Carlton House could provide his owner with a rare highlight during the upcoming Championships. Gallant in defeat in today’s Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill, Carlton House has stormed into contention in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes market. The $4million feature, to be run on April 19, has seen the Gai Waterhouse-trained runner firm from $11 into $6.00 equal second pick with stablemate, Fiorente. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the owner of Carlton House and will be aiming to take out the race named after. The shortening in price for Carlton House comes off the back of his second in the Ranvet behind Silent Achiever. Race favourite Fiorente was unplaced while It’s A Dundeel battled on for third. It’s A Dundeel is the $4.60 favourite for the Queen Elizabeth while Silent Achiever is $26 into $8.00.

Queen Elizabeth Stakes – TAB Fixed Odds

Its A Dundeel                            $4.60
Carlton House                           $6.00
Fiorente                                    $6.00
Boban                                                $8.00
Silent Achiever                          $8.00
Hawkspur                                 $11
Others from                              $15