15.15
SoftQueen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Mile)
- Prize money: £655709.37
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 1
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.15
Form: 112112 CD BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (8) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won with something to spare in the Queen Anne over C&D (good to firm) in June and did likewise in another Group 1 at Deauville in August (1m, good; Prix Jacques le Marois); runner-up in Group 1 Prix du Moulin at Longchamp (1m, soft) last month behind one given an enterprising ride; leading claims. |
13/8 |
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1st 5 (9) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, good headway from over 3f out, pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well, readily |
3/1 |
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2nd 3 (6) |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Acts on soft; ran respectably in top 1m races won by Paddington last season; 2-2 this term, readily winning the Doncaster Mile (Listed) then coming with a late surge to beat Poker Face in the bet365 Mile at Sandown (Group 2); better than ever as a 4yo and may well improve further; major player. |
9/2 |
15/2
- Place: £1.95
Form: 32-163 D
Last run: 80 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (11) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Runner-up in this race in the last two seasons; those were run on soft going but he won a good-ground Group 1 at Meydan last year; failed to stay 1m2f at Royal Ascot latest and has each-way claims now back at 1m. |
18/1 |
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6th 4 (4) |
18th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
His last 11 races have been Group 1, winning one at Meydan (1m1f Dubai Turf) in March 2024; less competitive than usual in his three starts this January-April but never-nearer sixth of 11 back in the Dubai Turf last time was respectable; twice runner-up in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes over the straight 1m here on soft ground, plus third last year in the Sussex at Goodwood on good to firm, but he needs to show something new if he's to win this, as he's never been beyond 9.5f. |
18/1 |
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2nd 3 (3) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
6l second in this last year (soft) and won the Group 1 Dubai Turf at Meydan (1m1f, good) this March; returned to form with creditable third of five in Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July last time and he might not be far away. |
15/2 |
11/4
- Place: £1.70
Form: 343411 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (9) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won the Group 1 Sun Chariot (1m, good to soft) against fillies and mares last October before third in this (soft; beaten about 6l); some strong form in defeat in Group 1 and Group 2 races during a light campaign this season but there's a suspicion she's vulnerable against males in this hot Group 1. |
25/1 |
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7th 9 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims. |
9/2 |
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7th 9 (6) |
17th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
8st 13lb |
Very smart filly whose record of 141132 over 1m features a success in the Sun Chariot and a placed effort in the QEII last year; ran creditably, beaten just under 2l, behind Dancing Gemini at Sandown on reappearance when carrying a penalty; now gets a 5lb pull with that opponent and appears to have a fighting chance in the rematch; consistent and holds solid claims. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 5-2665
Last run: 78 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (3) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Kept on for fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) last month, having been beaten just a neck in the same Group 1 in 2025; on that latest evidence this step back up in trip is worth a go, but others arrive with stronger claims. |
50/1 |
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4th 3 (6) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Bright start to last season culminated in neck second when favourite for this contest; broadly not in the same form since, most recently last of six (behind two of today's opponents) when bidding for repeat success in Sandown Group 2; big revival is needed in first-time headgear. |
40/1 |
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6th 4 (3) |
24th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Below best in three of his last four outings in 2025 but commenced the campaign splendidly, winning twice (including in this race) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge; while today may be a good time to catch him, he faces a slightly stiffer assignment in this field. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 11-114 CD
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (10) |
18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won the Group 2 Summer Mile (good) on the round course here last term and he's bagged Listed and Group 3 races in France this season (1m, soft); went very close in Longchamp Group 2 (1m, very soft) a fortnight ago; however, his Group 1 form-figures read 4506 and others are preferred. |
66/1 |
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10th 9 (7) |
17th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Dual winner over 1m at Ascot (Listed and Group 2); made all at Longchamp (Listed) on seasonal debut, taking record to 5-7; the two defeats came at the top level last term, running creditably in the Marois then below par in soft-ground QEII; has something to find in this field but may still rate higher, being lightly raced and well bred (both parents won Group 1 races). |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 586532 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
He's contested quality handicaps at Newbury and Ascot on his three starts this term, performing respectably and beaten around 4l each time; this 7yo probably needs something extra to snap a long losing run but he's edging down the weights and has run some big races here; worth a second look. |
