Royal Ascot Races & Results 1 Tuesday 18th June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Royal Ascot Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 18th June 2024

There were 33 Races on Tuesday 18th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Royal Ascot, 8 races at Stratford, 6 races at Brighton, 6 races at Beverley, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 18th June 2024

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14:30 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
13	13 (13) (20/1 +0%) Royal Scotsman	20 20/1(+0%)	(13) Royal Scotsman 20/1, Third in last year's 2000 Guineas and better than ever when landing the Group 3 Diomed at Epsom earlier this month, coming in for a canny front-running ride from Spencer. Difficult to see him dominating this field. Made all in the Diomed at Epsom but faces strong competition for the lead in this field.
1	5 1st (5) (4/1 -33%) Charyn	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) Charyn 4/1, Has returned an improved performer, winning Doncaster listed race and Group 2 Sandown Mile (beat Poker Face 1¼ lengths) before a fine second to Audience in the Lockinge, pulling well clear of the rest. Stiffer track here will suit (finished well in the St James's Palace last year) and he's a player. Better than ever this term; clear second in the Lockinge most recently; commands respect.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 +25%) Docklands	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Docklands 12/1, Has quickly developed into a smart performer and has a cracking record over C&D, winning the Britannia last season. Good efforts in listed races this term (again here first occasion) and while this is a big step up in grade it's not impossible to see him reach the frame at a big price. Record of 1132 over C&D includes a success in last year's Britannia; each-way claims.
3	11 3rd (11) (17/2 +39%) Maljoom	8.5 17/2(+39%)	(11) Maljoom 17/2, Quickly made up into a smart miler at 3 yrs, winning the German 2000 Guineas and an unlucky fourth in the St James's Palace here. Raced just twice in 2 years since, shaping as if retaining at least most of his ability in listed race here last month (raced freely in the lead). Needs to build on that. Unlucky fourth in the St James's Palace Stakes in 2022 (three starts ago); not ruled out.
4	14 4th (14) (40/1 -43%) Witch Hunter	40 40/1(-43%)	(14) Witch Hunter 40/1, Won the Buckingham Palace Handicap here and Group 2 Hungerford at Newbury last season. Not quite hit the same heights so far this term despite grabbing a place in the Lockinge and has plenty on his plate again. Finished third in the Lockinge; the likely strong pace will suit this hold-up runner.
5th	1 5th (1) (8/1 +0%) Audience	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Audience 8/1, Seen to good advantage as he made all in the Lockinge on his return, racing apart from the rest and looking to have things sewn up a long way from home. Front-running tactics will be harder to pull off successfully here even if he is drawn wide. Needs to prove his all-the-way Lockinge win wasn't a fluke; this stiffer 1m is an unknown.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/2 -5%) Facteur Cheval	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(8) Facteur Cheval 7/2, Six-length second to Big Rock in the QEII here in October before running out a determined winner of the 9f Dubai Turf in March, battling well under this rider. That is good form and this consistent sort seems sure to go well again. Could well build on his Dubai Turf win and improve further; sire won this race in 2017.
7th	7 7th (7) (12/1 +40%) Dolayli	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Dolayli 12/1, Smart performer who has won 6 times at up to 1½m and ran well in the Prix d'Ispahan last month, racing keenly and run out of the places approaching the finish. Well-run race over a mile should suit him. French gelding who is steadily progressive; ran well in the Prix d'Ispahan most recently.
8th	4 8th (4) (200/1 -203%) Cairo	200 200/1(-203%)	(4) Cairo 200/1, Useful sort who was a Group 3 winner for Aidan O'Brien and chased home Brave Emperor in Qatar in February. Decent start for this yard in listed Leopardstown contest a fortnight ago but looks to be biting off more than he can chew here. Runner-up in Listed grade on debut for new yard; stiff task returned to Group 1 level.
9th	3 9th (3) (100/1 -150%) Brave Emperor	100 100/1(-150%)	(3) Brave Emperor 100/1, Has been a real money spinner on the continent for connections, completing a hat-trick in 1m Group 2 in Qatar in February as he held on from Cairo. Not so good at the top level twice since and this will surely be too tough also. Needs a drop back in class judged on his Group 1 defeats the last twice; opposed.
10th	2 10th (2) (6/1 -9%) Big Rock	6 6/1(-9%)	(2) Big Rock 6/1, Broke his Group 1 duck with a bang in the QEII here in October, making all from Facteur Cheval, posting the best performance seen by a miler in 2023. Blew the start and unable to lead when well held in the Lockinge on his return and clearly much better than that. Big run expected. Top rated on his peak performance, namely a 6l success in the QEII over C&D last October.
11th	10 11th (10) (33/1 +50%) Hi Royal	33 33/1(+50%)	(10) Hi Royal 33/1, Placed in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Irish version last season. Promising return at Newmarket but not so good ridden more patiently with cheekpieces back on in the Lockinge. Sterner headgear now tried. Midfield (well below par) in the Lockinge; needs improvement for new headgear.
12th	9 12th (9) (80/1 -60%) Flight Plan	80 80/1(-60%)	(9) Flight Plan 80/1, Improver with positive tactics employed, winning 1m Leopardstown Group 2 in September. Well beaten in the Lockinge on return but better at Haydock 10 days ago. Looks up against it in this company. Soundly beaten in both Group 1 attempts, latest in this year's Lockinge; opposed.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (28/1 -12%) Poker Face	28 28/1(-12%)	(12) Poker Face 28/1, Improved again last year, landing hat-trick in Longchamp Group 2. Good 1¼ lengths second to Charyn giving 3 lb in Sandown Mile on reappearance but not so good in the Lockinge next time. More needed. Solid record over 1m until well held in good-ground Lockinge; ideally suited by softer.

