Big gamble unfolding in Wednesday's Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot
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17 June 2026
Wednesday 17th June
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Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 213y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 15
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Career best to win 1m1f G2 on her return but 3lb penalty makes life tricky in this company
462-15
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 112
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | G2F | 9-2 t | 5/12 | City Of Memphis (2½L) | 2/1J | 113 | 103 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | G2F | 9-2 t | 1/10 | Cathedral (1¾L) | 18/1 | 102 | 114 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | LF | 9-4 t1 | 2/14 | Aviatrice (1L) | 9/2 | 103 | 100 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | G3 | 9-6 | 6/6 | Johan (8L) | 11/4 | 104 | 91 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | G3F | 9-5 | 4/9 | Cheshire Dancer (½L) | 5/1 | 104 | 105 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd | G1F | 9-12 | 5/7 | Whirl (7½L) | 33/1 | 105 | 103 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Smart hold-up mare who can hit traffic; stall 1 not ideal, but has the ability to run well
330-24
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 102
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | LF | 9-7 | 4/6 | Blue Bolt (2½L) | 5/1 | 102 | 101 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-10 | 2/10 | Mister Winston (1¼L) | 10/1 | 101 | 108 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-1 | 18/20 | Crown Of Oaks (9½L) | 14/1 | 99 | 86 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | LF | 9-4 | 3/12 | Francophone (1¼L) | 100/30 | 99 | 103 |
| 24 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GF | G2 | 9-4 | 3/6 | Jonquil (¾L) | 12/1 | 97 | 108 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-13 | 5/10 | Ebt's Guard (3L) | 4/1 | 98 | 101 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 4 wins from 6 starts at this distance (67%)
Progressive filly whose comeback win indicated she's set for another good term; big player
1122-1
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 110
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | LF | 9-7 | 1/6 | Kon Tiki (¾L) | 4/6F | 110 | 107 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | G1F | 9-2 | 2/9 | Fallen Angel (2¼L) | 17/2 | 109 | 114 |
| 30 Aug 25 | San Sandown | 8f Sft | G3F | 9-0 | 2/13 | Lady Of Spain (½L) | 7/2 | 102 | 112 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 8f GF | 3yLF | 9-2 | 1/7 | Cajole (1L) | 2/1F | 98 | 104 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 23yNvF | 9-8 | 1/8 | Majaz (1¼L) | 6/4 | - | 99 |
| 19 May 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 2NvF | 9-2 | 1/6 | Electrifarhh (4L) | 100/30 | - | 89 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Personal best when 2nd in 1m G2 latest; interesting if she backs it up under Ryan Moore
-11402
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 105
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | G2F | 9-2 | 2/12 | City Of Memphis (1L) | 66/1 | 94 | 106 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 10f Sft | G3 | 9-2 | 10/12 | Starford (11½L) | 80/1 | 95 | 86 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2HcF | 9-12 | 4/11 | Stateira (3½L) | 5/1 | 96 | 93 |
| 20 Feb 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-9 | 1/13 | Brewing (¾L) | 5/2F | 92 | 100 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 7f St | 9-7 | 1/7 | Little Empire (¾L) | 11/4 | 91 | 99 | |
| 5 Dec 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 9-8 | 2/8 | Instant Appeal (1L) | 4/1 | 91 | 98 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Third in 1m4f G2 here last year; won 1m Listed last time; likely there is better to come
123-41
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 104
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd | L | 9-6 | 1/8 | Tokenomics (1¼L) | 100/30 | 101 | 110 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Sft/Hy | G3F | 9-11 | 4/10 | Celestial Orbit (4L) | 4/1 | 101 | 98 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 12f GF | 3yG2F | 9-2 | 3/11 | Garden Of Eden (3¾L) | 2/1F | - | 102 |
| 26 Apr 25 | Nav Navan | 10f Sft | 3yG3F | 9-2 | 2/8 | Wemightakedlongway (2¾L) | 2/1 | - | 99 |
