and Group 1 Royallieu at Longchamp (1m6f, soft; one and a half lengths behind Grateful); needs to find extra. |
40/1 |
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3rd 6 (7) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
midfield, headway and went third 2f out, ran on well final 110yds |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 7-2531 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Raced freely when below-form seventh in this race last year (5-1); tongue tied first time when back to her best on soft ground three weeks ago, winning in good style for the second year running in 1m4f Group 3 at Newmarket; each-way claims if she backs it up this time round. |
12/1 |
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1st 4 (4) |
27th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Improved form last September, winning a Listed event in France (1m4f, good to soft) followed by this Group 3 (good to firm) and the latter form would give her an excellent chance today; it has not been repeated this term but two of her three results (all higher level) were respectable, so she's still firmly in the picture; tongue tied first time. |
9/4 |
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3rd 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, raced centre from 8f out |
15/2 |
50/1
Form: -46156 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Dual 1m4f Listed winner, latterly at Clairefontaine this July on her only Listed assignment this term; ran creditably in the Yorkshire Oaks (1m4f) and Prix de Royallieu (1m6f, soft) on next two outings, before finding another Group 1 at Ascot last month far too tough (40-1); trainer has won four of the last seven renewals of this race and has major chance again if this filly runs near her best on AW debut. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 (10) |
13th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Dual 1m4f Listed winner, latterly at Clairefontaine this July on her only Listed assignment this term; ran creditably in the Yorkshire Oaks (1m4f) and Prix de Royallieu (1m6f, soft) on next two outings, before finding another Group 1 at Ascot last month far too tough (40-1); trainer has won four of the last seven renewals of this race and has major chance again if this filly runs near her best on AW debut. |
2/1 |
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7th 4 (3) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Dual 1m4f Listed winner, latterly when scoring readily at Clairefontaine this July; ran creditably in the Yorkshire Oaks (1m4f) and Prix de Royallieu (1m6f, soft) on last two outings, both Group 1, but they were won by today's rivals Content and Grateful, so there is major work for this filly to do. |
50/1 |
15/2
Form: 828441
Last run: 55 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (7) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
German-trained filly; improved this term, notably when coming from last to first in six-runner, Group 2 Grand Prix de Deauville (12.5f, very soft; hooded) in August when last seen, asserting by 4l from the 4yo Gosden colt Arrest; that was her first attempt this season over this sort of trip and she did it well, giving her major claims today. |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 1-2214 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (4) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Close second in Listed race on soft on reappearance; clear best efforts on last two outings (1m4f, good) when landing the Munster Oaks at Cork and never-nearer fourth of ten at Leopardstown in another Group 3 three months later; lightly raced compared to most of these and has first-time headgear; may do better but it is needed. |
14/1 |
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4th 3 (9) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well and went fourth final 110yds |
4/1 |
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1st 5 (7) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear, headway on outer from over 3f out, went second under 3f out, soon ridden and challenging, led and ran on well inside final furlong |
5/2 |
9/1
Form: 1-2118 D
Last run: 58 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (13) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Second foal of St Leger winner Simple Verse, who won this race in 2015; Listed second on soft ground before winning a Group 3 and Group 2 over Haydock's 1m4f (good) this summer, in the latter produced later to score by 3l; ran badly when second favourite for the Yorkshire Oaks, possibly because of first run on good to firm; serious player if back to her best. |
9/1 |
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8th 3 (6) |
22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Second foal of St Leger winner Simple Verse; 4yo who has run just five times, winning three; took a Group 3 at Haydock in June by a short head; same C&D (1m4f, good; unraced on firmer) in July when produced later to win the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks by 3l; one of the top form options after that and there is a lot to like about the way she is progressing. |
11/4 |
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1st 4 (2) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
She was making just her third start when Listed runner-up at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) in May on reappearance, and she went one better in a Group 3 over this C&D last month (good; Lady Boba short-head second); her dam won the St Leger and she's one of two for a stable that has won this nine times; firmly on the up and can play another leading role. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 883210 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (9) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Settling her has seemingly become a near-impossible task, but she nevertheless saw out 1m4f very well when second in the Irish Oaks and winning the Yorkshire Oaks; that Group 1 form gives her a big chance and she won on soft ground last term, but a very shortlived effort from the back in 1m2f Group 1 at Longchamp (hooded) 13 days ago was disconcerting. |
5/1 |
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1st 5 (3) |
22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
pulled hard, in touch with leaders on inner |
3/1 |
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2nd 2 (6) |
20th Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
held up in midfield, waiting for room 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner |
11/4 |
11/1
Form: 212521 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 16 (6) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won Kensington Palace handicap at last year's Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and added a Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in the autumn; weakened into a well-held sixth in 1m2f York Group 2 on reappearance in May but she's entitled to strip fitter for the outing; shoulders a 3lb penalty for the French win. |
25/1 |
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6th 3 (7) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra. |
5/1 |
|
3 (7) |
15th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 1-3538
Last run: 91 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (12) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Chantilly Listed winner (1m1f, heavy) last October; staying-on third when 50-1 in the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) this May but that's easily her best show this term and hanging so badly right in the Irish Oaks on latest start was off-putting. |
20/1 |
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8th 13 (10) |
20th Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
held up in rear |
6/1 |
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3rd 10 (7) |
31st May 2024 Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won two out of four starts as 2yo, notably a Listed race at Chantilly (1m1f, heavy) by 5l in October; not quite at that level back in France this term for a Group 3 (10.5f, very soft) or Group 2 (1m2f, soft) which suggests that she will find this very tough, even if her stamina can be stretched. |
66/1 |
14/1
Form: 161631 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 11 (2) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Raced at 1m6f on last four outings, winning two; latest two weeks ago was the eyeopener when she met plenty of trouble in running but travelled strongly and emerged with a powerful late run under Christophe Soumillon to win Group 1 Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (soft); others have better form but she clicked in a major way that day and is not comfortably dismissed. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 8 (6) |
12th Sep 2024 Good 1m 6f 115y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Won a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh in June and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse in July, both on good ground; hung right in Group 2 at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm) on latest outing but made some progress from off the pace to finish just under 3l behind Night Sparkle; that shows that improvement is needed. |
6/1 |
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6th 11 (11) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
8st 12lb |
Has had just four races, all on good; won a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh in June and, having been put in her place in a 10.5f Listed race, she stepped up to 1m6f successfully in a Group 3 at Fairyhouse in July; Dancing Tango was the half-length second last time and while overall it did not look a strong race for the grade, this 3yo should have scope for improvement. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £52.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.05 |
| Tricast | £254.67 |
| Trifecta | £425.40 |