LTO Selection:

14:30 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Solid performer FACTEUR CHEVAL is taken to emulate his sire Ribchester by winning the Queen Anne. Charyn is second choice.

14:30 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (7/1 +22%) Andesite	7 7/1(+22%)	(2) Andesite 7/1, Pinatubo colt. Half-brother to connections' Queen Mary winner Dramatised. Looked a very useful prospect when making a winning debut in York novice (6f, good, 7/2) last month, pulling clear with Yah Mo Be There and recording a good time. Interesting contender. Bred for the job, won well on debut and connections are strong on his prospects.
1	16 1st (16) (80/1 -21%) Rashabar	80 80/1(-21%)	(16) Rashabar 80/1, €120,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m-14.5f winner (stays 16.5f) River of Stars. Placed in a couple of maidens at Newbury/Chester but firmly up against it here. Solid third at Newbury and he had a wicked draw to contend with when second at Chester.
2	10 2nd (10) (40/1 -43%) Electrolyte	40 40/1(-43%)	(10) Electrolyte 40/1, 72,000 gns yearling, £220,000 2-y-o, Hello Youmzain colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1¼m Steel of Madrid. Decisive winner of 4-runner maiden at Ayr 2 weeks ago. However, that was just an ordinary maiden and James Doyle looks elsewhere. Had sufficient toe to make all at Ayr (6f, good), albeit in just a four-runner race.
3	7 3rd (7) (50/1 -52%) Columnist	50 50/1(-52%)	(7) Columnist 50/1, 8,000 gns yearling, £170,000 2-y-o, Ardad colt. Booked himself a ticket for this when impressive debut winner at Chester last month, making all. However, those tactics much harder to pull off here and James Doyle prefers stablemate Catalyse. Pedigree all speed and he was never headed from a good draw at Chester; promising.
4	8 4th (8) (40/1 +39%) Cool Hoof Luke	40 40/1(+39%)	(8) Cool Hoof Luke 40/1, 16,000 gns foal, €20,000 yearling, Advertise colt. Dam once-raced sister to smart winner up to 6f Lohit. Knew what was required when making a winning start at Chelmsford 12 days ago. Had more in hand than bare margin suggests but still a big outsider here. Looked good value for his AW win but he'd be a surprise Coventry winner.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/1 +0%) Al Qudra	10 10/1(+0%)	(1) Al Qudra 10/1, Behind The Actor at Newmarket first 2 starts before landing the odds in good style back down in class at Lingfield 2 weeks ago. More needed again at this level, however. Beaten in first two races but looked more professional winning easily on AW (6f) latest.
6th	18 6th (18) (7/1 +65%) Symbol Of Honour	7 7/1(+65%)	(18) Symbol Of Honour 7/1, 250,000 gns foal, 600,000 gns yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to very smart 5f-6f winner Dragon Symbol. Beaten favourite when down the field at Newmarket on debut but left that well behind when easy winner of a Lingfield maiden. More to come but Buick prefers Al Qudra. Impressed at Lingfield but William Buick rides stablemate Al Qudra.
7th	9 7th (9) (6/1 -33%) Cowardofthecounty	6 6/1(-33%)	(9) Cowardofthecounty 6/1, €98,000 foal, 100,000 yearling. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Cassy O and 6f winner Bedford Blaze. Made a taking debut when comfortably beating subsequent winner and current Norfolk Stakes favourite Whistlejacket in 11-runner maiden at the Curragh 2 months ago. High on shortlist. Beat a subsequent Listed winner on debut and this colt has considerable scope.
8th	17 8th (17) (80/1 -220%) Star Anthem	80 80/1(-220%)	(17) Star Anthem 80/1, Only just held at Newbury on debut before easily landing odds at Bath (5f, heavy) 6 weeks ago. Runner-up has since boosted the form so could figure at a big price. Stable has won this before but he probably has to step up a fair bit on his Bath win.
9th	3 9th (3) (20/1 +50%) Angelo Buonarroti	20 20/1(+50%)	(3) Angelo Buonarroti 20/1, Foaled February 2. $135,000 yearling, €1,000,000 2-y-o, Justify colt. Half-brother to US 1m winner Musical Score. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to high-class winner up to 1m (stayed 10.5f) Churchill. Lots to like on paper but this is a burdensome task first-time out. 1,000,000euros breeze-up buy; a 2yo made a winning debut at this meeting two years ago.
10th	15 10th (15) (80/1 -60%) Nascimento	80 80/1(-60%)	(15) Nascimento 80/1, €100,000 foal, €135,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 6.3f winner King X J. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Golden Steps.Offered plenty to work on when third of 6 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, soft, 9/2) but needs to take a big step forward. Inexperience got the better of him at Yarmouth but he's likely to be outclassed here.
11th	5 11th (5) (33/1 -450%) Camille Pissarro	33 33/1(-450%)	(5) Camille Pissarro 33/1, Looked a good prospect when winning 11-runner maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 10/11) on debut. Just edged out in Group 3 at the Curragh next time and that is the best form on offer. Much respected for trainer who has won this a record 10 times. Yard has won this 10 times; strong contender despite narrow defeat in Group 3 latest.
