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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (7) |
17th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Promised to be a top miler in 2025, having started that season in tremendous style, but has posted inconsistent figures since going close in the Lockinge; best effort of 2026 when fourth in that Newbury contest in May; down the field in this race 12 months ago; again looks up against it. |
66/1 |
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6th 2 (7) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Has never convinced beyond a mile, making it 0-4 at 1m2f/1m4f when last in a Group 2 at York in July; a repeat of his 3l fourth to Notable Speech in the Group 1 Lockinge (first-time cheekpieces) in May would guarantee a major role at this level, and he nearly won that race the previous year; has smart form on all surfaces. |
11/4 |
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5th 3 (1) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Most recent success came in Group 2 at Sandown (1m, good) last April; not at best in three runs this season, including in same race and when returned to 1m2f for Group 1 at Royal Ascot five weeks ago; needs a revival. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 10lb |
An eight-time winner including two wins in Dubai during the spring over 1m and 1m1f; was then no match for Ombudsman in a Group 1 but still ran a fine race; has won when fresh in the past and is the highest-rated runner in the field so commands respect; stable took this in 2022. |
11/4 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (8) |
26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; slow starts haven't helped his cause twice since (blindfold off late first occasion) and he has been given a chance by the handicapper if breaking on terms. |
16/1 |
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12th 5 (5) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and he ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; had an excuse back there last time, when the blindfold was removed late; not ruled out each-way. |
14/1 |
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14th 7 (6) |
20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (1) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Last season concluded with a Listed win at Nottingham (8.3f, soft) and he's run some good races in defeat this year, the best of them at Chester (1m2f, good) in May when third in the Group 2 Huxley Stakes; returns from a break and he's a leading form contender. |
11/4 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (6) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Eight wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to 88; duly took advantage of his reduced mark at Galway this week; carries 7lb penalty; however, not overburdened, and the win may have restored his confidence. |
14/1 |
|
1st 1 (8) |
8th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 98y |
10st 0lb |
Seven wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to a current 88; fair fifth in the 7f Ahonoora Handicap here at the festival; mid-division in the Irish Cambridgeshire ten days ago; would feature in this company if recovering anything close to his best form. |
4/1 |
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10th 6 (11) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Seven wins includes in Listed and Group 3 company; has beden regressive this year but some decent efforts in defeat including in the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway last time; down 3lb but needs more. |
25/1 |
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 |
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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 |