14:05 Epsom Downs

Saturday 6 June 2026

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Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3)

3YO plus | Class 1 | 1m 113y | 9 Runners | Turf

(2)

Sparks Fly²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Laura Pearson| T: D Loughnane| OR: 110

11/4

Recorded a hat-trick of listed victories in late 2024. Produced best effort of 2025 campaign (shaped well when third in this) when winning Group 3 at Saint-Cloud and close to best when fourth in Huxley at Chester 4 weeks ago. Respected despite a penalty and further rain would boost her chance.

Form: 8381-04

(6)

Arisaig³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: J P Spencer| T: C Johnston| OR: 102

11/1

Several fine efforts in defeat last season and has continued the good work this time around, second under top weight in Newmarket handicap on return and not beaten far (just behind She's Perfect) in listed race at Goodwood 5 weeks ago having been poorly placed. Rain would be a concern, though.

Form: 5330-24

(4)

Betty Clover³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 95

40/1

Highly tried since winning a listed race at York as a 2-y-o and evidence suggests she's likely to find a few too strong again.

Form: P700-55

(5)

Breckenbrough²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: M Baratti| OR: 99

14/1

Ex Andrew Balding filly who has developed into a useful sort for this yard, winning a listed event at Saint-Cloud in October before returning with 2 good placed efforts in similar company at Longchamp. Bit more required at this level, however.

Form: 5211-34

(7)

Love Dynasty⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Billy Loughnane| T: K A Ryan| OR: 96

18/1

Dubawi filly who hasn't seen the track too often but is talented, winning both starts for William Haggas a year apart before reaching the frame in listed races for this yard. More needed at this level, though.

Form: 11/43-4

(1)

Pina Sonata⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 103| D

5/1

Lightly-raced 4-y-o who resumed with a career-best win in listed event at Kempton in March. Had a bit in hand that day so looks ready for this next step up.

Form: 4/1106-1

(3)

Princess Child^t¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 104

8/1

Back-to-back winner last summer, including a Tipperary Group 3. All the better for return when runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh but failed to match that form next 2 starts.

Form: 14-7250

(8)

Shes Perfect^t³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 110

7/2

First past post in the French 1000 Guineas last season but was subsequently disqualified for interference. Missed second half of last year with an injury but shaped as if retaining plenty of ability after 11 months off when third in Goodwood listed race 5 weeks ago. Better expected now.

Form: 13/229-3

(9)

Pacific Mission^t²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Colin Keane| T: A M Balding| OR: 109| BF

5/1

Followed win in 7f novice at Kempton last summer with excellent second in Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf at Del Mar. However, disappointed in listed race at York on return and bounce back required taking on her elders for the first time.

Form: 6122-5

Forecasts

Shes Perfect (3/1), Pacific Mission (7/2), Sparks Fly (4/1), Breckenbrough (7/1), Pina Sonata (7/1), Arisaig (8/1), Princess Child (14/1), Love Dynasty (20/1), Betty Clover (25/1)

SHES PERFECT shaped as if retaining plenty of ability back from an injury when third in a very strong listed event at Goodwood 5 weeks ago and is the one to beat on her 3-y-o form. Sparks Fly shaped well in this last year and can handle easier underfoot conditions so is second choice despite carrying a 3 lb penalty, while Pina Sonata returned with a stylish win in a listed race at Kempton and remains unexposed.