12th	6 12th (6) (22/1 -38%) Catalyse	22 22/1(-38%)	(6) Catalyse 22/1, €60,000 yearling, £300,000 2-y-o by Starspangledbanner who justified market confidence in good style in 6-runner novice at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) on debut 16 days ago, impressing with how quickly he sealed matters. Well worth a shot. £300,000 breeze-up buy; looked stronger the further he went when winning at Hamilton.
13th	19 13th (19) (18/1 -50%) The Actor	18 18/1(-50%)	(19) The Actor 18/1, Harry Angel colt who confirmed debut promise when winning 7-runner novice event at Newmarket (5f, good) 44 days ago. Only had a neck in hand that day but the form couldn't have worked out any better. Likeable but there's a suspicion that he'll prove vulnerable in this hot contest.
14th	20 14th (20) (100/1 +0%) Turners Cross	100 100/1(+0%)	(20) Turners Cross 100/1, €85,000 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Brother to smart winner up to 7f Cadamosto. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Not seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut 11 days ago. Should improve but this is a very tough ask. Irish stable always respected on British forays but this colt needed to show more on debut.
15th	13 15th (13) (100/1 -300%) Midnight Strike	100 100/1(-300%)	(13) Midnight Strike 100/1, Won 6-runner novice at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 15/2) on debut and was only ½-length behind Camille Pissarro when third of 7 to Arizona Blaze in Marble Hill Stakes there next time despite taking strong hold. In the mix. Debut winner; got outpaced before digging deep for third in a Curragh Group 3.
16th	14 16th (14) (150/1 -500%) Mr Chaplin	150 150/1(-500%)	(14) Mr Chaplin 150/1, 58,000 gns foal, 120,000 gns yearling, Without Parole colt. Emerged best of newcomers when fourth behind The Actor at Newmarket (5f, good, 16/1) before ready winner of 20-runner maiden (11/2) at Newbury (6f, good) 32 days ago. More needed again but that is entirely possible. Looked good when winning against 19 rivals at Newbury but that form has taken some knocks.
17th	12 17th (12) (350/1 -961%) Ingot	350 350/1(-961%)	(12) Ingot 350/1, Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Fundamental. Dam 1m (Sun Chariot/Falmouth Stakes) winner. Made a decent start when edged out by an outsider in a Kempton novice 3 weeks ago but faces a tough ask chucked in at this level. Narrowly denied over 7f at Kempton on debut but has the potential to raise his game at 6f.
18th	22 18th (22) (12/1 +0%) Yah Mo Be There	12 12/1(+0%)	(22) Yah Mo Be There 12/1, Mohaather colt who showing bundles of ability when short-head second of 11 to Andesite in novice at York (6f, good) on debut 33 days ago, making a stylish mid-race move that took him all the way to the front before the winner rallied. Bold showing wouldn't surprise. Came off second best in a titanic tussle with Andesite at York; improvement on the cards.
19th	11 19th (11) (40/1 -233%) Francisco's Piece	40 40/1(-233%)	(11) Francisco's Piece 40/1, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts, taking form to another level when bagging listed event at Chantilly in good style 16 days ago. Raced only over 5f so far but this trip should be within reach. Not taken lightly. French Listed winner on heavy; unlikely to be far away if handling conditions.
20th	23 20th (23) (350/1 -430%) Zminiature	350 350/1(-430%)	(23) Zminiature 350/1, Territories colt who won a weak renewal of the Brocklesby at Doncaster (heavy). Much better form when third in listed event at Sandown 2 months later but up against it again. Tongue strap on 1st time. Came from behind to be third in a Listed race at Sandown and this extra 1f is worth a go.
21st	4 21st (4) (66/1 -164%) Arran	66 66/1(-164%)	(4) Arran 66/1, €52,000 foal, €180,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt. Half-brother to Italian 2-y-o 7f winner Bridge Dress Me and useful winner up to 1m The Wizard of Eye. Created a good impression when edging out The Actor in 6-runner novice (6/1) at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 63 days ago so not taken lightly. Beat some of these on Newmarket debut and the yard won this three times in the 1990s.
22nd	21 22nd (21) (200/1 -100%) Up The Clarets	200 200/1(-100%)	(21) Up The Clarets 200/1, Won 5-runner maiden (9/4) at Hamilton (5f, good) on debut but beaten in a seller at Musselburgh since and subsequently claimed from Richard Fahey for £60,000. First and second so far but surprising if this colt gets in the shake-up for his new yard.

LTO Selection:

15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

An open Coventry. There's good reason to believe that YAH MO BE THERE can reverse York placings with the well-regarded Andesite.

