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Duke of Cambridge Stakes: Past Winners, Stats & History

Royal Ascot
Course:
Ascot
Flat Course
Grade:
Group 2
Length:
1m
Last Winner:
Indie Angel @ 22/1
Prize Money:
£140,000 (2021)

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes is still thought of as one of the new additions to Royal Ascot, running for the very first time in 2004.

Initially it ran as the Windsor Forest Stakes, but it was renamed the Duke of Cambridge Stakes to honour Prince William in 2013.

This Group 2 is one of a raft of top class opportunities for fillies and mares to race in from their four-year-old season onward.

Duke of Cambridge Stakes Course Map (Flat Course)

Ascot Flat Course Map

The 1m Duke of Cambridge Stakes takes place on the straight course which means that it begins on an additional part of the track to the east of the main course.

Duke of Cambridge Stakes Past Winners

Year Winner SP Trainer Jockey
2021 Indie Angel 22/1 John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori
2020 Nazeef 10/3 John Gosden Jim Crowley
2019 Move Swiftly 9/1 William Haggas Daniel Tudhope
2018 Aljazzi 9/2 Marco Botti William Buick
2017 Qemah 5/2 Jean-Claude Rouget Gregory Benoist
2016 Uhserette 9/4 Andre Fabre Mickael Barzalona
2015 Amazing Maria 25/1 David O’Meara James Doyle
2014 Integral 9/4 Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore
2013 Duntle 10/3 David Wachman Wayne Lordan
2012 Joviality 11/1 John Gosden William Buick
2011 Lolly For Dolly 11/1 Tommy Stack Wayne Lordan
2010 Strawberrydaiquiri 9/2 Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore
2009 Spacious 10/1 James Fanshawe Johnny Murtagh
2008 Sabana Perdida 4/1 Alain de Royer-Dupre Christophe Lemaire
2007 Nannina 3/1 John Gosden Jimmy Fortune
2006 Soviet Song 11/8 James Fanshawe Jamie Spencer
2005 Peeress 14/1 Sir Michael Stoute Michael Kinane
2004 Favourable Terms 13/2 Sir Michael Stoute Kieran Fallon

About the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in a Royal Carriage
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Aurelien Guichard, flickr

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes was one of several races across Europe introduced in 2004 to encourage horses to carry on racing within the continent. The thinking behind it was that by providing races specifically for older horses, trainers and owners would be less likely to export horses or prematurely retire them to stud. While it’s hard to say how effective the scheme has been, this race has certainly been a real success.

Initially called the Windsor Forest Stakes, the one mile race adopted its new name in 2013 in order to honour Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. Fillies and mares are both eligible to compete providing they are aged four years or above. The race normally takes place on the second day of Royal Ascot (day one in 2020), where it is a big player on the supporting card to the Prince of Wales’s Stakes.

ALJAZZI BREAKS FOUR-YEAR-OLD DOMINANCE

For nine renewals running between 2009 and 2017, a four-year-old horse claimed victory the Duke of Cambridge Stakes. The run was finally broken in 2018 as the five year old bay mare, Aljazzi outpaced the younger Tribute Act during the final stages. It is only the second time a five year old has clinched glory in this race though so younger runners should remain your preference in this race. Soviet Song stands as the sole six year old who has won this race although a year prior she was rated the best older filly in the world.

Chart Showing the Ages of Duke Of Cambridge Stakes Winners Between 2004 and 2021

GROUP EXPERIENCE VITAL

One key trend that has emerged from this race is the importance of winning Group level experience. Peeress in 2005, Move Swiftly in 2019, Nazeef in 2020 and Indie Angel in 2021 are the only winners who hadn’t previously won at such a high standard although Indie Angel, Nazeef and Peeress had all only won a Listed class race previously.

The 2005 renewal was the only one not to feature at Ascot so under normal circumstances, it still seems that a former Group victory is vital for most Duke of Cambridge hopefuls.

DUKE OF CAMBS WINNER’S PREVIOUS GROUP & LISTED VICTORIES

Year Horse Group 1 Wins Group 2 Wins Group 3 Wins Listed Wins
2021 Indie Angel ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
2020 Nazeef ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
2019 Move Swiftly ✘ ✘ ✘ ✘
2018 Aljazzi ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔
2017 Qemah ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
2016 Usherette ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘
2015 Amazing Maria ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘
2014 Integral ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔
2013 Duntle ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔
2012 Joviality ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘
2011 Lolly For Dolly ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘
2010 Strawberrydaiquiri ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
2009 Spacious ✘ ✔ ✘ ✘
2008 Sabana Perdida ✘ ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔
2007 Nannina ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘
2006 Soviet Song ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔
2005 Peeress ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔
2004 Favourable Terms ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔

PUNISHMENT FOR SUCCESS

We’ve just mentioned how important a proven record at Group standard is but recent success at such a level can harm a horse’s chances in this race. Any filly or mare who wins a Group 1 contest after 31st August the previous year is slapped with a five pound penalty and for Group 2 winners, they receive a three pound disadvantage. Usually only a couple among the field carry a penalty and 2016 champion Usherette is the only recent name able to successfully overcome one. The only other winner carrying a penalty came in the very first race in 2004 with the ironically named Favourable Terms.

Chart Showing the Finishing Positions of Horses Carrying a Weight Penalty in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes Between 2004 and 2021

WAIT FOR A DOUBLE WINNER GOES ON

Due to this race only being contest by older horses, many are retired or begin their decline not too long after winning this race. As a result, only on three occasions has the Duke of Cambridge welcomed back its reigning champion, seeking to defend their crown. Twice, they’ve come very close to pulling off back to back wins though. Usherette finished just a length behind Qemah in 2017 while Strawberrydaiquiri denied 2009 champion Spacious by a short head. Integral is the only defending champion unable to put up a fight as she tired badly inside the final furlong despite being the much fancied odds on favourite.

Defending Duke of Cambridge Champions: 2004 – 2021

Year Horse Trainer Jockey Race Position Odds
2017 Usherette (2016 winner) Andre Fabre Mikael Barzalona 3rd 11/4
2015 Integral (2014 winner) Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore 5th 8/11 f
2010 Spacious (2009 winner) James Fanshawe Johnny Murtagh 2nd 13/2

Other Races of Note at Ascot

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