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Royal Ascot - Day 2 - Full card preview

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Racing and Sports' selections for Day 2

Racing and Sports Royal Ascot preview
Racing and Sports Royal Ascot preview

RACE 1 - Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes (10005m)

ZELAINA (25) impressed securing a comfortable 2.75L victory at Nottingham on debut. Broke exceptionally well from the gate to make all which could be an advantage against this field. Starspangledbanner filly SPICY MARG (21) won a four-runner Newmarket contest in early May. Demonstrated a good turn of foot during the closing 200m. Big physical performer who will continue to improve through the season. American raider LENNILU (11) remains unbeaten after two starts. Easy victories recorded at Keeneland and Gulfstream. Form of a TRUE LOVE (23) second among Listed company at the Curragh could prove key. Winner appears to be a classy filly and return to 1000m will suit.

 

RACE 2 - Group 2 Queen's Vase (2847m)

SHACKLETON (10) appeared to need the run when well-beaten in the G2 Gallinule Stakes on seasonal reappearance. Juvenile form is strong including a third in the G3 Zetland Stakes. Leading chance. DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (4) might not have shown his best form yet. Unsuited by Epsom on return and produced a better fourth in the G2 Dante Stakes next time. Contender. SCANDINAVIA (9) was a winner of a maiden at Navan on seasonal reappearance. Improving. CARMERS (3) remains unbeaten in two starts. Stepped up from a Ballinrobe success to win the Listed Yeats Stakes. Clearly enjoys a stamina test. Holds appeal.

 

RACE 3 - Group 2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes (1603m) 

FALLEN ANGEL (4) is a proven G1 performer having taken the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas last season. Not disgraced when stepping up to this distance finishing fourth in the G1 Prix de l'Opera on final start of three-year-old campaign. Entitled to improve for a disappointing effort in the G1 Locking Stakes on reappearance. ONE LOOK (5) started the season with a success and was not disgraced when second at the Curragh next start. Looks a better filly as a four-year-old. Capable. CINDERELLA'S DREAM (1) returned to the UK winning the G2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket. Second tackling the G1 Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf last season. Sets a high standard. Form of ELMALKA (3) running second behind the just mentioned at Newmarket could be strong. Was good enough to win the G1 1000 Guineas as a three-year-old.

 

RACE 4 - Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes (2004m)

LOS ANGELES (5) was a G1 Irish Derby winner as a three-year-old. Improving this season having fought hard taking the G1 Tattersalls Gold Cup ahead of the re-opposing ANMAAT (1) last start. Enjoys a battle and hard to fault. The second mentioned was a surprise winner of the G1 British Champion Stakes over course and distance end of last campaign. Connections expect the seven-year-old to progress for seasonal reappearance at the Curragh. SEE THE FIRE (9) will benefit from a mares allowance. Wide margin winner at York when last seen who tends to be consistent. In the mix. MAP OF STARS (6) is an interesting French contender. Already recorded two Group wins this season. No concerns regarding race fitness. Very competitive.

 

RACE 5 - Royal Hunt Cup (1609m)

MY CLOUD (27) is a beautifully bred half-brother to G1 winner Palace Pier. Won a course and distance handicap resuming while given an educational ride to get the colt used to large fields when taking a Newbury contest second-up. Leading chance. QIRAT (5) was only denied a nose over 1400m at the course returning this season. Recorded two wins and two placings from six outings last campaign. Improved since gelding operation October 2023. FOX LEGACY (23) delivers second start for new trainer. Produced a winning reappearance after a gelding operation at Newmarket early May and room for further progression. THE LIFFEY (14) was a fair fourth in the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes commencing the season making stable debut. Lightly campaigned after four starts. Interesting.

 

RACE 6 - Group 2 Kensington Palace Stakes (1609m)

KAYHANA (8) delivers second start for a new yard. Appeared to be enjoying new surroundings running a head second in a handicap at Gowran Park on seasonal reappearance. Excellent 50% place strike rate including one career win from twelve starts. ARISAIG (4) is an interesting contender. Making steady progress this campaign including a good second over course and distance last time. Capable. AROLLA (3) started the season with a strong second at Musselburgh. Thought good enough to contend Listed races as a juvenile. Consider. RAINBOWS EDGE (1) is yet to miss the frame tackling this trip in three attempts. Big ask from top weight. Progressive filly capable of overcoming current handicap mark.

 

RACE 7 - Listed Windsor Castle Stakes (1005m)

OLD IS GOLD (16) was purchased by Wathnan Racing ahead of the Royal meeting. Built on a debut third over course and distance with a comfortable victory attempting a Beverley contest. Plenty of speed. ROGUE LEGEND (17) is the leading Irish representative. Wide margin winner past two outings at Cork and Tipperary. Extra experience compared to some of these might prove an advantage. Exciting prospect. DICKENSIAN (6) could prove to be over-priced. Recorded a strong win at Musselburgh on debut and not beaten far when 2L sixth in a competitive course and distance conditions event second-up when taking keen hold. Better anticipated. JAN STEEN (11) finished third on second career start and winner boosted form by placing among Stakes company next time. Easy 4.5L success debuting at Thirsk. Likeable.