15:05 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (11/2 +27%) Asfoora	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(8) Asfoora 11/2, Very smart sprinter and multiple Group winner from Australia who warmed up for this by finishing 2¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Kerdos in Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last month. Should be sharper with that under her belt. Respected. High-class form at about 5f in Australia; can improve from British debut; much respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (13/2 -44%) Regional	6.5 13/2(-44%)	(5) Regional 13/2, Took his form to a new level last season, making it 3 wins from 4 starts when taking Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup in September. Shaped well when ¾-length second of 12 to Mitbaahy in Group 2 Greenlands at the Curragh (6f, good) on reappearance 24 days ago. Not taken lightly. Group 1 win at 6f; lacked pace when 5th in 5f Group 1 in August; this stiff test can suit.
3	12 3rd (12) (11/4 +39%) Big Evs	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(12) Big Evs 11/4, Enjoyed a terrific first season, scoring 4 times, notably in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita (5f, firm) in November. Impressively made light of a 5 lb penalty in 5f York listed race on reappearance and can make a bold bid to become the second successive 3-y-o to win this. One off day as 2yo, otherwise flawless since debut; much more to do against older rivals.
4	9 4th (9) (16/1 -78%) Believing	16 16/1(-78%)	(9) Believing 16/1, Smart filly who won 2 listed races and a Group 3 last year. Shrugged off a disappointing reappearance in Hong Kong when successful again at listed level at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Placed in a Group 1 last autumn. Very effective at 6f but impressed on return to 5f in Listed company latest; interesting.
5th	4 5th (4) (16/1 -60%) Kerdos	16 16/1(-60%)	(4) Kerdos 16/1, Much improved when proving ½ length too strong for last year's Nunthorpe winner Live In The Dream in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, good to soft) last month. Likely to be bang there if he can reproduce that level of form. Progressive sprinter, career best to win Group 2 latest; this track will suit.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 -133%) Twilight Calls	28 28/1(-133%)	(7) Twilight Calls 28/1, Smart gelding who was second in this in 2022 and a good 3¼ lengths fourth of 17 to Bradsell last year. His ¾-length fourth of 8 to Seven Questions in Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) on reappearance suggests he's as good as ever. Can go well in this race again. Yet to win above handicap company but 2nd and 4th in the last two runnings of this race.
7th	10 7th (10) (22/1 +33%) Makarova	22 22/1(+33%)	(10) Makarova 22/1, Landed a listed contest at Ayr last summer and held her own when fourth in the Nunthorpe at York and sixth in the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp. Respectable efforts in defeat both starts this term but she has a bit to find with the principals here. Not far away in Group 1s over 5f in August and October; needs extra push to be involved.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 +39%) Emaraaty Ana	40 40/1(+39%)	(2) Emaraaty Ana 40/1, Smart gelding. Didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner local Group 3 at Doha in February and he was only a respectable seventh of 14 in a Meydan Group 1 the following month. Probably best to look elsewhere. Group 1 winner over 6f in 2021 but this level is beyond him now; won C&D Listed in October.
9th	14 9th (14) (300/1 -500%) Purosangue	300 300/1(-500%)	(14) Purosangue 300/1, Ended solid juvenile campaign with a ¾-length success in a 6f listed event at York. Creditable third in 6f course Group 3 on reappearance but well held in Sandy Lane at Haydock since. Outsider. Suited by slow surfaces; close with Big Evs on one soft-ground run at 5f; going query.
10th	1 10th (1) (25/1 +0%) Diligent Harry	25 25/1(+0%)	(1) Diligent Harry 25/1, Smart gelding who has returned as good as ever this year, winning listed events at Lingfield/Southwell before third in a Group 1 at Meydan and Group 2 Duke of York. One of 2 contenders for Clive Cox, who won this with Profitable in 2016. Impressive AW strike-rate; 0-14 on turf, despite showing smart form in Group races.
11th	6 11th (6) (20/1 -67%) Rogue Lightning	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Rogue Lightning 20/1, Progressive sprinter last year, meeting trouble and unlucky not to finish closer when fifth of 18 in Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp final start. Type to do better again at 4 and he likely needed the run when behind a few of these in the Temple on Haydock reappearance. Should strip fitter now. Major improvement in 2023 and luckless 5th in Group 1 Abbaye (5f); regular hood left off.
12th	13 12th (13) (40/1 +39%) Kylian	40 40/1(+39%)	(13) Kylian 40/1, Useful but behind Big Evs on the 3 occasions they've clashed, most recently 3 lengths fourth to Mick Appleby's charge in a listed race at York (first run for Archie Watson). Needs big improvement to get heavily involved. In the picture on best 2yo form at 5f but well held behind Big Evs on last two starts.
13th	15 13th (15) (80/1 -220%) Seven Questions	80 80/1(-220%)	(15) Seven Questions 80/1, Not the most straightforward but he took his form to another level in first-time headgear when 33/1 winner of Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) in April. Respectable 2¾ lengths third of 9 to Kerdos in Temple at Haydock (5f, good to soft) since. Busy 2yo season but improved form to win Group 3 in May; held by Kerdos at Haydock since.
14th	16 14th (16) (14/1 +13%) Valiant Force	14 14/1(+13%)	(16) Valiant Force 14/1, Won Norfolk over C&D at last year's Royal meeting before ending his 2-y-o campaign with an excellent ½-length second to Big Evs in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint. Not in the same form in 2 outings at Gulfstream Park earlier this year but he might fare better having rejoined Adrian Murray. Won the Norfolk here; fine second to Big Evs in Breeders' Cup race; 3yo form inconclusive.
15th	17 15th (17) (150/1 -650%) Crimson Advocate	150 150/1(-650%)	(17) Crimson Advocate 150/1, Won the Queen Mary over C&D (good to firm) 12 months ago. Behind Big Evs and Valiant Force in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint on only subsequent start at 2 but reappeared to win a Gulfstream Park conditions race last month (final start for George Weaver). US-trained when winning the Queen Mary here; 6th to Big Evs at the Breeders' Cup; new yard.
16th	11 16th (11) (450/1 -582%) Vadream	450 450/1(-582%)	(11) Vadream 450/1, Smart mare who wasn't far off her best when just edged out by Seven Questions in Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good) in April but well held in the Temple at Haydock since. Likes this track, Group 3 winner here in 2021; good 2nd in May; well below best latest.
17th	3 17th (3) (80/1 -100%) Equality	80 80/1(-100%)	(3) Equality 80/1, Translated smart handicap form to Group 3 company when landing the Coral Charge at Sandown last summer. Another really good handicap performance when seeing off 14 rivals at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in April but he finished behind a few of these in the Temple at Haydock since. Won Group 3 last July; later 3rd in Group 1 at the Curragh; needs improvement on C&D form.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The Australian mare Asfoora has good claims on her home form but KERDOS was quite impressive at Haydock and has better days ahead.

