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14.05

Good To Soft

Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) (Sponsored By Chapel Down)

  • Prize money: £70887.5
  • 1m 0f 113y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) (Sponsored By Chapel Down)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 381-04 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Four-time Listed winner who made Group 3 breakthrough at Saint-Cloud (1m, very soft) last October; ran well when 2l fourth in Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) four weeks ago; third in this last year and a penalty shouldn't prevent her being competitive again.
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4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sparks Fly

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Admirable mare who is 12-21 on turf including wins at Group 3/Listed level; has winning form over C&D, but will need to improve plenty on her reappearance effort at Saint-Cloud in March if she is to play a part here.

33/1

Form: 330-24

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Smart hold-up mare who is closely matched with Shes Perfect on latest Goodwood Listed form over 1m on good; 0-6 at Listed/Group level but she's capable of a prominent showing if things fall right.
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4th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Arisaig

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Talented mare who ran well in Listed and Group events last season and was runner-up in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) on her reappearance last month; should go well again but she has a bit to find on these figures and her last win was in July 2024.

6/1

Form: 700-55

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-13 since and finished behind Shes Perfect and Arisaig in a Goodwood Listed event last time.
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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

Form: 211-34

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
French raider who won a 1m Saint-Cloud Listed race on soft last autumn; arrives on the back of creditable in-frame efforts in similar races at Longchamp (7f/1m) this spring; often races prominently.
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4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Breckenbrough

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Andrew Balding

Second of ten on debut at Newbury (7f, good) in April and she didn't seem to quite get home when third over 1m in a good Ascot novice next time (good to firm); below that level when fifth of ten at Chester (7f, good; raced freely) 40 days ago but the way she kicked clear before being caught suggests she is worth a go over this shorter trip (related to 6f winners); interesting on handicap debut.

7/2

5th

4

(6)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:35 Chester

Breckenbrough

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Kingman filly has shaped well when placed in a pair of novices this spring, going keenly when third of six over 1m at Ascot on latter occasion; big shout with this drop back to 7f also a likely plus.

10/11

Form: 1/43-4 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 5yo who left the impression 1m2f just stretched her when fourth in Nottingham Listed race on good-ground reappearance; raced only on soft/heavy prior to that, so won't be inconvenienced however much rain arrives.
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4th

4

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:55 Nottingham

Love Dynasty

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Ryan

Very lightly raced 5yo who has been kept to autumn races on soft/heavy ground; something to prove in this new scenario but otherwise an interesting type, having gained her 3yo success at Nottingham (1m) and being still open to further improvement; ran well in Listed contests the last twice and gives the impression she's ready for a crack at this new trip.

12/1

4th

6

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Love Dynasty

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Kevin Ryan

Useful form when winner of novices at Newmarket (7f, heavy) and Nottingham (1m, soft) for William Haggas just under a year apart; absent for a further 11 months ahead of this first outing for a new stable; open to further progress but this demands a good chunk of improvement.

33/1

Form: 1106-1 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Came up well short in Group 1/Listed events in the second half of 2025 but different story on Kempton AW reappearance, readily seeing off ten rivals in 1m Listed race; winner on good to soft; capable of making her presence felt, with further progress a distinct possibility after only six starts.
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1st

9

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Pina Sonata

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won a fillies' maiden on her reappearance last April (8.6f, Tapeta); better form when defying a penalty at Leicester one month later; came up well short in Group 1/Listed company in the second half of 2025; could resume her progress this year but she will find easier Listed races than this one.

7/1

6th

6

(2)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Pina Sonata

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won novices at about 1m at Wolverhampton and Leicester (good to soft) before finishing well beaten when pitched into Group 1 level for the Prix Rothschild at Deauville (1m, good); it's unlike her trainer to go tilting at windmills so probably has a better chance than her inferior figures may imply.

6/1

Form: 4-7250

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner at Tipperary (7.5f, yielding) at the end of last summer; matched that form when second in 1m Group 3 at the Curragh (soft/heavy) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at the Curragh last time.
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11th

9

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Princess Child

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and a Group 3 event at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in a 1m Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten by stablemate Celestial Orbit in a 7f Group 3 here last month; held by City Of Memphis on running a fortnight ago.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Princess Child

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Improved throughout the campaign last season, landing a competitive handicap at Galway over 7f and following up in Group 3 company at Tipperary before another good effort when fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp; beaten 6l into seventh at the Curragh on return; much better at the same venue six days later when a long-priced second in a 1m Group 3 event.

4/1

Form: /229-3

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
All three runs last season were in France; suffered a heartbreaking demotion for connections when placed second in the French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, good) and failed to stay an extended 1m2f in the Diane at Chantilly last June; not seen again until third in 1m Goodwood Listed event five weeks ago, fading late on as if the run was needed; should be spot on now.
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3rd

6

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Shes Perfect

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won a Haydock maiden (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo; all three runs last season were in France and she suffered a heartbreaking demotion for connections when placed second in the French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, good); well held at Chantilly in her final run last term but that was the French Oaks and she may have had stamina issues over an extended 1m2f; returns after 11 months off but she's still lightly raced and needs a close look on this drop back in trip and class.

9/4

3rd

7

(14)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Goodwood

Shes Perfect

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

raced wide, took keen hold, in rear, switched right and headway from 2f out, went third inside final 110yds, nearest finish

10/1

Form: 6122-5 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm) last autumn; below that level when fifth in 1m York Listed race on reappearance but it's possible she simply needed the outing; player if back to her best.
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5th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

14:20 York

Pacific Mission

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) last August on second run and, despite slow starts, posted fine efforts when runner-up on next two outings, in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm); leading form claims on return.

100/30

3

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Doncaster

Pacific Mission

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Juddmonte filly who proved green on debut (wore hood) and was subsequently more streetwise in winning at Kempton (7f, AW; switched to tongue-tie); bred to be useful; possibilities with further improvement plausible.

8/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Sparks Fly, 8/1 Arisaig, 20/1 Betty Clover, 8/1 Breckenbrough, 12/1 Love Dynasty, 6/1 Pina Sonata, 12/1 Princess Child, 3/1 Shes Perfect, 4/1 Pacific Mission

Verdict

There was plenty to like about the way PINA SONATA scored in a Listed race on her reappearance and she can take the next step up the ladder. Shes Perfect set herself up nicely for this with an encouraging reappearance at Goodwood and is second choice ahead of sole 3yo Pacific Mission, who will be a threat to all if recapturing her juvenile form. [Andrew Sheret]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pina Sonata

TOPSPEED:

Princess Child

POSTDATA:

Sparks Fly