June 17 / 15.40 Ascot

15.40

Good To Firm

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £141775
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 1
  • 15 runners
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Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.45

Form: 1122-1 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two; progressive filly who won Sandown Listed race (good to firm) last July and rounded off 2025 with fine Group 1 second at Newmarket (good; Cathedral fifth) in October; asserted late to beat Kon Tiki going away at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Shes Perfect third, Arisaig fourth) on her comeback last month, indicating she's set for another good campaign; leading contender.
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1st

1

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Blue Bolt

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Runner-up in the Group 1 Sun Chariot on the other Newmarket course last October (1m, good) and this lightly raced 4yo made it two from two for this year when winning the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, travelling well to beat Jancis by just under 2l; that latest performance suggests she's capable of landing a Group 1 prize; key player.

2/1

1st

3

(11)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Blue Bolt

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Unraced at two; progressive filly who won Sandown Listed race (good to firm) last July and rounded off 2025 with fine Group 1 second at Newmarket (good; Cathedral fifth) in October; asserted late to beat Kon Tiki going away at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Shes Perfect third, Arisaig fourth) on her comeback last month, indicating she's set for another good campaign; leading contender.

11/4

1st

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Blue Bolt

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced and progressive filly who completed a hat-trick in a Listed race at Sandown (1m, good to firm) last July; held in second in her final two runs last season but the first was a Group 3 and latest was in the Group 1 Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket; sets the standard on this big drop back in class and she's a strong contender on her return.

11/10

2nd
1 (9)
Jancis

18/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 462-15 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Tends to go well fresh and it was a clear career best when reappearing to win 1m1f Group 2 at Newmarket (good to firm; Cathedral second, Francophone fourth, Falakeyah sixth) in May; didn't quite match that form when fifth in similar company at the Curragh three weeks later, albeit with that race not panning out ideally; 3lb penalty will likely leave her vulnerable again, though.
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5th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Jancis

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: W McCreery

5yo who has been a big improver this year, winning the Group 2 Dahlia Stakes on the other Newmarket course (1m1f, good to firm) on her reappearance and producing a career best when second to Blue Bolt in the Group 2 Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, beaten just under 2l under a 3lb penalty; they reoppose off level weights and she's not ruled out.

11/1

2nd

1

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jancis

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: W McCreery

Tends to go well fresh and it was a clear career best when reappearing to win 1m1f Group 2 at Newmarket (good to firm; Cathedral second, Francophone fourth, Falakeyah sixth) in May; didn't quite match that form when fifth in similar company at the Curragh three weeks later, albeit with that race not panning out ideally; 3lb penalty will likely leave her vulnerable again, though.

18/1

5th

7

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Jancis

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: W McCreery

Smart form in winning her first two races at three; failed to add to her tally last season; posted a career-best to win a 1m1f Group 2 event at Newmarket three weeks ago; has the beating of Francophone on that running; strong contender if she can replicate that form on slower ground; seems ideally suited by a quick surface.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7111/P CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
4-5 in 2024, when her wins included a Group 3 over C&D (good to firm) in July and the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October; came back from a 594-day absence only to endure a miserable experience at Haydock last month, when putting her foot in a hole and swiftly pulled up; thankfully connections reported her to be fine after that and she commands the utmost respect on this second attempt at a relaunch.
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2nd

1

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Friendly Soul

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; stepped in a hidden drainage hole and pulled up at Haydock this May when returning from a very long absence, but looked as good as ever when third in the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, staying on well having been denied a clear run; could play a leading role back up in trip.

5/2

3rd

10

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Friendly Soul

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

4-5 in 2024, when her wins included a Group 3 over C&D (good to firm) in July and the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October; came back from a 594-day absence only to endure a miserable experience at Haydock last month, when putting her foot in a hole and swiftly pulled up; thankfully connections reported her to be fine after that and she commands the utmost respect on this second attempt at a relaunch.

4/1

5

(8)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Friendly Soul

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

She's won five of her six starts, the latest victory coming in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) in October 2024; absent since and she needs to prove she retains her ability, but she probably won't need to be at her very best to come out on top in this line-up.

13/8

Form: /117-2 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Lost her unbeaten record when only seventh of 11 in last year's Group 1 Coronation over C&D at the Royal meeting but otherwise her light career has been one of progress; reeled in late by Blue Bolt in a Goodwood Listed race (1m, good) last month and it's likely she's capable of better again; considered.
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1st

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Kon Tiki

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Missed the rest of the season after finishing seventh in the Coronation over C&D at 2025 Royal Ascot but has returned with two fine runs behind Blue Bolt, latterly when fourth of 15 in the Duke Of Cambridge over C&D (good to firm); the one likely to give Touleen most to do.