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/2 +29%) Rosallion	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(7) Rosallion 5/2, Group 1 winner over 7f at 2 and has made an excellent start at 3, chasing home Notable Speech in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket before pegging back stablemate Haatem to win the Irish version at the Curragh. Looks sure to give another good account. Second to Notable Speech in the 2,000 Guineas, then went one better in Irish equivalent.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/2 -38%) Henry Longfellow	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(4) Henry Longfellow 11/2, Won all 3 starts as a juvenile, notably the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good to soft). Not unduly punished once his chance had gone when only eighth to Metropolitain in the French 2000 Guineas on reappearance and no surprise to see him leave that run well behind now. Unbeaten last term; best to forgive his reappearance defeat; remains of major interest.
3	5 3rd (5) (300/1 -1775%) Metropolitan	300 300/1(-1775%)	(5) Metropolitan 300/1, Only fifth in a Longchamp Group 3 on his reappearance but a totally different proposition when holding on by ½ length from Dancing Gemini in the French 2000 Guineas back there 4 weeks later. That form still leaves him with a fair bit to find with the other Guineas winners in this line-up, though. Didn't have much to spare in the Poulains but brings the promise of better still.
4	8 4th (8) (100/1 -203%) Unquestionable	100 100/1(-203%)	(8) Unquestionable 100/1, Chased home Rosallion in Longchamp Group 1 last October before ending his 2-y-o campaign with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita (1m, firm). 6 lengths behind Rosallion when fourth in the Irish 2000 Guineas on reappearance but he's entitled to strip fitter. Needs to step up plenty on his Irish 2,000 Guineas effort (about 6l behind Rosallion).
5th	2 5th (2) (100/1 -525%) Alyanaabi	100 100/1(-525%)	(2) Alyanaabi 100/1, Won a Group 3 over 7f at Newmarket last September and 3½ lengths second to City of Troy in Dewhurst there on final 2-y-o start. Creditable fifth of 11 behind Notable Speech and Rosallion in 2000 Guineas back at Newmarket on reappearance but no reason why he'll turn the tables on that pair. Very useful but has finished behind Rosallion twice, latest in the 2,000 Guineas.
6th	1 6th (1) (125/1 -400%) Almaqam	125 125/1(-400%)	(1) Almaqam 125/1, Followed his ready Yarmouth maiden success by impressively winning the listed Heron Stakes at Sandown (1m, soft), drawing clear in the final 1f to score by 3¾ lengths. Could be very smart. Impressive in notable Listed race at Sandown most recently; improving at a sizeable rate.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 -300%) Notable Speech	6 6/1(-300%)	(6) Notable Speech 6/1, Didn't make his debut until January but has rapidly developed into a very smart performer, stretching his unbeaten record to 4 when proving 1½ lengths too strong for the reopposing Rosallion in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket last month. Hard to beat again with further progress likely. Fast-improving colt who beat Rosallion in the 2,000 Guineas; top rated and still unbeaten.
8th	3 8th (3) (66/1 -313%) Darlinghurst	66 66/1(-313%)	(3) Darlinghurst 66/1, Most progressive this year, completing a 4-timer in 9f Group 3 at Chantilly 38 days ago by length from First Look. Another chunk of improvement will be needed to stretch his winning sequence to 5. Improving French colt who is climbing the grade ladder with no difficulty; 4-4 this year.

LTO Selection:

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

There are reasons to believe that ROSALLION can reverse 2,000 Guineas placings with Notable Speech, who is respected all the same.