| 9 Apr 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 10f Gd | 3yMdF | 9-3 | 1/7 | Tswalu (4½L) | 11/4 | - | 96 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
One maiden win doesn't do her justice and she certainly has the ability to have a say
454-32
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 113
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | G2F | 9-2 | 2/10 | Jancis (1¾L) | 9/2 | 113 | 110 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | LF | 9-2 | 3/11 | Pina Sonata (1¾L) | 11/8F | 113 | 99 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Dma Del Mar | 11f Fm | G1F | 8-8 | 4/13 | Gezora (1¾L) | 90/1 | - | 115 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | G1F | 9-2 | 5/9 | Fallen Angel (8L) | 28/1 | 107 | 101 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Gd/Y | G1F | 9-2 | 4/11 | Fallen Angel (1¾L) | 16/1 | 107 | 110 |
| 20 Jul 25 | Cha Chantilly | 9f Sft | 3yG3F | 8-11 | 2/6 | Rosa Salvaje (2½L) | 3/5F | - | 104 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 11 wins from 42 in the last 14 days (26%)
Peak effort when just failing in 7f Listed race here; very underwhelming return, though
0128-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 98
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GF | G3F | 9-6 | 7/7 | Royal Velvet (8¼L) | 13/2 | 101 | 83 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Lon Longchamp | 7f GS | 3yLF | 8-11 | 8/18 | Medusa Merger (5L) | 18/5F | - | 84 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | LF | 9-0 | 2/15 | Cajole (shd) | 12/1 | 89 | 104 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 3HcF | 9-6 | 1/11 | Bellarchi (nk) | 15/8F | 86 | 92 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2HcF | 9-4 | 11/18 | Royal Velvet (7¼L) | 5/1 | 87 | 76 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | 3HcF | 9-2 | 7/12 | Protest (3L) | 16/5F | 87 | 89 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Looked a star on last year's return; disappointing subsequently but she's in good hands
/196-6
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 102
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | G2F | 9-2 | 6/10 | Jancis (12½L) | 5/2F | 103 | 87 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Gd | G3F | 9-1 h1 | 6/9 | Karmology (2¾L) | 6/5F | 105 | 98 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3yG1F | 9-2 | 9/11 | Cercene (13½L) | 5/2 | 105 | 83 |
| 4 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f GF | 3yLF | 9-2 | 1/7 | Life Is Beautiful (3¼L) | 6/4F | - | 106 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 52yMdF | 9-2 | 1/11 | Life Is Rosie (5½L) | EvensF | - | 93 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Latest tenth in Curragh Group 2 (1m) can be upgraded; still likely to find a few too good
561-40
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 105
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 26 | Cur Curragh | 8f Gd | G2F | 9-2 | 10/12 | City Of Memphis (3¾L) | 16/1 | 105 | 100 |
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | G2F | 9-2 | 4/10 | Jancis (10½L) | 11/1 | 105 | 92 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | LF | 9-4 | 1/12 | Hey Boo (¾L) | 9/1 | 96 | 106 |
| 8 Jul 25 | Pon Pontefract | 8f Gd | LF | 9-2 p | 6/10 | Royal Dress (9¾L) | 7/1 | 97 | 82 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2HcF | 9-5 p1 | 5/23 | Miss Information (3¼L) | 20/1 | 97 | 101 |
| 24 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 10.5f Gd | LF | 9-2 | 5/7 | Diamond Rain (10½L) | 6/1 | 100 | 91 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
4-5 in 2024, including C&D G3 and French G1; recent comeback a write-off; utmost respect
7111/P
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 113
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 10.5f GS | L | 9-2 | PU/8 | Dreamasar () | 2/1F | 113 | - |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 10f VSft | G1F | 8-11 | 1/11 | Running Lion (¾L) | 89/10 | - | 118 |
| 18 Aug 24 | Dea Deauville | 10f GS | 3yG2F | 9-0 | 1/7 | Birthe (1L) | EvensF | - | 109 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | G3F | 8-11 | 1/8 | Doom (3L) | 100/30 | 107 | 109 |
| 15 May 24 | Yor York | 10.5f Gd | 3yG3F | 9-2 | 7/7 | Secret Satire (9¼L) | 8/11F | - | 88 |
| 5 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 1/8 | Kalpana (1¼L) | 10/1 | - | 109 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (31%)
G2 winner; only just failed in 7f Listed on return; set to kick on this year; interesting
