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2:35 - The Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored by Cazoo) (Group 3
S E C O N D R A C E 2 . 3 5
THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (SPONSORED BY CAZOO) (GROUP 3) (CLASS 1)
ONE MILE about 113 YARDS (8f abt 113yds) for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares Total race value £70000 For conditions of this race see page 64
R A C E F A C T S
STALLS: INSIDE
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (16-21):
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS):
LONGEST TRAVELLERS:
TOMORROW’S DREAM trained by W Haggas, QUEEN KAHLUA trained by S C Williams, MAAMORA trained by S & E Crisford, NAZUNA trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 83 miles.
LAST WINNER
SUMMER ROMANCE
Ridden by William Buick Owned by Godolphin Trained by Charlie Appleby
E P S O M R A C E S U M M A R Y
Illykato relished the step up to a mile when hitting the line strong to win at Goodwood on her latest outing and warrants serious interest, however, last year’s winner Summer Romance finished eighth in the 1000 Guineas on her last run and STATEMENT gets the vote to repeat that trend. After a lightly raced juvenile campaign, the daughter of Lawman recorded a career-best effort in the Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes at Newmarket, finishing an ever-closer second, before being far too keen in the early stages of the Classic over the Rowley Mile. If we see her settle like she willingly did on her penultimate start, she rates the one to beat, while Maamora will likely be thereabouts if returning to the level of form witnessed when claiming Group 3 honours on her final appearance last year. WIN: STATEMENT
DANGER: MAAMORA
PRESENTATION
Cazoo is kindly awarding £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race, as well as a trophy to the winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey.
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6.
(EXACTA)
Probable S.P.’s - 7-2 Maamora (IRE), 5-1 Nazuna (IRE), Statement (IRE), 11-2 Posted (GB), 17-2 Illykato (GB), 9-1 Parent’s Prayer (IRE), 18-1 Tomorrow’s Dream (FR), 40-1 Lottie Marie (GB), Thank You Next (IRE), 66-1 Queen Kahlua (GB)
NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
1 LOTTIE MARIE (GB) (39) 4 9-6 (10)
Ch f Intello (GER) - Heavenly Dawn Owner Hankers and Maccas Trainer Joseph Tuite, Lambourn Breeder Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
Form 01-2211 D Sponsored by Tuite Racing Limited RED, YELLOW star, YELLOW and RED hooped sleeves, RED cap, YELLOW star. She has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on the all-weather. A winner at 11-2 at Lingfield over 1m 2f on her latest outing in April, beating Kaleidoscopic by 1 1/2l. This requires a career-best and she has plenty on her plate. Official BHA Rating 84 Silvestre De Sousa
2 MAAMORA (IRE) (35) 5 9-6 (6)
B m Dubawi (IRE) - Zoowraa Owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Trainer Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket Breeder Godolphin Form 12/531-5 BF
YELLOW, BLACK epaulets. She has won four times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 3/4l behind Illykato when fifth of 6 at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) last month. Posted a lacklustre effort there but holds every chance on previous efforts. Official BHA Rating 108 William Buick
3 PARENT’S PRAYER (IRE) (28) 4 9-6 (2)
B f Kingman - Pure Excellence Owner Ecurie Ama.Zingteam Trainer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn Breeder Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd Form 0131-24
BROWN, ROYAL BLUE seams, BROWN cap. Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Finished 1 1/4l behind Axana when fourth of 7 at 10-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Novibet Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes at Lingfield over 7f (soft) last month. Relatively unexposed at this trip and warrants interest. Official BHA Rating 101 Oisin Murphy
4 POSTED (GB) (34)
B m Kingman - Time Away (IRE) Owner Mr R. Barnett Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder W. & R. Barnett Ltd
5 9-6 (7)
Form 52515-5
CHERRY, BLACK sash, PRIMROSE and WHITE quartered cap. She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Lady Bowthorpe when fifth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. Demands serious respect in calmer waters. Official BHA Rating 108 Jim Crowley
5 QUEEN KAHLUA (GB) (28) 4 9-6 (1)
B f Kingman - Kahlua Kiss Owner Mr Ron Watts Trainer Stuart Williams, Newmarket Breeder Horizon Bloodstock Limited Form 46016-4
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK hoop, WHITE sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap. Successful twice at 7f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Light Refrain when fourth of 11 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 6f (soft) last month. Impressed on testing conditions in France last year and further progression could be on the horizon. Official BHA Rating 91 Adam Kirby
6 TOMORROW’S DREAM (FR) (61) 4 9-6 (8)
B f Oasis Dream - Midnight Thoughts (USA) Owner Apple Tree Stud Form 10635-6 Trainer William Haggas, Newmarket Sponsored by Breeder Appletree Stud Apple Tree Stud WHITE, EMERALD GREEN star, striped sleeves. She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Lavender’s Blue when sixth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m in April. The addition Tom Marquand of first-time cheekpieces will have to yield plenty of improvement. Official BHA Rating 98
NO HORSE AGE WEIGHT DRAW JOCKEY
7 ILLYKATO (GB) (35)
B f Toronado (IRE) - Key Light (IRE) Owner Mr C. R. Hirst Trainer Mick Channon, West Ilsley Breeder P. de Warren Johnson & Northmore Stud
3 8-8 (3)
Form 1456-01 Sponsored by Tote
DARK BLUE, large WHITE spots, DARK BLUE and WHITE chevrons on sleeves, DARK BLUE and WHITE striped cap. Successful at 6f and 1m on good to firm ground. A winner at 12-1 at Goodwood over 1m (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Agincourt by a nose. Relished that step up in trip and it would be no surprise to see her take another step forward today. Official BHA Rating 102 Edward Greatrex
8 NAZUNA (IRE) (211)
B f Kodiac - Night Fever (IRE) Owner Mrs H. Varian Trainer Roger Varian, Newmarket Breeder Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Form 51220-
WHITE, BROWN and WHITE striped sleeves, PINK cap. A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Aunt Pearl at 35-1 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Keeneland over 1m (good) in November last year. Wasn’t disgraced on that occasion and merits consideration. Official BHA Rating 103 Andrea Atzeni
3 8-8 (4)
9 STATEMENT (IRE) (34) 3 8-8 (5)
B f Lawman (FR) - Fact Or Folklore (IRE) Owner Ballylinch Stud 1 Trainer Martyn Meade, Manton Breeder Ballylinch Stud
Form 221-20 Sponsored by Meyer Timber Ltd EMERALD GREEN, ORANGE epaulets and armlets, ORANGE cap, WHITE star. A winner at 6f on heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Mother Earth at 7-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) last month. Leading candidate in this easier contest. Official BHA Rating 106 David Egan
10 THANK YOU NEXT (IRE) (21) 3 8-8 (9)
B f No Nay Never (USA) - Two Pass (IRE) Owner Middleham Park CXXII & Steven Rocco Trainer Richard Hannon, Marlborough Breeder Grenane House Stud
Form 52-0345 Sponsored by Middleham Park Racing
LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets. Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 11l behind Bellosa when fifth of 6 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. Hasn’t been firing this campaign and needs to bounce back to juvenile form. Official BHA Rating 92 Ben Curtis
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Derby course over 12 furlongs and 10 yards at Epsom Downs is in the rough shape of a horseshoe. From the start, 360 feet above sea level, there is a slight right-handed bend and a rise of 134 feet sweeping left until the top of the hill. A left-hand descent of 34 feet around Tattenham Corner leads into the cambered straight where there is a 50 feet drop until half a furlong out where the ground level rises by 10 feet.