16:25 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	18 1st (18) (20/1 -67%) Pledgeofallegiance	20 20/1(-67%)	(18) Pledgeofallegiance 20/1, Raised his game in 2023, winning 3 times at up to 2m, and built on encouraging reappearance effort when seeing off Temporize and 5 others at Goodwood (2m, good) last month. 3 lb rise fair and shapes as though he'll relish this stamina test. Each-way chance. Won from Temporize at Goodwood; getting good enough early position from stall 1 is a worry.
2	5 2nd (5) (8/1 +68%) Divine Comedy	8 8/1(+68%)	(5) Divine Comedy 8/1, Did nothing wrong last season and has continued the good work this time round, finishing third over 1½m at Doncaster on return in April before an impressive display back up in trip at Haydock (16.2f, good to soft). 9 lb rise asks a question but she goes on any ground and promises to stay this trip. Impressive winner of a quite valuable handicap at Haydock (2m, soft) last month; up 9lb.
3	8 3rd (8) (14/1 +0%) Kyle Of Lochalsh	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Kyle Of Lochalsh 14/1, Ended 2023 with a pair of wins at Chelmsford and duly left his low-key reappearance behind when making it 2-4 on turf at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy). That was a career-best performance by some way but this demands another, all things considered. Also engaged in the 6.15 on this card. Asserted in grand style to score easing down at Salisbury (1m6f, soft) last month; up 10lb.
4	13 4th (13) (33/1 +18%) Get Shirty	33 33/1(+18%)	(13) Get Shirty 33/1, Much-improved in 2022, winning 4 times at up to 1¾m, including the Copper Horse Stakes at this meeting. Mixed bag since and while the handicapper has reacted accordingly, it's far from certain that a stamina test such as this is what he wants. 1m6f win at this meeting 2022; lacked the same punch back in Britain from May 2023 onwards.
5th	15 5th (15) (50/1 -100%) Temporize	50 50/1(-100%)	(15) Temporize 50/1, Best effort yet when landing a 17-runner handicap at the big Goodwood meeting last summer (20.4f, soft). Sound start to present campaign when 1¼ lengths second to Pledgeofallegiance back at that Sussex venue last month and, now 2 lb better off with that rival, he's an each-way player. 2m4f winner at Glorious Goodwood; good second to Pledgeofallegiance there on latest outing.
6th	10 6th (10) (25/1 -355%) Zanndabad	25 25/1(-355%)	(10) Zanndabad 25/1, Four-time Flat winner in France and, following a couple of solid efforts over hurdles earlier this year, he resumed in this sphere with a cracking effort in the Chester Cup (18.6f, good to firm), beaten just a length into third after encountering traffic problems. Big player with Buick booked. Flew home all too late when close third of 16 in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good to firm).
7th	11 7th (11) (400/1 -2400%) Ndaawi	400 400/1(-2400%)	(11) Ndaawi 400/1, Successful twice for Andrew Balding in 2022 and made it third time lucky over hurdles for this yard at Navan in January. Good third in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival next time but latest effort wasn't so good and yard saddles a stronger candidate here in Pied Piper. Pretty useful 4yo hurdler in the mud for new yard, handicap third at Cheltenham Festival.
8th	20 8th (20) (450/1 -1264%) Tenerife Sunshine	450 450/1(-1264%)	(20) Tenerife Sunshine 450/1, Snapped a losing run with a decisive display at Goodwood (2m, good to firm) recently. Shapes as though this trip will be within range but stall 20 is a possible negative and good deal more will be needed under a penalty in what is a much stronger race. Front two were 6l clear at Goodwood (2m) and he's not ruled out by today's 5lb penalty.
9th	9 9th (9) (400/1 -2122%) Berkshire Rocco	400 400/1(-2122%)	(9) Berkshire Rocco 400/1, Runner-up in the Queens Vase at this meeting in 2020 and, though down the field in a handicap back here 12 months ago, he put in some good shifts last term, not least when fifth of 22 off 1 lb higher in the Ebor. Respectable efforts at Newmarket this year and each-way shout if he sees this trip out. Best turf efforts of last term give him a shout but he does not look the percentage call.
10th	1 10th (1) (100/1 -1438%) Pied Piper	100 100/1(-1438%)	(1) Pied Piper 100/1, Smart hurdler who wasn't beaten far when sixth under Jamie Spencer in the 2022 renewal of this. Good efforts both subsequent starts in this sphere, latterly a fine second in the Cesarewitch during the autumn, and he also performed with great credit on his latest hurdles start in March. Big player. Big-race performer, Cesarewitch 2nd; still just a 6yo but more exposed than some in this.