8147-2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 109
Days: 55
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 26 | Lon Longchamp | 7f GS | LF | 9-2 | 2/7 | Mandanaba (snk) | 23/10 | 109 | 113 |
| 5 Oct 25 | Lon Longchamp | 7f VSft | G1 | 8-10 | 7/16 | Maranoa Charlie (6¼L) | 34/1 | - | 99 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Dea Deauville | 8f Gd | G1F | 8-11 | 4/13 | Fallen Angel (2½L) | 19/1 | - | 109 |
| 1 Jun 25 | Cha Chantilly | 8f GS | 3yG2F | 9-0 h | 1/8 | Eponine (1L) | 7/2 | - | 105 |
| 11 May 25 | Lon Longchamp | 8f Gd | 3yG1F | 9-0 h | 8/13 | Zarigana (4¼L) | 35/1 | - | 101 |
| 13 Apr 25 | Lon Longchamp | 8f GS | 3yG3F | 9-0 h | 3/7 | Zarigana (2¼L) | 13/1 | - | 102 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Below best over C&D at last year's Royal meeting but otherwise progressive; considered
/117-2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 105
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | LF | 9-7 | 2/6 | Blue Bolt (¾L) | 7/1 | 100 | 105 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3yG1F | 9-2 | 7/11 | Cercene (6¾L) | 17/2 | 100 | 98 |
| 16 May 25 | Yor York | 8f GF | 3yLF | 9-2 | 1/9 | Bermuda Longtail (½L) | 11/2 | 88 | 102 |
| 9 Apr 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5NvF | 9-6 | 1/10 | Life Is Beautiful (1¼L) | 100/30 | - | 85 |
| 20 Dec 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 1/7 | Mother Mara (½L) | 11/8F | - | 73 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Belongs at Listed level but, while she continues to make strides, this is a different test
131-14
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 98
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Hay Haydock | 10.5f GS | L | 9-2 | 4/8 | Dreamasar (2¼L) | 4/1 | 96 | 101 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 9-3 | 1/12 | Dwindling Funds (2½L) | 7/2 | 89 | 102 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Red Redcar | 8f GS | 3Hc | 9-4 | 1/10 | Duke's Command (½L) | 3/1F | 83 | 92 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GS | 2HcF | 8-9 | 3/8 | Abloom (5L) | 5/2 | 83 | 83 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | 4HcF | 9-7 | 1/5 | Patsy Snugfit (3¼L) | 7/4 | 76 | 87 |
| 31 May 25 | Chs Chester | 7f Gd | 4MdF | 9-2 | 1/10 | Shining Pearl (¾L) | 16/1 | - | 75 |
"Won" French 1,000 Gns last year; solid return and latest can be forgiven; cheekpieces now
229-36
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 108
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f GS | G3F | 9-8 t | 6/7 | Sparks Fly (28L) | 7/2 | 110 | 52 |
| 2 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 8f Gd | LF | 9-7 t | 3/6 | Blue Bolt (2¼L) | 9/1 | 112 | 101 |
| 15 Jun 25 | Cha Chantilly | 10.5f GS | 3yG1F | 9-0 t | 9/12 | Gezora (9¼L) | 19/5 | - | 99 |
| 11 May 25 | Lon Longchamp | 8f Gd | 3yG1F | 9-0 t | 2/13 | Zarigana (nse) | 18/1 | - | 111 |
| 13 Apr 25 | Lon Longchamp | 8f GS | 3yG3F | 9-0 | 2/7 | Zarigana (nk) | 11/1 | - | 106 |
| 25 Sep 24 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Hy | 22yF | 9-2 | 3/11 | Love Talk (2¾L) | 13/2 | - | 85 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two starts at Royal Ascot yielded a win and cracking 2nd; encouraging return; can go well
4216-3
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 107
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Leo Leopardstown | 7f Gd | G3F | 9-12 | 3/10 | City Of Memphis (1¾L) | 12/1 | 107 | 107 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd/Y | G2F | 9-8 | 6/11 | Barnavara (7L) | 33/1 | 108 | 97 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 9f Gd | G3 | 9-6 | 1/4 | Purview (shd) | 16/1 | 103 | 113 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2HcF | 9-8 | 2/23 | Miss Information (1L) | 25/1 | 100 | 109 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Bhr Bahrain | 10f GF | Hc | 9-13 | 4/14 | Soldier's Empire (5¾L) | - | 92 | |
| 21 Feb 25 | Bhr Bahrain | 9f GF | Hc | 10-0 | 6/16 | Knight Of Honour (2½L) | - | 98 |
Verdict
Plenty to consider but this can go to GODSPEED, a previous G2 winner whose April return signalled she's set to kick on again this year.
Godspeed
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Blue Bolt,
4/1 Friendly Soul,
15/2 Catalina Delcarpio,
9/1 Kon Tiki,
10/1 Cathedral,
Godspeed,
12/1 Shes Perfect,
14/1 Falakeyah,
16/1 Jancis,
Carolina Jetstream,
Snellen,
33/1 Arisaig,
40/1 Noche Clasica,
50/1 Dash Of Azure,
Francophone
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