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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

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

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

1st

8

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Jancis

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: W McCreery

Irish mare whose career commenced with two Leopardstown wins, including in Group 3; 0-7 since but has continued to show useful form; unlikely to get back on the scoresheet in this field, however.

14/1

OUR TIP

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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No Results Found

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

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

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Blue Bolt

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced and progressive filly who took the promotion to Listed level in her stride at Sandown (1m, good to firm) and again on her debut in a Group 3 when narrowly denied by Lady Of Spain on soft ground back there a month ago; however, she's 3lb worse off with her conqueror here so needs her best yet by some margin.

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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2nd

2

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Carolina Jetstream

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Useful AW performer, all four wins at Dundalk; inferior to stablemate California Dreamer.

33/1

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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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: 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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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

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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7th

2

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Dash Of Azure

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Made a winning handicap debut at Kempton (AW) on her return last May and scored again at Thirsk (good) in September; fine effort despite not getting the breaks when just denied in Ascot Listed event (also 7f, soft) the following month and midfield finish from a poor draw at Longchamp a fortnight later is easily glossed over; commands respect on this return.

4/1

2nd

11

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Dash Of Azure

9st 0lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Back on the up when leading towards the finish in 7f Thirsk handicap (good) four weeks ago but a fair bit more will be needed in this higher grade.

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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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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10th

5

(8)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Twice a Listed winner, notably when beating Hey Boo over this trip at Newmarket on her final start last season; appears well held by Jancis based on a Group 2 clash at the same venue three weeks ago.

10/1

4th

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

Francophone

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful twice in Listed grade, including at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on last appearance; could go well but her overall record and ratings suggest she's unlikely to follow up in this better race.

12/1

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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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

1st

7

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Friendly Soul

8st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Tenacious winner of a maiden at Kempton (1m, AW) in December and Listed race at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May, making most in the latter as the first two drew 12l clear; 8-11 for the Group 3 Musidora at York (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) just ten days later but held up and hung right, finishing last of seven; on a recovery mission but the Newmarket win demands respect.

4/1

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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No Results Found

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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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

9

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Kon Tiki

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Supplemented for this contest at a cost of £46,000; improving filly who is 3-3, most recently driven out for half-length success in Listed grade at York (1m, good to firm) on turf debut; now partnered for the first time by William Buick, who rode a Group 1 winner for these connections last season; very interesting upped further in class, with her bubble yet to be burst and limitations not yet exposed.

7/1

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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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

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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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

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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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

5

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Snellen

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Winner of the 2023 Chesham; again ran well at Royal Ascot this year, second in 23-runner Kensington Palace Stakes; sprang a surprise in a four-runner 1m1f Group 3 at Leopardstown last time; best on a sound surface.

13/2

Betting Forcast

16/1 Jancis, 33/1 Arisaig, 5/2 Blue Bolt, 16/1 Carolina Jetstream, 15/2 Catalina Delcarpio, 10/1 Cathedral, 50/1 Dash Of Azure, 14/1 Falakeyah, 50/1 Francophone, 4/1 Friendly Soul, 10/1 Godspeed, 9/1 Kon Tiki, 40/1 Noche Clasica, 12/1 Shes Perfect, 16/1 Snellen

Verdict

The Goodwood race that saw Blue Bolt, Kon Tiki and Shes Perfect fill the first three placings last month looks sure to have a bearing on events, with all three holding solid claims, while Group 1 winner Friendly Soul (second choice) is likely to prove a formidable opponent too. However, this can go to French-trained GODSPEED, a Group 2 winner whose April reappearance signalled that she's set to kick on again this year. Paddy Twomey's Catalina Delcarpio also commands plenty of respect, while a big run should not be ruled out from her fellow Irish raider Snellen, who teams up with last year's Queen Anne-winning rider Mark Zahra.[Richard Russell]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Blue Bolt

SPOTLIGHT:

Godspeed

POSTDATA:

Catalina Delcarpio