11th	12 11th (12) (450/1 -1700%) Nusret	450 450/1(-1700%)	(12) Nusret 450/1, Landed a competitive handicap at the Curragh off 2 lb lower last June before posting a creditable effort in a very valuable Leopardstown contest. Rather in-and-out over hurdles since, though, and it remains to be seen if he possesses the required stamina reserves for this test. Much more interesting today faced with this new stamina test and away from soft ground.
12th	2 12th (2) (350/1 -1150%) The Very Man	350 350/1(-1150%)	(2) The Very Man 350/1, Decisive winner of the Shergar Cup Stayers (2m, good) on sole previous visit here last summer. However, safely held in the Irish and Newmarket versions of the Cesarewitch on next 2 starts and, though not disgraced back in this sphere (fit from jumps) at Down Royal recently, he's on a tough mark. Dominant display from the back over 2m at this track last August; 7lb higher mark today.
13th	17 13th (17) (250/1 -525%) The Grand Visir	250 250/1(-525%)	(17) The Grand Visir 250/1, Didn't enjoy the best of runs when mid-field in this race last year and went down all guns blazing just 4 days later in the Queen Alexandra. However, more miss than hit since and losing run stretches back to his victory in this in 2019. Royal Ascot staying stalwart with e-w claims but there's been no win since this race 2019.
14th	4 14th (4) (450/1 -3991%) Boher Road	450 450/1(-3991%)	(4) Boher Road 450/1, Struggled over hurdles following Wexford maiden success in September but has looked better than ever back on the Flat this spring, bagging handicaps at Navan (13f, good to soft) and Killarney (16.8f, soft). However, he's gone up 16 lb in total and is going into the unknown stamina-wise here. Won at Navan (1m5f) and Killarney (2m1f, soft; in fine style) in his two runs this season.
15th	16 15th (16) (450/1 -1700%) Law Of The Sea	450 450/1(-1700%)	(16) Law Of The Sea 450/1, Good effort when fourth in this off a 3 lb higher mark 12 months ago and resumed with a creditable effort in defeat at Chester last month. Possible that the race came too soon when well behind Divine Comedy at Haydock 15 days later but others make more appeal in any case. 4th in this race last year; doubts return following poor show at Haydock on latest outing.
16th	19 16th (19) (350/1 -600%) Nathanael Greene	350 350/1(-600%)	(19) Nathanael Greene 350/1, Useful handicapper who has contested his fair share of competitive events. Signed off truncated 2023 campaign by finishing second in 1¾m Goodwood handicap (final run for William Haggas) but absent since flopping badly on hurdles/yard debut at Ludlow in November. Northumberland Plate 4th; pulled up (bled) in a maiden hurdle on his only run for new yard.
17th	14 17th (14) (450/1 -2150%) Almuhit	450 450/1(-2150%)	(14) Almuhit 450/1, Winner of a minor event at Killarney for Denis Hogan last August and has performed with credit in the handicaps won by Boher Road the last twice. Shrewd yard's raiders always command respect but this 5-y-o will need to improve if he's to take this. This 5yo holds each-way interest with major stamina test away from soft ground.
18th	6 18th (6) (400/1 -700%) Master Milliner	400 400/1(-700%)	(6) Master Milliner 400/1, Out with the washing in the Queen Alexandra at this meeting in 2022 and, though he won his next 2 starts, that campaign ended on a low-key note. No issues ground/trip-wise but this is a very big ask on the back of 21-month absence. Won at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, good to firm) in 2022 but unraced since that September.
19th	3 19th (3) (350/1 -6900%) My Lyka	350 350/1(-6900%)	(3) My Lyka 350/1, Useful on the Flat in France and promising start for new yard/hurdles debut when just touched off by a race-fit rival following almost a year off at Killarney (20.2f, good to soft). Unexposed and represents a top trainer-jockey combination with a good recent record in this race. Tongue strap added. Plenty of the stayer about this Irish St Leger entry; his yard requires maximum attention.
20th	7 20th (7) (450/1 -2713%) Tritonic	450 450/1(-2713%)	(7) Tritonic 450/1, Winless on the Flat last year but posted a couple of solid efforts in big handicaps, including when third in this race off a 5 lb higher mark. Scored over hurdles during the winter and should be spot-on for this following a couple of spins on the AW in April. Live each-way contender. 3rd in this last year, the clear pick of seven Flat starts in 2023 or 2024; now 5lb lower.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The best in a strong Irish challenge may well be NUSRET (nap), while Divine Comedy from the British contingent is second choice.

