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Rolls-Royce Oak Tree Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Rolls-Royce Oak Tree Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 39-101 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Classy 6f performer who has been placed in Group 1s at that trip and she won a Group 3 at York (6f, good to firm) this month, for which she carries a 3lb penalty today; untested at 7f but she frequently finishes her races strongly, as was the case when fourth in the 2024 Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville over 6.5f; leading contender if staying the trip.
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1st

3

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Won this on good to soft in 2024 and also close second in C&D Group 2 on good to firm last year; reappeared with Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May; eased off as if amiss (got upset in stalls) in Royal Ascot Group 1 since but turns out again three weeks later and will have a big say if back near her best.

7/2

18th

16

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Third in this race last year (good to firm) and also in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) in September; reappeared with Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month and that form has been franked by the runner-up Rosy Affair; each-way player.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-1105 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
5yo who was a big improver at the start of this season, winning a handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) then the Group 3 Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good to firm); however, it appears as though she may have gone off the boil on her last two outings; carries a 3lb penalty this afternoon.
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5th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Royal Velvet

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Always behind in the boiling cauldron of a Royal Ascot handicap last week; progressive otherwise and still has good stats, being 9-22 overall, 2-3 this term and 6-11 over 7f (1-1 over C&D); however, has to overcome a 3lb penalty for the Group 3 win achieved against her own sex in May.

20/1

25th

7

(24)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Royal Velvet

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Campaigned mainly on good/firmer; progressive and brings impressive stats, being 9-21 overall, 2-2 this season, 6-10 over 7f and 4-5 under William Buick; well on top in big-field handicap at Newmarket on reappearance and followed up in Lingfield Group 3; lots to like about her.

12/1

Form: 413569 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Four handicap wins at Southwell (7f/6f, AW) early this year; however, unplaced in Listed races on turf on her three outings this summer and she's up against it today.
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9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f); ran right up to her best when 3.5l fifth of seven to Circe in 7f Musselburgh Listed race latest but it underlines she needs more at this level; a wide draw won't make it any easier.

40/1

Form: 8-7022 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: -01377 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
C&D handicap winner who was third to Royal Velvet in a Group 3 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) in May; however, this exposed 6yo faces a tougher assignment in today's line-up and was ninth of 13 in this race 12 months ago; blew the start at Newmarket last time; hood/tongue-tie are applied.
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7th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Havana Pusey

10st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Excellent second in this race (good to firm) last year, when conceding weight to a winner who went on to better things; back to form when outstaying Shallow at Yarmouth (7f, good; similar terms today) in April and has since run well in a Group 3; early stumble cost her at Musselburgh since but she shouldn't be far away back in a handicap.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Havana Pusey

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Gallagher

Won a handicap at Yarmouth (7f, good) in April and another big run, despite an awkward start, when third in the Group 3 Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield last month (7f, good to firm; 1l behind runner-up Magic Basma); also effective on good to soft (yet to run well on soft); she could be thereabouts.

7/2

Form: 8032-6 C

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went very close in big-field Listed race at Deauville (7.5f, AW) last December and she may have needed the run when sixth of seven at Longchamp in April on her return (7f, good to soft; Listed); however, a clear career-best is necessary if she's to make a serious impact this afternoon.
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15th

7

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Queens Reign

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Listed race at Longchamp (7f, good to soft) on reappearance but unable to make an impact in three runs since, including behind Bright Thunder and Miss Nightfall in Doncaster Group 3 on latest.

33/1

Form: 3-6101 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
She's thrived since joining this yard and made it 4-7 for the stable when making all in a Listed race at Pontefract (1m, good) three weeks ago; today's company demands further improvement but she might still have more to offer and could make another bold bid.
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1st

12

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Radiant Beauty

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

6-19, her latest success when making all to win a handicap at Ascot (1m, good) in May, but she finished behind three of these in the Kensington Palace back there (1m, good to firm) last month; more needed.

6/1

13th

8

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Radiant Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Owen

Yet another success story for the James Owen yard, with her all-the-way defeat of Song N Dance and Alobayyah over C&D (good) last month her third win in just five starts for the stable; enjoyed the run of things from the front on that occasion but further progress isn't discounted.

7/1

Form: 170-39

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) last July and she's run well in defeat on both starts this season, finishing third to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; Listed) before 3l ninth of 18 in the Group 1 Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm); stays well over 6f and this new trip is worth a go; major player if stamina isn't an issue.
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9th

18

(19)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Sayidah Dariyan

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Close fourth in the Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) 12 months ago and readily won the Group 3 Summer Stakes against fellow fillies at York (6f, good) last July; last month's comeback third to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket gives her something to build on but others are more compelling.

33/1

3rd

8

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Sayidah Dariyan

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Had excuses (trip/draw) returned to Group 1 level in last two appearances; progressive otherwise and ran well in the Commonwealth Cup prior to Group 3 win at York (6f, good) last summer; may still have more to offer; major contender.

4/1

Form: 194-00

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran well in fourth behind Zanthos in the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September on her final 2yo start; however, well beaten on both outings this season and needs to get back on track.
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15th

1

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Awaken

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has to rebound from a nothing run in the Nell Gwyn in April but perhaps it's better to judge her on 2yo form, which included a second to the brilliant Venetian Sun in the 6f Albany at this meeting and another fine run in a 7f Group 3; both those efforts were on good to firm and pedigree bodes well for this first step up to 1m; her profile isn't a million miles away from Soprano's who won this for the same connections two years ago; possibilities.

