14:30 Royal Ascot

Wednesday 16 June 2021

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Queen Mary Stakes (Fillies' Group 2)

Off time: 14:33 | Winning time: 1m 0.01s

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(2)

Artos^v1²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: George R Arnold II| OR: 82| D

8/1

Chased home the Windsor Castle favourite on debut before overcoming greenness to win herself at Churchill Downs, getting up on the line. More to come and Dettori (good record in this) booked.

Form: 21

(6)

Beautiful Sunshine²⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S De Sousa| T: G Boughey| D

20/1

Chased home Desert Dreamer on debut and much improved to win at Windsor and Sandown (heavy ground) over 5f since. Could do better still for yard enjoying tremendous campaign with 2-y-os.

Form: 811

(15)

Cheerupsleepyjean⁴⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: C D Hayes| T: J A Stack| BF| D

50/1

Impressive when winning 5f Curragh event on quick ground on debut and possible she got bogged down on softer surface behind smart stablemate in listed race there next time. Remains with potential.

Form: 16

(21)

Choux³²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S W Kelly| T: P D Evans| D

22/1

Landed a huge punt first time out at Thirsk in the mud under this rider last month, always prominent and coming clear. Sights are raised plenty but she could be anything.

Form: 1

(18)

Coup De Force¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: L P Keniry| T: W S Kittow| D

100/1

Chased home Beautiful Sunshine on debut before improving to win Chepstow novice 11 days ago under this rider, staying on well. Tons more needed to get involved here.

Form: 31

(13)

Crazyland³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: H Crouch| T: C G Cox| BF| D

50/1

Had a little to spare when winning on debut at Windsor and took another step forward when third to Nymphadora in the Marygate at York, helping to force pace and keeping on. Can progress further.

Form: 13

(7)

Desert Dreamer³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: S C Williams| D

9/1

Has made the perfect start with victories at up to 6f at Newmarket, pulling hard but quickening up well last time. Could have even more to offer back in trip and couldn't be ruled out.

Form: 11

(3)

Get Ahead⁴⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| CD

16/1

Made a winning start in C&D maiden 6 weeks ago, showing her inexperience when first asked for her effort but picking up really well late on. Sure to improve.

Form: 1

(8)

Harmony Rose¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S Foley| T: K J Condon| BF| D

80/1

Off the mark at third attempt in 5f Cork maiden before a good run in Tipperary event 15 days ago. Needs plenty more still to feature in this company.

Form: 3312

(9)

Illustrating¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: K R Burke| D

11/1

Impressive when landing a gamble on debut at Catterick under this rider a fortnight ago, readily coming clear close home. Could have plenty more to offer. Worth considering.

Form: 1

(14)

Jazzy Princess¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: R M H Cowell

100/1

Too green and held on debut at Beverley (soft ground) 3 weeks ago. Stiff task.

Form: 6

(5)

Mas Poder³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Colin Keane| T: K A Ryan

25/1

Showed plenty on debut behind Nymphadora in the Marygate at York, running green but keeping on and beaten only 2 lengths. Seems sure to improve.

Form: 4

(1)

Misty Ayr¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: J Fanning| T: K Dalgleish

80/1

Produced a promising first effort amid clear greenness when third to Illustrating at Catterick a fortnight ago, finishing with running left. Should progress but this is a big step up.

Form: 3

(10)

Nymphadora³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| D

12/1

Much improved from debut when winning the listed Marygate at York from a couple of these rivals, staying on well. Can progress again.

Form: 61

(4)

Orinoco River³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: G M Ryan| T: Donnacha O'Brien| BF

28/1

Strong in the betting and shaped with plenty of encouragement when beaten just a neck by Yet on debut at Dundalk 5 weeks ago, travelling best. Sure to improve.

Form: 2

(17)

Poppy Petal²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| D

80/1

Much improved from debut when winning 5f Catterick novice in the mud, staying on well. Should go on progressing.

Form: 21

(22)

Quick Suzy³¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Gary Carroll| T: G P Cromwell

8/1

Progressive filly who was impressive when winning 6f Curragh maiden last month before going down by just a length in Group 3 at Naas. Return to 5f will suit and claims if taking to the quicker ground.

Form: 212

(20)

Twilight Gleaming^b1³⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: John Velazquez| T: Wesley Ward| OR: 96| D

9/4

Much improved from debut when romping home in 5f Belmont maiden last month, making all and forging clear with jockey barely moving through final 1f. Exciting prospect who looks the one to beat.

Form: 21

(11)

Vertiginous¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: M Dwyer| T: B J Meehan| BF

66/1

Well backed but proved green when second, beaten 2 lengths, on recent debut at Bath. Should improve but she's one of a few maidens here with plenty on their plate.

Form: 2

(12)

White Jasmine⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: G Boughey| BF

25/1

Has shown plenty in 2 defeats over 6f, offering up plenty of speed at Haydock last week. 5f worth a try but she's surely biting off more than she can chew in this.

Form: 24

(16)

Yet^t1³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| D

10/1

Easy to back but looked a smart prospect as she gamely saw off Orinoco River on debut at Dundalk 5 weeks ago. This race has eluded her trainer but she has good claims with progress assured.

Form: 1

Non-Runners

(19)

Eve Lodge²⁵

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: C Fellowes J: J P Spencer

Forecasts

Twilight Gleaming (9/4), Quick Suzy (8/1), Artos (8/1), Desert Dreamer (9/1), Yet (10/1), Illustrating (11/1), Nymphadora (12/1), Get Ahead (16/1), Beautiful Sunshine (20/1), Choux (22/1), White Jasmine (25/1), Mas Poder (25/1), Eve Lodge (25/1), Orinoco River (28/1), Cheerupsleepyjean (50/1), Crazyland (50/1), Vertiginous (66/1), Misty Ayr (80/1), Harmony Rose (80/1), Poppy Petal (80/1), Coup De Force (100/1), Jazzy Princess (100/1)

Wesley Ward can win this for a fifth time, with his exciting TWILIGHT GLEAMING making most appeal. She was most impressive when opening her account at Belmont and has the potential to rate much higher. Quick Suzy has made a fine start for Gavin Cromwell and has good claims if acting on this quicker ground. Illustrating and Dundalk 1-2 Yet and Orinoco River are just a trio of the other key players.