Newmarket Race 2 - Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By Bet365) (Fillies' Group 2)
All eyes will be on the unbeaten VENETIAN SUN (6). This Karl Burke trained filly created a huge impression winning the 1200m G3 Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot last time and is suited by this track. Impressive debut winner SPICY MARG (5) looks capable of better than when tenth in the G2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot. Could prove the main danger now stepping up to 1200m. ARGENTINE TANGO (1) is held by the main selection on earlier form. Cannot be completely ruled out after landing a Listed event over course and distance last start. SHINE ON ME (4) also warrants consideration.
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track LR June 26 over 1200m defeating Midnight Tango carrying 58kg at $10. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Beverley May 24 over 1000m defeating Meelaf carrying 58kg at $2.90. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/06/2025 | 33 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | David Allan | 58kg | 1:11.24 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/05/2025 | 5 | OPEN F 2 | $92,250.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 58kg | 1:04.21 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2025 | 19 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $73,800.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Firm | David Allan | 61kg | 0:59.98 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/04/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $16,340.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 58kg | 1:03.94 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $13,840.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 56kg | 1:05.78 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on May 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Nandita carrying 58kg at $12. Last start won by 2.75 len at this track June 27 over 1200m defeating Butterfly Beach with 58kg at $5.50. Not keen on her chances this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/06/2025 | 30 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:13.82 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:13.08 | 5-6-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming her maiden victory on debut; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Thirsk June 17 over 1200m defeating Mandarin Spirit carrying 58kg at $3.50. Needs a market check upped in class.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $11,990.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | George Downing | 58kg | 1:11.10 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Lingfield on May 31 over 1000m, 2 len behind Guernsey Lady carrying 58kg at $3.10. Second-up 6th of 23 at Ascot in the G2 Queen Mary Stakes on June 18 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind True Love carrying 58kg at $101. Better than that and worth following up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | James McDonald | 58kg | 0:59.65 | 16-13-6 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 0:58.29 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.13 |
Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at Newmarket (Rowley) May 4 over 1000m defeating Twilight Star with 58kg at $4.50. Last start 10th of 23 at Ascot in the G2 Queen Mary Stakes on June 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind True Love with 58kg at $12. Makes appeal.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23 | 18/06/2025 | 45 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 0:59.65 | 7-5-10 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $69,250.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 0:59.26 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Carlisle May 19 over 1000m defeating Argentine Tango carrying 58kg at $1.50. Last start won by 1.5 len at Ascot G3 Albany Stakes June 20 over 1200m defeating Awaken carrying 58kg at $8. Key runner who is a great chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 20/06/2025 | 32 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 1:12.87 | 12-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $73,800.00 | Carlisle | 1005m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 58kg | 0:59.98 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |