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The eagerly anticipated Royal Ascot assembly (18-22 June) is lastly upon us – 5 days of high class racing, a star-studded forged of horses and jockeys, and crowd pleasing millinery are the buzzwords this week, so what about some Royal Ascot suggestions?
We’ve requested some horse racing consultants to share their experience for this historic Flat racing occasion, one of many highlights of the British racing calendar.
ITV Racing can be reside at Royal Ascot daily whereas horseandhound.co.uk will hold you up to date with all the newest information and tales, in addition to bringing you all of the perception and unique interviews in subsequent week’s journal, within the outlets on Thursday 27 June.
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Royal Ascot suggestions from the consultants
Tuesday 18 June
Camille Pisarro within the Coventry Stakes (3.05pm)Coach: Aidan O’Brien | Jockey: Ryan MooreRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Price 1,250,000gns as a yearling and has the good thing about two races underneath his belt. Represents coach Aidan O’Brien, who has gained this race a number of occasions.”
Rogue Lightning within the King Charles III Stakes (3.45pm)Coach: Tom Clover | Jockey: James DoyleRacing journalist Tom Peacock says: “A course and distance winner in handicap firm who seems to be prepared for this type of problem after wanting as if he can construct on his seasonal reappearance at Haydock final month.”
Believing within the King Charles III Stakes (3.45pm)Coach: George Boughey | Jockey: Daniel TudhopeITV Racing’s Oli Bell says: “I like Believing within the King Charles III stakes on Tuesday. He regarded superb when successful at Haydock not too long ago and if the bottom is first rate, can be laborious to beat!”
Huge Evs within the King Charles III Stakes (3.45pm)Coach: Michael Appleby | Jockey: Tom MarquandITV Racing presenter Adele Mulrennan says: “The speedster Huge Evs gained right here final yr as a juvenile within the Windsor Fortress. He then had a good comeback run which confirmed us he’s retained that capacity. He now has an opportunity to safe himself as the very best sprinter round as he takes on the quickest sprinters within the King Charles lll stakes on Tuesday.”
Notable Speech within the St James’s Palace Stakes (4.25pm)Coach: Charlie Appleby | Jockey: William BuickRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Unbeaten colt who gained the 2000 Guineas on newest begin. Runner-up Rosallion a hazard as soon as once more.”
My Lyka within the Ascot Stakes (5.05pm)Coach: Willie Mullins | Jockey: Ryan MooreH&H racing editor Jennifer Donald says: “Solely joined the all-conquering Willie Mullins steady in Might and completed second on debut in a 2m4f messily-run novice hurdle after a yr away from the observe so that you’d count on him to return on considerably from that efficiency. This can be a very aggressive handicap and the gelding didn’t win over something near 2m4f on the Flat in France earlier than heading to Eire, however the coach has gained this race 3 times with Ryan Moore within the plate, in order that’s sufficient to seal the deal for me.”
Wednesday 19 June
Kassaya within the Queen Mary Stakes (2.30pm)Coach: Andrew Balding | Jockey: Oisin MurphyRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “A half-sister to Traditional winner Chaldean, could be the reply to this difficult race. Englemere, from George Boughey’s in-form yard, is one other fascinating contender at a double-figure worth.”
Mina Rashid within the Queen’s Vase (3.05pm)Coach: Andrew Balding | Jockey: Oisin MurphyRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Improved for going up in journey on faster floor at Chester and could possibly be suited by this check.”
Villanova Queen within the Kensington Palace Stakes (5.40pm)Coach: Jessica Harrington | Jockey: Shane FoleyRacing journalist Tom Peacock says of the following of his Royal Ascot suggestions: “Final yr’s winner of the Kensington Palace seems to be to have been focused on the race once more and is about to be simply 1lb increased within the handicap.”
Thursday 20 June
Whistlejacket within the Norfolk Stakes (2.30pm)Coach: Aidan O’Brien | Jockey: TBCRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Gained impressively on his newest begin and the shape has been franked since.”
Diamond Rain within the Ribblesdale Stakes (3.45pm)Coach: Charlie Appleby | Jockey: William BuickRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Diamond Rain is difficult to disregard after spectacular current win at Newbury. Eleven years in the past her dam, Dancing Rain, was offered to Sheikh Mohammed for 4,000,000gns.”
King’s Gambit within the Hampton Courtroom Stakes (5.40pm)Coach: Harry Charlton | Jockey: William BuickITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin says: “King’s Gambit gained my favorite race, the London Gold Cup at Newbury in Might, which regarded purple scorching this yr. He runs within the Hampton Courtroom Stakes on Thursday.”
Friday 21 June
Fairy Godmother within the Albany Stakes (2.30pm)Coach: Aidan O’Brien | Jockey: TBCITV Racing commentator Richard Hoiles says of his Royal Ascot tip: “Fairy Godmother seems to be to have a number one probability for Aidan O’Brien within the Albany Stakes. She confirmed a very good flip of foot to rise up and win at Naas and needs to be aggressive in what seems to be a good renewal.”
Elmalka within the Coronation Stakes (3.45pm)Coach: Roger Varian | Jockey: James DoyleRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Elmalka gained the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket final month and may as soon as once more beat fillies who lined up in opposition to her on that event.”
Area Legend within the King Edward VII Stakes (5.40pm)Coach: William Haggas | Jockey: James DoyleRacing journalist Tom Peacock says: “As massive an eye-catcher as you’ll see on his final begin in a trial at Goodwood when not getting a transparent run and since snapped up by the big-spending Wathnan Racing.”
Saturday 22 June
Age Of Gold within the Chesham Stakes (2.30pm)Coach: Charlie Appleby | Jockey: William BuickITV Racing presenter Megan Nicholls says of her Royal Ascot tip: “A son of Frankel, he was spectacular on his debut at Yarmouth having been inexperienced early on within the race, however successful impressively. I believe he’ll enhance once more over a barely longer journey.”
Mill Stream within the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.45pm)Coach: Jane Chapple-Hyam | Jockey: TBCRacing journalist Carl Evans says: “Jane Chapple-Hyam’s horses are in good kind and her Mill Stream gained at York newest begin. It was a slim victory, however with a clearer run he may need scored extra simply.
Balmacara within the Gold Gate Stakes (5.40pm) or the Hampton Courtroom Stakes on Thursday (5.40pm)Coach: Eve Johnson-Houghton | Jockey: Charles BishopH&H racing editor Jennifer Donald says: “I’m signing off with an each-way long-shot. This three-year-old steps into the unknown over 1m2f at Royal Ascot and he’ll be despatched off round 25/1, however he regarded good when defying a penalty with a successful double in novice firm at Doncaster within the spring and this shrewd coach could also be on to one thing with these entries.”
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