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Duke of Cambridge Stakes - Form Comments

18/06/2024 12:39

G2 – 1600m – Turf

1

Ocean Jewel

Improved to win G2 over 1600m impressively on return last month, quickening well. Races handy and wears hood. Leading contender.

2

Breege

Won 2-13 but good record at Ascot and in good form, won G3 over 1703m at Epsom this month. In the mix.

3

Doom

Improved to win Listed race in France and finish creditable third in G3 at Curragh. Acts well on soft ground. Needs more.

4

Gregarina

Stayed on strongly to win G3 over 1400m at Curragh on first run after move from France. Acts well on soft ground. Interesting.

5

Julia Augusta

Not won for almost two years. Decent effort for new stable when fourth in G3 over 1703m but unlikely to be good enough.

6

Laurel

Talented, lightly raced 5-y-o. Second in G1 as 3-y-o and won Listed race easily as 4-y-o. Not run for over a year. Good chance if at best.

7

Magical Sunset

Won G3 over 1400m at Goodwood last year but well beaten all 3 runs this year. Needs to improve.

8

Nibras Angel

Well beaten in recent runs, latest in handicap on 13 June. Out of her depth.

9

Novus

Improved last year to win G3 and just beaten in Listed race over 1600m in May. Best on soft ground. Not ruled out.

10

Orchid Bloom

Decent effort when fourth in G2 over 1600m at the Curragh last month. Acts well on soft ground. Needs further improvement.

11

Rogue Millennium

Won this race last year. Subsequently struggled at G1 level before sold for 1.65 million guineas. Respectable third in G2 since. Respected.

12

Royal Dress

Improved for new trainer and addition of hood this year. Won Listed race and slightly unlucky when close third in G3. Pulls hard. Fair chance if settles better.

13

Running Lion

Usually races over further. Struggled at higher level since won Listed race over a year ago. Last in G3 recently. Tough task.

14

Sea The Lady

Trained in France. Not won since 2022. Best form at about 2000m, including when third in G3 for new trainer in April. Tough task.