4/1

4th

12

(10)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Kon Tiki

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Lost her unbeaten record when only seventh of 11 in last year's Group 1 Coronation over C&D at the Royal meeting but otherwise her light career has been one of progress; reeled in late by Blue Bolt in a Goodwood Listed race (1m, good) last month and it's likely she's capable of better again; considered.

9/1

2nd

4

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Kon Tiki

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Made it 3-3 when landing a Listed race at York (1m, good to firm) last May but she found things tough in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Ascot (never-dangerous seventh) the following month; has been on the sidelines since but she's still unexposed and could resume her progress back in calmer waters on her return.

7/1

12/1

Form: 4216-3 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Two starts at Royal Ascot have yielded a win in the 2023 Chesham (7f) and cracking second of 23 in the Kensington Palace (1m, also good to firm) last year; won four-runner Leopardstown Group 3 (1m1f, good) the following month and there was plenty of encouragement when third in 7f Group 3 back there on last month's return; no surprise if she raises her game once more back at her favourite fixture.
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6th

3

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Snellen

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three starts at Royal Ascot have yielded a win in the 2023 Chesham (7f), an excellent second of 23 in the Kensington Palace (1m) last year, and a creditable fifth in last month's Duke of Cambridge (1m); produced her best display on home soil when beating the odds-on Purview in this race 12 months ago; began this season with a solid third in a 7f Group 3 at this track.

11/4

5th

15

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Snellen

9st 2lb

J: Mark Zahra

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two starts at Royal Ascot have yielded a win in the 2023 Chesham (7f) and cracking second of 23 in the Kensington Palace (1m, also good to firm) last year; won four-runner Leopardstown Group 3 (1m1f, good) the following month and there was plenty of encouragement when third in 7f Group 3 back there on last month's return; no surprise if she raises her game once more back at her favourite fixture.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Snellen

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Winner of the 2023 Chesham; again ran well at Royal Ascot last year, second in 23-runner Kensington Palace Stakes; sprang a surprise in a four-runner 1m1f Group 3 at Leopardstown on penultimate start; this may be too sharp on reappearance.

7/1

Form: -11402 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on AW but it was a personal best tackling turf for the fifth time when 66-1 second of 12 in Curragh Group 2 (1m, good; Jancis fifth, Francophone behind) 24 days ago; had a fairly soft lead that day, so it will be interesting to see if she can back it up under Ryan Moore.
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8th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Carolina Jetstream

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Four-time winner on AW; 0-6 on turf but had performed well on her last two starts; 66-1, made much of the running when second of 12 in a 1m Group 2 at this venue last month, with One Look in fourth; raced prominently before fading into fifth (of 15) in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot; suited by quick ground.

40/1

6th

4

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Carolina Jetstream

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Robson De Aguiar

Four-time winner on AW but it was a personal best tackling turf for the fifth time when 66-1 second of 12 in Curragh Group 2 (1m, good; Jancis fifth, Francophone behind) 24 days ago; had a fairly soft lead that day, so it will be interesting to see if she can back it up under Ryan Moore.

25/1

Form: 454-32

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
One Lingfield maiden win doesn't do this talented filly justice, with her fourth in the Group 1 Coronation over C&D at last year's Royal Ascot just one of many cracking efforts; built on this season's reappearance when chasing home Jancis in Newmarket Group 2 (1m1f, good to firm) last month and she certainly has the ability to have a say again.
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7th

6

(15)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Cathedral

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

One Lingfield maiden win doesn't do this talented filly justice, with her fourth in the Group 1 Coronation over C&D at last year's Royal Ascot just one of many cracking efforts; built on this season's reappearance when chasing home Jancis in Newmarket Group 2 (1m1f, good to firm) last month and she certainly has the ability to have a say again.

10/1

2nd

3

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Cathedral

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Possibly unsuited by soft ground; record of 0-8 since debut success doesn't do her justice, with three good efforts at Group/Grade 1 level (1m/1m3f) among her form; leading player on ratings returned to turf with AW reappearance under her belt.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Cathedral

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

She is yet to add to her debut success (6f, Polytrack; only AW run thus far) but was highly tried last year and finished fourth in Group 1 events on three occasions, notably the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (1m3f, firm) when last seen in November; down in trip/grade for her return and she looks a major player.

5/2

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 330-24 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Smart hold-up mare who sometimes hits traffic; matched previous best when second in a Newmarket handicap on her April return and latest fourth of six behind Blue Bolt in Goodwood Listed event (also 1m, good) was a solid effort; stall 1 doesn't make life easy but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see her appear on the scene late if able to pick her way through.
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7th

1

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Arisaig

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Losing run up to 16; has run some fine races in that period but her hold-up style dictates that things need to drop right and she got going too late when third in 1m Pontefract Listed race 18 days ago; prior to that she finished around 2l behind the reopposing Kon Tiki when eighth of 15 to Blue Bolt in the Duke Of Cambridge over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm).

25/1

3rd

3

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Arisaig

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Losing run up to 15 but she has run some fine races in that period, not least when beaten less than a length into third of six in the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last August (entered again this year); respected on these terms and Jamie Spencer knows her well; still holds a Sussex Stakes entry.

100/30

8th

2

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Arisaig

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Smart hold-up mare who sometimes hits traffic; matched previous best when second in a Newmarket handicap on her April return and latest fourth of six behind Blue Bolt in Goodwood Listed event (also 1m, good) was a solid effort; stall 1 doesn't make life easy but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see her appear on the scene late if able to pick her way through.

33/1

16/1

Form: /196-6 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All turf starts on good or firmer; looked on the path to stardom when making virtually all to win readily in last year's Listed Pretty Polly at Newmarket (1m2f) in May but she disappointed when just 5-2 in the Group 1 Coronation over C&D at this meeting the following month, beaten nearly 14l; similar story at the same price when only sixth to Jancis on return in May but she's in good hands and those Pretty Polly memories still linger.
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10th

8

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Falakeyah

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Owen Burrows

All turf starts on good or firmer; looked on the path to stardom when making virtually all to win readily in last year's Listed Pretty Polly at Newmarket (1m2f) in May but she disappointed when just 5-2 in the Group 1 Coronation over C&D at this meeting the following month, beaten nearly 14l; similar story at the same price when only sixth to Jancis on return in May but she's in good hands and those Pretty Polly memories still linger.

16/1

6th

6

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Falakeyah

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Has proved headstrong and she was disappointing in last two appearances, including when only 5-2 for the Coronation Stakes having bypassed the Oaks and French Oaks, but this may be the time to catch her; comfortably justified favouritism in the Pretty Polly on this card (good to firm) 12 months ago, taking record to 2-2 and looking a potentially high-class filly; worth another chance.

9/2

7

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Falakeyah

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Impressive on sole 2yo start (8.5f, AW) and in Listed race here (1m2f, good to firm) in May, racing exuberantly in front in the latter; missed the Oaks due to doubts over the trip/track and the French Oaks due to scoping dirty; Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) did not work out, lit up in the lead, but she was just 5-2 for that race, is hooded this time and could still bring potential.

11/4

Form: 561-40 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual Listed winner, including over 1m at Newmarket (good to firm; Arisaig third) in September; finished 10l adrift of Jancis on return in May but latest tenth of 12 in Curragh Group 2 (1m, good) is better than it reads, having been tapped for toe then getting no room when launching a rally; still likely to find a few too good.
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1

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:33 Newmarket (July)

Francophone

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on her day; highly tried and not at best so far this year, but she ran respectably when never-nearer fourth of eight in Irish Group 3 (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; moves into unknown territory trip-wise but her pedigree gives hope that she'll stay and this is a drop in grade.

11/1

4th

2

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Francophone

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

British raider is talented on her day; two-time winner at Listed level, but has come up well short in a trio of Group 2s this season, most recently when beaten 12.5l in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, gd-fm); needs a revival stepped back up in trip.

11/1

11th

9

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual Listed winner, including over 1m at Newmarket (good to firm; Arisaig third) in September; finished 10l adrift of Jancis on return in May but latest tenth of 12 in Curragh Group 2 (1m, good) is better than it reads, having been tapped for toe then getting no room when launching a rally; still likely to find a few too good.

50/1

50/1

Form: 0128-7

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
The majority of her starts have been at 7f but she kept on to finish fifth of 25 in the Sandringham over the straight mile here (good to firm) at last year's Royal Ascot; peak effort came on her return to this track when just failing to win 7f Listed event (soft; unlucky) in October but she'll need to put an underwhelming comeback behind her to make an impact in this first Group 2.
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10th

4

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dash Of Azure

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

She's gone close in Listed races at Chester (7f, good) on her last two starts, beaten just a neck last time when having to challenge wide; she might not be far away.

11/1

2nd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Both wins have been in handicaps but she finished well to go close in a Listed event over C&D (good) two weeks ago; hard to rule out anther good run but this is tougher than last time and she's not easy to predict.

