The Queen Anne Stakes is a Group 1 contest run over a mile. It takes place at 14:30 on Tuesday 20th June, which is the first day of Royal Ascot 2023. 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

10⁽⁷⁾

217-00

Pogo

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

9-2

115

130

Oldest horse in the field; formerly a very useful miler and ran respectably (finished fifth) in this contest two years ago; however, has gained last four wins over 7f; down the field in good races at Riyadh (7f) and Meydan (6f) this year; returned to home soil, this high-mileage 7yo is readily opposed back up in distance.

4⁽¹²⁾

168-12

Chindit

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

9-2

115

131

Acts on good to firm and good to soft ground; has won several notable prizes; only 8l fourth in this race 12 months ago; posted a career-best RPR, as well as showing an aggressive side, in this year's Lockinge at Newbury where he tried to bite Modern Games when headed (still finished a good second); that bare form puts him in the mix but he's no certainty to go one better (now 0-8 at Group 1 level).

8⁽¹⁰⁾

241-15

Mutasaabeq

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

9-2

119

135

Acts on any ground; has been frustrating at times; 2-3 since wearing blinkers, the wins gained from the front in Group 2 events at Newmarket where he has a particularly good record; only fifth in the Lockinge returned to a bigger field and he's yet to score in a race that has more than seven runners; again doesn't have the ideal scenario.

2⁽¹⁾

64-113

Berkshire Shadow

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

9-2

113

129

Has form figures of 113 since being gelded, winning a couple of major AW prizes then good third (behind Modern Games and Chindit) in the Lockinge at Newbury back on grass; however, now 0-4 at Group 1 level and needs further progress if he's to record a first turf success since landing the Coventry on this card in 2021.

1⁽⁵⁾

95-261

Angel Bleu

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

9-2

112

126

Impressive record (5-6) on going softer than good, including two French Group 1 wins (7f/1m) as a 2yo and Listed success at Haydock (7f) latest outing; only 1-7 on good/firmer, the win gained at mere novice level; underfoot conditions aside, he faces a tough task on ratings back at the top level.

6⁽³⁾

75-646

Lusail

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

9-2

111

129

Has failed to score since his productive 2yo campaign that included two Group 2 wins; posted a huge effort, beaten narrowly having made the running, in the St James's Palace Stakes on this card 12 months ago; however, can be opposed on this year's form, which includes defeats behind several of these opponents the last twice.

11⁽¹¹⁾

11/17-

Triple Time

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

9-2

107

124

Frankel colt who isn't fully exposed, despite a Group 2 defeat at Longchamp when last seen 262 days ago; has registered his wins in small-field events at Haydock and the most recent was a fairly weak Group 3, therefore has something to find and prove in this scenario; however, could perform well as he's lightly raced and remains open to further improvement.

9⁽⁴⁾

2135-2

Native Trail

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

9-2

119

135

Yet to race on ground worse than good to yielding; champion 2yo in 2021 and bagged Classic honours, namely in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, last term; had wind surgery prior to finishing 3l second (below best) behind Mutasaabeq, who had the run of the race, at Newmarket on 2023 reappearance; likely to get a better tactical scenario in this contest and, based on past achievements, he's one of the main contenders.

12⁽⁶⁾

/1216-

Inspiral

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

8-13

120

138

Highly talented filly whose only two defeats can be excused to some extent, latest in the 2022 QEII over C&D when hindered by a very tardy start; very impressive in the Coronation Stakes at this meeting last year when making a belated reappearance; beat Light Infantry in the Marois later in the summer; acts on good to firm and good to soft ground (unraced on soft/heavy); strongly respected on seasonal debut, bearing in mind her dazzling display here 12 months ago.

7⁽⁸⁾

121-21

Modern Games

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

9-2

121

136

High class, a globetrotter who is a top-flight winner in four countries, most recently landing the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) where he swept past Chindit in the last half-furlong and took his overall Group/Grade 1 form figures to 1135212121; unraced on heavy, acts on any other ground; very reliable performer who holds rock-solid and leading claims.

5⁽²⁾

26-372

Light Infantry

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

9-2

116

133

Yet to race on ground firmer than good; has form figures of 1222 on soft/good to soft, including a neck second behind Inspiral in last year's Marois and similarly close second in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp (1m1f) on latest start; behind several of these rivals in his other two races this season, both on good going; ideally needs rain.

3⁽⁹⁾

/23-24

Cash

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Simcock

9-2

109

124

All turf starts on good ground; ran very well in last year's Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f) but failed to get home back over that C&D on latest start; good second to Chindit in the Queen Anne Stakes Trial (Listed) here on his most recent 1m attempt; that effort augurs well for today and he's still comparatively unexposed having raced only five times; interesting.

RACING POST TIP

Inspiral

Having posted her biggest performance when fresh at this meeting last year, top-notch filly INSPIRAL holds very persuasive claims back here on her seasonal debut. Judged on ratings and other factors, the Charlie Appleby-trained colts Modern Games (second choice) and Native Trail look the biggest threats. At bigger odds, the lightly raced 4yos Cash and Triple Time are interesting types who could well improve on their ratings and get seriously involved.

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Year	Horse [Draw]	Age	Weight	SP	Trainer	Jockey
2022	Baaeed [4]	4	9-2	1/6	William Haggas	Jim Crowley
2021	Palace Pier [11]	4	9-0	2/7F	John & Thady Gosden	Frankie Dettori
2020	Circus Maximus [4]	4	9-0	4/1F	A P O’Brien	Ryan Moore
2019	Lord Glitters [1]	6	9-0	14/1	David O’Meara	Daniel Tudhope
2018	Accidental Agent [4]	4	9-0	33/1	Eve Johnson Houghton	Charles Bishop
2017	Ribchester [1]	4	9-0	11/10F	Richard Fahey	William Buick
2016	Tepin [12]	5	8-11	11/2	Mark Casse	Julien R Leparoux
2015	Solow [4]	5	9-0	11/8F	F Head	Maxime Guyon
2014	Toronado [8]	4	9-0	4/5F	Richard Hannon	Richard Hughes
2013	Declaration Of War [6]	4	9-0	15/2	A P O’Brien	Joseph O’Brien
2012	Frankel [8]	4	9-0	1/10F	Sir Henry Cecil	Tom Queally

Key race stats

Aged four or five, nine winners in last ten runnings
Distance winner, 9/10
Rated within 4lb of RPR top-rated, 8/10 (five were top-rated)
Adjusted Racing Post Rating of at least 132, 8/10
Group 1 winner, 7/10

Other factors

Seven winners had previously scored at the track.

What happened last year?

Star miler Baaeed maintained his unbeaten record with another stunning performance. Sent off the 1-6 favourite, he justified those short odds when cruising into contention under Jim Crowley before winning by a length and three-quarters from old rival Real World. That win took his perfect sequence at the time to eight and while he would go on to score twice more, his career ended with a shock defeat at Ascot in the Champion Stakes.

Queen Anne Stakes

14:30 Royal Ascot

RACING POST TIP

Verdict

Past 10 Winners

Key race stats

What happened last year?

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