The field for the 2021 Queen Elizabeth Stakes has been finalised and we have a high class field set to line-up in this years edition of the showpiece of The Championships.
We take a look at each of the 15 horses in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and we provide Video Form for each of them.
The best way to find the Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner is to watch each of the horses lead-up runs heading into the race and luckily for you we have done all the hard work to find these races and list them below.
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1. Addeybb
Odds: $2.70
Breeding: Pivotal x Bush Cat
Trainer: William Haggas
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Barrier: 3
Career Stats: 21: 11-4-2
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1600m/2100m
Career Best Win: Queen Elizabeth Stakes, April 11 2020, Randwick, Heavy Surface
Dry Track Stats: 4: 1-1-1
Wet Track Stats: 17: 10-3-1
Short Summary: World class animal that will look the winner…just won’t get his preferred conditions.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), April 11 2020, Randwick, Clockwise Direction, Heavy Surface
This was a stepping stone to confirming his status as a world class horse. Danon Premium, a star Japanese galloper, gave him a mighty race, but Addeybb fought him off and drew clear, with Verry Elleegant running a gallant second, but all credit to the UK star.
Ranvet Stakes (2000m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
I thought this run was full of merit. The drying track didn’t help his cause, he was lame leading into the race and then had to chase from a fair way out with Angel Of Truth applying the pressure in front. He stuck on and had an epic battle with Verry Elleegant but the race fitness just told late.
Final Summary: Heavy track, I’d clearly be with him. On what is going to be a likely firm deck, even though he is going to improve significantly from the Ranvet, I’m just not sure he is going to be able to turn the tables on the champion mare. But he’s world class and he’ll make sure this is a proper world class race.
2. Sir Dragonet
Odds: $6.50
Breeding: Camelot x Sparrow
Trainer: Ciaron Maher/David Eustace
Jockey: Glen Boss
Barrier: 2
Career Stats: 15: 4-4-0
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2050m/2500m
Career Best Win: Cox Plate, October 24 2020, Moonee Valley, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 6: 1-1-0
Wet Track Stats: 9: 3-3-0
Short Summary: He’s a last start Group l winner and is getting better as the prep goes on. He’s next best behind the big two.
Ranvet Stakes (2000m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
This was D-Day for him because his two runs to kick off the prep were pretty ordinary. He ran a much improved race here. Comfortably held by the big two, but he stayed on and was good in defeat in running fourth.
Tancred Stakes (2400m), April 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Good Surface
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. But how he ended up starting $5.50 I do not know. He just had panels on this lot re class. He’s a WFA horse and was taking on B/C Grade stayers. Made a mess of them, and the big tick is that he did it on a firm deck.
Final Summary: It’s hard to figure him out. He won on a good track last time, but relative to what he faces here, he beat camels. He seems to be getting as the prep goes on and from the gate, Bossy can lob him into a dream spot in the first four, likely stalking Addeybb, and we know thanks to the Cox Plate that a brutal ten furlongs is right up his alley.
3. Mugatoo
Odds: $8.00
Breeding: Henrythenavigator x Elopa
Trainer: Kris Lees
Jockey: Hugh Bowman
Barrier: 1
Career Stats: 19: 9-2-1
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1500m/2900m
Career Best Win: All Star Mile, March 13 2021, Moonee Valley, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 8: 4-1-1
Wet Track Stats: 11: 5-1-0
Short Summary: Off his first two runs for the prep, definite winning chance. Off his Doncaster run, I can only have him as a place chance.
All Star Mile (1600m), March 13 2021, Moonee Valley, Anti-Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
Olly produced a 12/10 aboard Russian Camelot. Bowman produced a 15/10 on Mugatoo. The fact he had the horse as close as he did in the run, and found the right part of the track, the fence, it was just a case of getting clear and once he did, he exploded and was much too good.
Doncaster Mile (1600m), April 10 2021, Randwick, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
With an eye towards the Queen Elizabeth, the run was solid. But in isolation, I thought he was very disappointing. Bowman rode the perfect race on him, much like the All Star Mile, and on the turn, it was no betting. He looked the winner. Just didn’t ping when asked. I can only put it down to wanting more ground.
Final Summary: I’m a leading member of his fan club and he did the right thing in the All Star Mile. He lost a few credits in the bank after the Doncaster, but you have to forgive a good horse for one below par run. Can he beat the big two? I’m saying no, but I know connections have eyes on one thing and that is Cox Plate redemption. If he is to win that race, he needs to measure up here.
4. Think It Over
Odds: $27.00
Breeding: So You Think x Personal Service
Trainer: Kerry Parker
Jockey: Brenton Avdulla
Barrier: 5
Career Stats: 23: 6-6-3
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1300m/2000m
Career Best Win: George Ryder Stakes, March 27 2021, Rosehill, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 12: 3-4-3
Wet Track Stats: 11: 3-2-0
Short Summary: I don’t think you can entirely dismiss him. Sneaky first four hope given he’s so genuine. Would be a major shock if he won.
Ajax Stakes (1500m), March 13 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Good Surface
Continued his run of consistency. He chased hard throughout in the straight but just couldn’t quite get there, running second to a very capable miler on dry ground, I Am Superman.
George Ryder Stakes (1500m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
It looked a meeting where being near the fence was no disadvantage, so perhaps a touch flattering towards him, but given how well he had come back, he deserved a Group l win and he got it here thanks to Bossy, who produced a peach from the wide gate.