9/1

2nd

6

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Just failed to win a 7f Ascot Listed event (soft; unlucky) last autumn but in October but she needs to put a couple of underwhelming efforts this year behind her.

9/1

8/1

Form: 123-41 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Didn't make the track at two; quickly established herself as a smart filly last year and she went off favourite when third in the Ribblesdale (1m4f, good to firm) at this meeting; campaigned at 1m this term and she made Listed-race breakthrough at Leopardstown (good) against males last month; that was just her fifth start and it's likely there is better to come.
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13th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Catalina Delcarpio

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Didn't make the track at two; quickly established herself as a smart filly last year and she went off favourite when third in the Ribblesdale (1m4f, good to firm) at this meeting; campaigned at 1m this term and she made Listed-race breakthrough at Leopardstown (good) against males last month; that was just her fifth start and it's likely there is better to come.

8/1

1st

8

(5)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Catalina Delcarpio

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won 1m2f filles' maiden here on debut (good); subsequently placed in Navan Group 3 (1m2f, soft) and in Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot (1m4f, gd-fm) when the 2-1 favourite; testing ground may not have suited on seasonal return in the Park Express at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy); should improve for that and yard red-hot, but needs to prove effectiveness for this trip.

100/30

4th

5

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Catalina Delcarpio

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Reached a very useful level in three starts last season, landing 1m2f Leopardstown maiden before beaten 2.75l into second in Group 3 at Navan; stepped up in trip and beaten 2-1 favourite when third in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot when last seen 288 days ago; open to further improvement; acts on soft; yard won this last year; trip may be a bit sharp on return.

9/2

Form: 229-36

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
All runs last year were in France; suffered heartbreaking demotion for connections when placed second in the French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, good) in May and failed to stay 10.5f in the Diane the following month; not seen again until encouraging third behind Blue Bolt and Kon Tiki at Goodwood last month but suffered a heavy defeat at Epsom just 11 days ago; ground a plausible excuse that day and new cheekpieces may help her bounce back.
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14th

14

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shes Perfect

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

All runs last year were in France; suffered heartbreaking demotion for connections when placed second in the French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, good) in May and failed to stay 10.5f in the Diane the following month; not seen again until encouraging third behind Blue Bolt and Kon Tiki at Goodwood last month but suffered a heavy defeat at Epsom just 11 days ago; ground a plausible excuse that day and new cheekpieces may help her bounce back.

18/1

6th

8

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Shes Perfect

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

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.

7/2

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

40/1

Form: 131-14 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
She is on her third trainer but has won half of her eight starts, most recently when picking up a Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on her comeback in April; showed she belongs at Listed level when beaten 2l at Haydock (10.5f, good to soft) last time but, while she continues to make strides, this is a different test altogether.
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15th

13

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Noche Clasica

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

She is on her third trainer but has won half of her eight starts, most recently when picking up a Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on her comeback in April; showed she belongs at Listed level when beaten 2l at Haydock (10.5f, good to soft) last time but, while she continues to make strides, this is a different test altogether.

40/1

4th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Noche Clasica

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Made it 3-4 in handicaps when winning on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh (1m1f, good); up in trip/grade today but she powered ahead once in the clear last time and it's hard to identify where the ceiling of her ability lies; has won on good to soft (unraced on softer); dam was two-time 1m4f Listed winner; interesting contender.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Noche Clasica

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive in six starts for three different stables last year (641131) including making a successful debut for this one at Redcar (1m, good to soft) in October; has a 6lb higher mark and a 167-day absence to overcome, but she remains open to further improvement.

7/2

10/1

Form: 8147-2 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
French filly who did really well in her first season's racing last year, winning Chantilly Group 2 (good to soft) in June and coming home fourth in the Group 1 Prix Rothschild (again 1m, good) in August; reappeared when only just failing to snatch 7f Listed event at Longchamp (good to soft) in April after which Wathnan made an offer that was evidently hard to refuse; interesting.
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+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.20
Straight Forecast £44.91
Tricast £151.91
Trifecta £170.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Friendly Soul

TOPSPEED:

Blue Bolt

POSTDATA:

Catalina Delcarpio

SPOTLIGHT:

Godspeed

D Express:

Kon Tiki

LAMBOURN:

Blue Bolt

Telegraph:

Blue Bolt

The Star:

Blue Bolt

The Times:

Godspeed

The Guardian:

Catalina Delcarpio

Daily Mirror:

Catalina Delcarpio

NEWMARKET:

Friendly Soul

Daily Mail:

Friendly Soul

The Sun:

Friendly Soul

Daily Record:

Friendly Soul