10/1 |
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10th 14 (30) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Very useful on his day and has plenty of Listed/Group form; however, needs to improve on his Newbury handicap efforts this season (beaten 4l both times) and remains badly out of the winning habit, with losing spell stretching back to 2023. |
20/1 |
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6th 2 (10) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
7yo who's spent the vast majority of his career in Group or Listed races and this time last year he was fifth on this card in the Group 1 Lockinge; only his second handicap when, like so many others, he met traffic problems in the Spring Cup over C&D (28-1) four weeks ago; Rossa Ryan gets back on board and they are not totally dismissed. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 1-8243
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (5) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
3-3 in last year's 2yo campaign, including Group 1 National Stakes; clear, close second in Group 1 St James's Palace Stakes on the round course here (1m, good to firm) in June; hasn't kicked on since and was 3l behind runner-up Charyn when third in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin at Longchamp (1m, soft) last month, but he's not ruled out in view of his previous promise. |
7/1 |
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4th 4 (3) |
31st Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, led but pestered |
6/4 |
|
2nd 4 (7) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
raced in second, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finish |
4/1 |
11/1
Form: 1-5132 D
Last run: 69 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (6) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Won French 2,000 Guineas (1m, soft) in May and creditable runs the next twice, coming third in St James's Palace here (1m, good to firm; Henry Longfellow second) then 3l second to Charyn in the Jacques le Marois (1m, good); needs to be better than ever to win this but can give another good account. |
11/1 |
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3rd 5 (2) |
18th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Supplemented for this contest at a cost of £46,000; yet to race on good/firmer; French colt who didn't have much to spare in a blanket finish for the Poulains at Longchamp most recently, taking record to 3-4; has something to find with the other Guineas winners on ratings but brings the promise of better still, having improved with each start. |
16/1 |
66/1
Form: 114514 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Very useful performer whose good-ground form includes a close second in this race last year and respectable sixth to stablemate Boiling Point at Goodwood latest start; has registered the majority of wins on softer, notably in Group 2 in 2024 and Listed grade in 2025 (both 1m); major player. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won the Celebration Mile at Goodwood in 2024; creditable third, faring best of the runners who came off steady pace, in Group 2 at Chester (good) upped to 1m2f last time; unexposed at this distance and enters calculations despite carrying a 3lb penalty for Listed success (1m, soft) last autumn. |
7/2 |
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3rd 3 (3) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 70y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Ended last season with a pair of 1m victories, the latest in a Nottingham Listed event (soft); not totally disgraced when fifth of eight in a Group 3 at Dusseldorf (1m, heavy) on last month's return, but that does indicate his limitations; races beyond an extended 1m for the first time; stable also runs Royal Rhyme. |
20/1 |
100/1
Form: 271235 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time winner including Listed and Group 3 races here over 1m on good ground; not a bad effort in first handicap start since 2023 at the Curragh last time (denied a clear run) and eased 1lb for that; goes well here and firmly enters calculations upped in trip. |
12/1 |
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7th 1 (4) |
28th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Ground versatile; seven-time winner (including at Group 3 and Listed level); running respectably in stakes company this term and is 2-2 in handicaps, though hasn't run in one since winning off 1lb higher at Naas in 2023; course winner interesting with rider taking off 5lb. |
11/1 |
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6th 3 (1) |
10th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: 14521 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Announced himself when winning Group 2 here (1m, soft) in September 2024 but 0-8 since and he's become a little tricky to place; had wind surgery in December, which might help, but he's at the bottom of the list on RPRs. |
16/1 |
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5th 5 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Group 2 winner (1m, soft) last autumn; has failed to repeat that form but none of his 2025 races (80-1 in the Champion Stakes 11 days ago) were on softer than good, so he could be of renewed interest. |
5/1 |
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5th 5 (4) |
29th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Group 2 winner (1m, soft) last autumn; has failed to repeat that form but none of his 2025 races (80-1 in the Champion Stakes 11 days ago) were on softer than good, so he could be of renewed interest. |
5/1 |
66/1
Form: 27P242 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
4th Dec 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
9/2 |
|
12th 5 (7) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Won a Group 3 and Group 2 in France last season (1m, soft/good to soft); this prominent-racer has run well in defeat in 1m Group 2 races on his last three starts (soft/good) but needs something extra today. |
66/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £9.66 |
| Tricast | £27.80 |
| Trifecta | £40.30 |