The Albany Stakes is a Group 3 contest run over 6f. It takes place at 14:30 on Friday 21st June, which is the fourth day of Royal Ascot 2024. View the runners here, and also make sure to check out the odds and tips on offer for this race.

NO.DRAW
FORM

HORSE

ODDS

JOCKEY& TRAINER

AGE

WGT

RPR

9⁽²⁾

Kylie Of Lochalsh

J: Hayley Turner

T: Gay Kelleway

9-2

Hinted at ability in maiden here (5f, good; fourth of six) last month; however, faces an impossible task at this level on second start, being bottom of the pile on bare figures.

2⁽³⁾

California Dreamer

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

9-2

102

Clear promise in both outings, only 1l behind Fairy Godmother in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) latest; unlikely to reverse placings with that rival but another good effort looks plausible.

3⁽⁹⁾

132

Convo

J: Tom Marquand

T: Amy Murphy

9-2

Defeat at Salisbury is flanked by two bigger performances in France, runner-up at Chantilly (5f Listed) latest; all starts on soft/heavy; something to prove in this higher grade back on home soil.

4⁽¹⁴⁾

332

Cradle Of Love

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

9-2

Has consistent form but it's well below the required standard at this level and she seems quirky (looked wayward the last twice); wore cheekpieces last time, now goes in blinkers.

5⁽⁶⁾

Fairy Godmother

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O'Brien

9-2

108

Cost 425,000gns as a yearling; built on her debut effort when getting up close home in a Naas Group 3 (6f, good) that was won by the subsequent Albany winners in 2022 and 2023; this promising Ballydoyle filly has excellent credentials.

8⁽⁵⁾

Jayvee

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

9-2

Won at Beverley (soft) then proved unsuited by a sharper 5f on good ground in the Marygate (Listed) at York; certainly ready for a crack at 6f but has plenty to find on bare form.

6⁽¹⁷⁾

Heavens Gate

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O'Brien

9-2

104

Similar profile to same connections' Fairy Godmother, having finished second on debut then gone one better next time; registered her Curragh maiden success (6f, good) in comfortable fashion and looks a potential Group filly; on the shortlist.

7⁽⁸⁾

Hot Darling

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

9-2

Two from two, both wins over 5f on French soil and latest in Listed grade at Vichy (heavy); sold for 460,000gns last week; stiffer task in this field but may improve further.

11⁽¹²⁾

Mountain Breeze

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

9-2

105

Closely related to Pinatubo, whose brilliant 2yo season included a Royal Ascot win; has created a highly favourable impression with her stylish performances at Newmarket (5f/6f, good; won going away both times) and looks a smart prospect; major contender.

16⁽¹⁰⁾

Substitute

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

9-2

Both starts over 6f at Ripon, scoring on good going then beaten favourite (just over 4l behind Royalty Bay) on soft; ground speculations aside, she doesn't scream Albany winner.

15⁽¹¹⁾

Simmering

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

9-2

Promising third at York (6f, good to soft; started favourite) last month, having travelled well for a long way, and that form is working out nicely; this is harder but she's open to improvement.

14⁽¹⁶⁾

Royalty Bay

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

9-2

Cost £125,000 at breeze-up sale in April; out of half-sister to a Norfolk Stakes runner-up; Quinn yard has had a couple of Royal Ascot 2yo winners; drew clear for a ready 3l success in small field at Ripon (6f, soft) and looks promising.

10⁽¹⁵⁾

Liberalised

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

9-2

Made a winning debut in Hamilton maiden event (6f, good) two weeks ago and looks open to any amount of progress; same connections landed the Queen Mary here with a similar type two years ago and trainer won it with another once-raced filly on Wednesday; interesting.

13⁽¹⁾

Peregrine Falcon

J: Colin Keane

T: Emmet Mullins

9-2

Cost 50,000gns at breeze-up sale in April; impressive in barrier trial at Naas, then led for very long way in Fairyhouse maiden (6f, good; faded into third); open to progress for shrewd stable.

1⁽⁴⁾

Burning Pine

J: Joel Rosario

T: Wesley A Ward

9-2

100

US filly who made all for a comfortable success in maiden special weight at Keeneland (4.5f, dirt) eight weeks ago; brings potential, assuming she copes with the stiff 6f (pedigree provides optimism); trainer's Royal Ascot 2yo winners all came at 5f.

17⁽¹³⁾

Twafeeg

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

9-2

101

Green in the latter stages and won with something to spare at Doncaster (6.5f, good) three weeks ago; interesting prospect for a trainer who knows what it takes to win 2yo races at Royal Ascot.

12⁽⁷⁾

Nad Alshiba Snow

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

9-2

Has shown ability in two races at Beverley (5f, good to firm), fourth in the Hilary Needler latest; however, needs big improvement as she's towards the bottom of this pack on bare figures.

RACING POST TIP

Fairy Godmother

The form pick is FAIRY GODMOTHER, whose Naas success came in a Group 3 contest that has thrown up the last two Albany winners. Mountain Breeze, who looks a smart prospect, is feared most ahead of the selection's promising stablemate Heavens Gate. California Dreamer ties in with Fairy Godmother on bare form, while Twafeeg, Royalty Bay and Liberalised are interesting types.

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Year	Horse [Draw]	Age	Weight	SP	Trainer	Jockey
2023	Porta Fotuna [8]	2	9-2	5/1	Donnacha O’Brien	Frankie Dettori
2022	Meditate [4]	2	9-2	5/2	Aidan O’Brien	Ryan Moore
2021	Sandrine [2]	2	9-0	16/1	Andrew Balding	David Probert
2020	Dandalla [14]	2	9-0	13-2	K R Burke	Ben Curtis
2019	Daahyeh [14]	2	9-0	4/1F	Roger Varian	David Egan
2018	Main Edition [15]	2	9-0	7/1	Mark Johnston	James Doyle
2017	Different League [13]	2	9-0	20/1	Matthieu Palussiere	Antoine Hamelin
2016	Brave Anna [16]	2	9-0	16/1	A P O’Brien	Seamie Heffernan
2015	Illuminate [13]	2	9-0	4/1F	Richard Hannon	Richard Hughes
2014	Cursory Glance [17]	2	9-0	14/1	Roger Varian	Andrea Atzeni

Key race stats 2024

Key trends

No more than two runs, ten winners in last ten runnings
At least 7lb off top-rated, 8/10 (last two top-rated winners the exceptions)
Adjusted Racing Post Rating of at least 98, 8/10
Distance winner, 8/10
By a sire with a stamina index of at least 7.4f, 7/10
Ran in maiden/novice company last time out, 6/10

Other factors

All of the last ten winners had scored last time out. The last maiden to succeed was Samitar in 2011.

Five were once-raced winners.

Seven winners were drawn 13 or higher, but the last three winners were drawn in single-figures.

What happened in the Albany Stakes last year?

PORTA FORTUNA arrived with a Group 3 win already under her belt, something that none of her rivals could boast. She and the runner-up Matrika both raced in the larger group, which was positioned centre-to-far side and contained the best of the pace. Soprano back in third made a winning debut at the Guineas meeting and stepped up on that form, doing best of the half-dozen who raced in her group.

Albany Stakes

14:30 Royal Ascot

RACING POST TIP

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Key race stats 2024

What happened in the Albany Stakes last year?

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