14:25 Newmarket

Friday 9 July 2021

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Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By bet365) (Fillies' Group 2)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 1m 10.65s

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(3)

Desert Dreamer¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: S C Williams| OR: 91| D

11/2

Improving sort who won a maiden/novice at Newmarket on her first couple of starts. Back on track after Royal Ascot flop when runner-up in listed event over C&D 13 days ago. Others make more appeal.

Form: 1102

(9)

Ellade¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 82| D

66/1

Knew job when making a winning debut at Lingfield in May and took her form up a notch when scoring back there a month later. Ran her best race when runner-up at Windsor last time but others preferred.

Form: 1412

(5)

Flotus²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 93| BF| D

15/2

Well backed and made a taking winning debut in 6f maiden at Goodwood in May. Shaped much better than distance beaten suggested in the Albany at Royal Ascot last time so is worth another chance.

Form: 10

(8)

Hello You²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 101| D

9/4

€350,000 Invincible Spirit filly who created an excellent impression when scoring by a wide-margin on debut at Wolverhampton. Built on that promise when runner-up in the Albany so she's shortlisted.

Form: 12

(2)

Honey Sweet¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: K R Burke| OR: 82

50/1

Did the job well when seeing off subsequent winner Night Candle and 6 others on debut at Nottingham (5f). Matched that form when seventh in listed event over C&D last time but this is much tougher.

Form: 17

(1)

Oscula²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: M Crehan| T: G Boughey| OR: 100| D

15/2

Headed close home on debut and put that experience to good use when making all at Brighton. Progressed again to follow up in the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom and not beaten far in the Albany. Respected.

Form: 3113

(4)

Sadmah³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: K A Ryan| D

16/1

Frankel filly who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Haydock last month, outpaced halfway but staying on to lead late when her stamina kicked in. Big step up in grade but should improve.

Form: 1

(7)

Sandrine²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 105| D

11/5

Bobby's Kitten filly who proved professional to make a winning start in 6f novice at Kempton. Took form up a notch when scoring in the Albany last time and she's sure to progress further. One to beat.

Form: 11

Non-Runners

(6)

Shouldavbeenmore¹³

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: R A Fahey J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Sandrine (11/5), Hello You (9/4), Desert Dreamer (11/2), Oscula (15/2), Flotus (15/2), Sadmah (16/1), Shouldavbeenmore (20/1), Honey Sweet (50/1), Ellade (66/1)

This looks to revolve around SANDRINE, who proved professional to make a winning start at Kempton in May and took her form up a notch when landing the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago. With further improvement on the cards, she should be tough to beat. Hello You and Oscula chased Andrew Balding's filly home that day and they rate as the main dangers once again.