25/1

Form: 65-738

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo novice races last July on her first two starts and has run well in defeat in some Group and Listed races since, but she hasn't shown enough to suggest she'll be a serious contender in this.
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8th

8

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Golden Palace

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-5 in Group/Listed races since winning last July on first two starts but she kept on well for a Listed third at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time and today's stiffer track could be right up her street; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Golden Palace

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Kept on for fifth of 19 in 2yo Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) last October and she could be sharper for her reappearance run there in April (7f, good), when seventh in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn; however, others have more substance to their claims.

8/1

Form: 134-38

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Placed in two Group 3 races (6f/7f, soft/good to soft) and ran well for a long way when eighth of 15 in the French 1,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, heavy) in May; drops back in grade today and the return to 7f could also help, but others have stronger claims; unproven on good/good to firm.
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10

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:20 Redcar

Isle Of Fernandez

8st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Goes well on ground softer than good; faced a simple task when winning novice at Carlisle in September and held her own against much classier opposition when third of 14 in Group 3 at Ayr (6f, soft) 11 days later; led for most of the way on that occasion and should make another bold bid.

7/1

9

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Isle Of Fernandez

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up at Goodwood (7f, heavy) in July on second start and bounced back from lesser run at York (7f, good to firm) for comfortable novice win at Carlisle (6f, soft) 11 days ago; needs another step forward today but her claims will be boosted if there's lots of rain.

12/1

Form: 13629- D

Last run: 305 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo performance came when runner-up in the Group 3 Dick Poole Stakes over 6f at Salisbury last September; flopped in the Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket a fortnight later and absent since; her form needs to go to a new level on this comeback outing.
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9th

7

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Orions Belt

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won on the July course in the summer and seemed suited by the drop back in distance when beaten only by Anthelia in Salisbury Group 3 (6f, soft; also handles good to firm) two weeks ago; should run her race but faces a stern assignment on form.

50/1

2nd

8

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Salisbury

Orions Belt

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Hasn't really kicked on since creating a very favourable impression in a 7f maiden at Newmarket in July; however, she's held in some regard by her top yard (in the Cheveley Park) and, having raced freely in her races, this drop back to 6f might benefit.

10/1

Form: 13-41 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won on debut here (6f, good) last August and beaten on next two starts (6f; including Group 3) before convincing handicap win at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) this month; this is a much tougher test of her credentials but she impressed last time and her dam was a Group 3 winner; trainer saddled two 3yos to dead-heat for first in this race 12 months ago; one to consider.
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1st

8

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Planet Seeker

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ralph Beckett

All races at 6f, winning on debut at Goodwood but having a difficult task when third in a Group 3 at Salisbury on her next and final juvenile start; never looked comfortable over the trip on belated return in an AW novice at Southwell last month but her powerful finish into fourth strongly suggests she'll improve for an extra furlong now handicapping; considered.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Planet Seeker

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Made a winning start in 6f Goodwood maiden in August and still looked inexperienced when staying on late into third in Group 3 event at Salisbury (6f) the following month; returns from nine months off with more to come; big shout.

2/1

Form: 121-90 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Down the field in Group 1s on her two starts this season, specifically the French 1,000 Guineas and the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; however, today's drop back in grade and first-time tongue-tie could prompt an upturn in fortunes, and she made virtually all to win the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September; can have a big say if back on song.
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16th

22

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Zanthos

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Enjoyed the run of the race against the rail when making virtually all to win the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September on her third start, but there was still lots to like about that performance and the runner-up went on to finish fourth in the 1,000 Guineas; soundly beaten in the French 1,000 Guineas (1m, heavy) on sole outing this year but she's lightly raced and could be suited by this first crack at sprinting; chance.

16/1

10

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Zanthos

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Registered an easy win in newcomers' race on the July course (7f, good to firm); readily outgunned by Touleen at Leicester, having pulled hard, but may make the rematch tighter provided she settles better; still of interest.

5/2

Betting Forcast

7/2 Flora Of Bermuda, 14/1 Royal Velvet, 66/1 Brazilian Rose, 8/1 Dash Of Azure, 33/1 Havana Pusey, 25/1 Queens Reign, 14/1 Radiant Beauty, 4/1 Sayidah Dariyan, 20/1 Awaken, 25/1 Golden Palace, 14/1 Isle Of Fernandez, 25/1 Orions Belt, 8/1 Planet Seeker, 4/1 Zanthos

Verdict

3yos have won the last four runnings, with Ralph Beckett saddling the pair who dead-heated for first in this race last year, and the stable's Planet Seeker (second choice) is a tempting option following her impressive handicap win at Newmarket recently. However, the 5yo FLORA OF BERMUDA is a class act over 6f who has often shaped as though she would be suited by 7f, and she is the selection. 6f Group 3 winner Sayidah Dariyan can also play a leading role if suited by this new trip, while it's too soon to write off Zanthos.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Flora Of Bermuda

TOPSPEED:

Orion's Belt

POSTDATA:

Flora Of Bermuda