Racing and Sports

Ascot

Wednesday, 18th June 2025

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14:30
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Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (G2)

Age: 2yo Sex: F WT: 128lbs Type: OPEN
GBP £147,555
5f TURF GOOD FIRM
1
14:30
(local)
GBP £147,555
5f GOOD FIRM

Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (G2)

Age: 2yo Sex: F WT: 128lbs Type: OPEN


FP Silk Horse, Age & Sex
Sire & Dam
Jockey
Trainer
SP
WT
1st 23. TRUE LOVE (IRE) 2yo F
NO NAY NEVER (USA) - ALLURINGLY (USA)
RYAN MOORE
AIDAN O'BRIEN
$3.25
128lbs
MICHAEL TABOR & DERRICK SMITH & MRS JOHN MAGNIER
2nd 7. FLOWERHEAD (IRE) 2yo F
STARMAN (GB) - TUILERIES GARDEN (IRE)
COLIN KEANE
CHARLIE CLOVER
$101
128lbs
AMO RACING LIMITED

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3rd 11. LENNILU (USA) 2yo F
LEINSTER (USA) - LULU'S POM POM (USA)
LUIS SAEZ
P L BIANCONE
$6.5
128lbs
BUSHNELL DUNNE HARRINGTON HOFFMAN MILEY
4th 3. CARDIFF BY THE SEA (IRE) 2yo F
ST MARK'S BASILICA (FR) - PIECE OF PARADISE (IRE)
OISIN MURPHY
TOMMY STACK
$12
128lbs

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5th 22. STAYA (GB) 2yo F
HAVANA GREY (GB) - GREACH (IRE)
CALLUM SHEPHERD
GEORGE SCOTT
$17
128lbs

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6th 17. SHINE ON ME (GB) 2yo F
HAVANA GREY (GB) - MOTSI MA BOATI (GB)
JAMES MCDONALD
ARCHIE WATSON
$101
128lbs

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7th 5. ESKIMO PIE (IRE) 2yo F
KODI BEAR (IRE) - SUSSEX GARDEN (IRE)
DYLAN BROWNE MCMONAGLE
JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM
$126
128lbs

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8th 25. ZELAINA (GB) 2yo F
MEHMAS (IRE) - ATLANTIC DRIFT (GB)
JAMES DOYLE
K R BURKE
$6
128lbs

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9th 4. COME ON EIBHLIN (IRE) 2yo F
SPACE BLUES (IRE) - ABSOLUTELY RIGHT (IRE)
JOSEPHINE GORDON
DYLAN CUNHA
$251
128lbs

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10th 21. SPICY MARG (GB) 2yo F
STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) - MAIN DESIRE (IRE)
KIERAN SHOEMARK
MICHAEL BELL
$12
128lbs

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11th 15. REVIVAL POWER (IRE) 2yo F
BUNGLE INTHEJUNGLE (GB) - TITIAN SAGA (IRE)
DAVID ALLAN
T D EASTERBY
$34
128lbs

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12th 19. SOCIETY KISS (GB) 2yo F
A'ALI (IRE) - ONE KISS (GB)
HECTOR CROUCH
R M BECKETT
$8
128lbs

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13th 12. LOVE OLIVIA (GB) 2yo F
HAVANA GREY (GB) - STEP SISTER (GB)
DAVID EGAN
K R BURKE
$26
128lbs

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14th 10. JUSTICE TWICE (IRE) 2yo F
INNS OF COURT (IRE) - SECOND LIFE (IRE)
HOLLIE DOYLE
HILAL KOBEISSI
$101
128lbs

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15th 16. SECRET HIDEAWAY (IRE) 2yo F
STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) - EJAAZAH (IRE)
P J MCDONALD
ADRIAN KEATLEY
$34
128lbs

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16th 14. PARIS CARVER (USA) 2yo F
BOLT D'ORO (USA) - ORQUIDIAS BIZ (USA)
ROSSA RYAN
ADRIAN MURRAY
$41
128lbs
17th 20. SOLANA ROSE (IRE) 2yo F
MEHMAS (IRE) - RABAABAH (IRE)
DANIEL TUDHOPE
DAVID O'MEARA
$41
128lbs

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18th 8. GUERNSEY LADY (IRE) 2yo F
COULSTY (IRE) - GRANDEE DAISY (GB)
JOHN EGAN
DAVID D EVANS
$201
128lbs

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19th 13. MISS YECHANCE (IRE) 2yo F
COTAI GLORY (GB) - ROSIE BASSETT (GB)
NEIL CALLAN
JACK MORLAND
$81
128lbs

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20th 24. VIAMARIE (GB) 2yo F
MEHMAS (IRE) - LILIAN BAYLIS (IRE)
BILLY LOUGHNANE
GEORGE BOUGHEY
$29
128lbs
21st 18. SOCIAL EXCLUSION (GB) 2yo F
LOPE Y FERNANDEZ (IRE) - SHE'S AMAZING (GB)
SILVESTRE DE SOUSA
J P OWEN
$251
128lbs

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22nd 2. CAITLIN G (GB) 2yo F
BANGKOK (IRE) - SARA DREAM (FR)
KYLE MCHUGH
MICHAEL KEADY
$251
128lbs

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PU 9. HARRY'S GIRL (GB) 2yo F
HARRY ANGEL (IRE) - AUTUMN MAGIC (GB)
SEAN LEVEY
RICHARD HANNON JR
$17
128lbs

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