Final Summary: A horrendous float trip saw him be a late scratching from the Doncaster last Saturday, which was a shame because he was right in contention for that race. He’s proven at 2000m on dry ground, albeit in weaker grade. He’s just so genuine and will try his heart out. He could sneak a top four spot.
5. Samadoubt
Odds: $81.00
Breeding: Not A Single Doubt x Isadora
Trainer: Bjorn Baker
Jockey: Tim Clark
Barrier: 6
Career Stats: 42: 10-7-3
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1100m/2000m
Career Best Win: Winx Stakes, August 24 2019, Randwick, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 22: 7-5-2
Wet Track Stats: 18: 3-2-1
Short Summary: Great effort by all concerned to get him back racing after injury. But he’s not racing well enough to trouble these.
George Ryder Stakes (1500m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
6/13 beaten just under three lengths doesn’t read too bad, but I think he was flattered by a soft early tempo. It was a race dominated by those near the speed/fence, so while on face value it was an improved run, I thought he was entitled to kick on like he did.
Doncaster Mile (1600m), April 10 2021, Randwick, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
Just outclassed. Was near a fast speed so entitled to knock up, but not to the extent he did, and I think this is more of a truer reflection as to where he is at this campaign, beaten 18 lengths.
Final Summary: He’s a Group l winner and he’s been a great campaigner for a number of seasons. He just isn’t racing good enough. The only real positive I can find is that he potentially rolls forward and Tim Clark rides him well. But I do think the $101 opening price is unders. Should be a 2 or 3 instead of the starting 1.
6. Dalasan
Odds: $34.00
Breeding: Dalakhani x Khandallah
Trainer: Leon Macdonald/Andrew Gluyas
Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
Barrier: 8
Career Stats: 24: 7-4-3
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1000m/2050m
Career Best Win: Carbine Club Stakes, November 2 2019, Flemington, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 13: 3-2-1
Wet Track Stats: 11: 4-2-2
Short Summary: He’s a Group l class horse. Just yet to win one, and I don’t think it’s here despite a great effort in the Doncaster.
George Ryder Stakes (1500m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
He wouldn’t have won, but I reckon he should have finished closer to Think It Over. Just got into a nasty spot at a vital stage and couldn’t get a chance to build the revs. He should have finished a length or so closer.
Doncaster Mile (1600m), April 10 2021, Randwick, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
Thought it was a great ride from Stubby. He used gate one to advantage, lobbed him just off the speed. For a stride or two he looked the winner. But just lacked the killer blow to win and had to settle for a very gallant third.
Final Summary: He has a Group l win in him. Just no idea where it will come. He’s racing well and the rise to 2000m should be no issue. The negative is the class rise. I don’t think he’s up to this level. But, his three 2000m runs have each got merit. Outside first four hope.
7. Verry Elleegant
Odds: $2.70
Breeding: Zed x Opulence
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: James McDonald
Barrier: 4
Career Stats: 28: 13-5-2
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1400m/2400m
Career Best Win: Caulfield Cup, October 17 2020, Caulfield, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 11: 2-2-1
Wet Track Stats: 17: 11-3-1
Short Summary: Champion mare that can book her ticket to Longchamp with a win here. World class mare.
Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m), February 27 2021, Randwick, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
Champion qualities personified with this win. She was never going to get there, but she dug in when it counted and as she has got older, she has become such a bulldog and that she won’t lie down. Outstanding performance.
Ranvet Stakes (2000m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
Ripping steer from J Mac. He always had Addeybb in his eye sight and made sure he didn’t get a head start, like he did last year. Her turn of foot and race fitness was able to see her wear him down and get revenge from the 12 months ago.
Final Summary: It’s a $4 Million race and she’s taking on a world class horse in Addeybb…but I think she’s a good thing. As she has got older, she has shown that she is just as capable on dry ground, whereas once upon a time it was wet track or bust. The fine weather and a dry track gives her the advantage, significantly IMO, and she only has to hold her form to be winning I think.
8. Mo’Unga
Odds: $21.00
Breeding: Savabeel x Chandelier
Trainer: Annabel Neasham
Jockey: Tommy Berry
Barrier: 7
Career Stats: 8: 4-1-1
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1400m/2000m
Career Best Win: Rosehill Guineas, March 27 2021, Rosehill, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 5: 2-1-1
Wet Track Stats: 3: 2-0-0
Short Summary: He’ll run well. But at WFA, he is just so poorly in, only getting 1.5kg off Verry Elleegant.
Rosehill Guineas (2000m), March 27 2021, Rosehill, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
It looked his Group l and he got it, just. Tommy made sure there was no bad luck this time compared to the Randwick Guineas and that probably took away something from an electric finale we know he has. The knock is that this form didn’t stack up at all in the Derby last Saturday.
Doncaster Mile (1600m), April 3 2021, Randwick, Clockwise Direction, Soft Surface
The barrier sealed his fate. Just had to get dragged back to last and that was his race done and dusted. He made up good ground from near last but was never a winning threat.
Final Summary: He is a stallion, so I can understand why they went down this path. But the Derby was there to be won IMO. His Doncaster effort was pretty good I thought given where he got to in the run. At the weights, I think he is so poorly set up, but Tommy is back on and he gets back out in trip. First four contender.