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (33/1 -32%) Certain Lad	33 33/1(-32%)	(7) Certain Lad 33/1, Proved he's still a smart performer when landing back-to-back handicaps at York and Newbury last autumn and far from disgraced in better company this term. Work to do with principals on form here, however. Second of four in Sandown Listed latest but well held in two previous attempts in this.
1	9 1st (9) (3/1 +25%) Israr	3 3/1(+25%)	(9) Israr 3/1, Won a Group 2 at Newmarket last summer and has acquitted himself really well in defeat more recently, latest when second of 6 in Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) last month. Not taken lightly. Group 2 winner last summer; good placed efforts in Group races this spring; big player.
2	8 2nd (8) (16/1 +36%) Haunted Dream	16 16/1(+36%)	(8) Haunted Dream 16/1, Won on 2023 reappearance for Ed Dunlop and performed creditably for his new yard in Doha since, scoring first time up in December. Shaped really well, after stumbling out of the stalls, when fourth in Epsom handicap (10.1f) latest and warrants plenty of respect. Career-best RPR when fourth in 1m2f Epsom handicap latest; this demands a lot more again.
3	16 3rd (16) (12/1 -167%) Torito	12 12/1(-167%)	(16) Torito 12/1, Quickly reached a smart level last year, winning Epsom handicap (10.1f) in impressive fashion before good fourth of 16 in Hampton Court over C&D at this meeting. First start since when encouraging third of 13 in Newmarket handicap (9f, good) last month and likely has more to offer yet. Low-mileage 4yo; shaped well in strong 1m1f handicap on return; should have more to offer.
4	14 4th (14) (450/1 -1264%) Savvy Victory	450 450/1(-1264%)	(14) Savvy Victory 450/1, Back to winning ways in 4-runner listed contest at Sandown (10f) last summer but below that level on final 2 starts of campaign and makes limited appeal back from 8-month absence here. Claims if he can refind form which saw him win 1m2f Sandown Listed race last July; gelded.
5th	12 5th (12) (125/1 -346%) Notre Belle Bete	125 125/1(-346%)	(12) Notre Belle Bete 125/1, Made encouraging return to action when fourth of 15 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, soft) last month but faces a much stiffer task now and remains winless on turf after 17 attempts. Pretty smart but 0-17 on turf and likely outsider.
6th	3 6th (3) (150/1 -733%) Checkandchallenge	150 150/1(-733%)	(3) Checkandchallenge 150/1, Bounced back to something like his best when taking listed race at Newmarket (10f) on final start of last term but has yet to threaten in a couple of outings this season. Visor now reapplied. Has 3lb penalty for last November's Listed win and well held both outings this spring.
7th	13 7th (13) (300/1 -1100%) Ouzo	300 300/1(-1100%)	(13) Ouzo 300/1, Gained reward for consistency when scoring here in September and went on to land a brace of handicaps at Meydan (both 9f) earlier this year. In deeper waters now but this likeable sort should give another good account. On a four-timer after handicap wins here and at Meydan (twice); this is a much bigger ask.
8th	15 8th (15) (350/1 -600%) Silver Sword	350 350/1(-600%)	(15) Silver Sword 350/1, Three-time winner (at up to 8.1f) last season but went backwards from reappearance run at Epsom earlier this month and faces a stiff task, upped in trip in this company. Second in 1m1f Group 3 final 3yo start; fourth in Listed on return but last at Epsom since.
9th	4 9th (4) (150/1 -971%) Astro King	150 150/1(-971%)	(4) Astro King 150/1, Inspired buy by connections, winning a nice prize at York Ebor meeting before following up in Cambridgeshire in September. Not seen to best effect over longer trip latest but proved himself in graded company when runner-up at Newmarket (9f) previously and could be a player here. Second in 1m1f Group 3 on reappearance and shaped as if still in form over 1m4f since.
10th	10 10th (10) (400/1 -2400%) Knight	400 400/1(-2400%)	(10) Knight 400/1, Bagged Group 3 Horris Hill at Newbury as a juvenile and took his form up a notch last term, notably when close second to Chindit in listed race at Sandown (8f heavy) in September. However, ran poorly since and may not want the ground too quick. Claims on his peak form last year; Doncaster reappearance in March was very disappointing.
11th	11 11th (11) (250/1 -1463%) Mujtaba	250 250/1(-1463%)	(11) Mujtaba 250/1, Smart form when winning a pair of handicaps late in 2022 and ran easily his best race of this year, in first-time blinkers, when close second of 6 in listed race at Goodwood (9.9f) 25 days ago. Claims if able to build on that. Back-to-form second in 1m2f Goodwood Listed race latest but Jim Crowley prefers Israr.
12th	1 12th (1) (400/1 -2400%) Ancient Rome	400 400/1(-2400%)	(1) Ancient Rome 400/1, Proved better than ever when making a winning yard debut in Goodwood handicap (9.9f) last summer and followed up in Kentucky Grp 3 in September. Respectable fourth in Group 2 at Longchamp on final outing but more needed on return under a penalty. Did well for this yard last summer but has a 5lb penalty for US Grade 3 win in September.
13th	6 13th (6) (100/1 -203%) Cemhaan	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Cemhaan 100/1, Progressive in handicaps, winning 6 times in all since September 2021, latest a career best at Kempton (11f) in April. Limitations seemingly exposed in pattern company at Newbury last time, though, and has plenty on his plate again. Creditable third in Group 3 latest; probably playing for a place at best again here.
14th	2 14th (2) (350/1 -2088%) Bold Discovery	350 350/1(-2088%)	(2) Bold Discovery 350/1, Added to his fine record fresh when taking 5-runner Amethyst Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Finds himself in a much deeper contest now, however, and is yet to score over this longer trip. Group 3 win on reappearance but penalty for that is likely to leave him vulnerable here.
15th	5 15th (5) (400/1 -8789%) Botanical	400 400/1(-8789%)	(5) Botanical 400/1, Promising sort who picked up where he left off last season when readily winning 16-runner handicap at York (10.2f, good) 32 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but remains with potential and must enter calculations. Most impressive in handicaps last twice; can make his mark at a higher level than that.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Botanical and Torito are progressive. The latter's stablemate ISRAR already has form good enough to win this in a normal year.

17:40 Royal Ascot Listed (Class 1) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (9/2 -13%) Belloccio	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(8) Belloccio 9/2, Developed into a smart performer for David Menuisier, ending 2022 campaign with listed success at Kempton (12f). Winless in 4 starts last term but returned for top NH yard with an impressive hurdles success at Punchestown (2m) in May. Intriguing contender for yard who took this 12 months ago. Easy hurdle win last month; top Irish jumps trainer saddled the 1-2 last year; key player.
2	13 2nd (13) (40/1 -60%) Lmay	40 40/1(-60%)	(13) Lmay 40/1, Useful at 3, notably finishing third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) back in September. Well-beaten on return in Group 3 Bronte Cup at York 24 days ago, albeit not well served by the steady gallop. Still, she needs to step up a good deal on that. Handicap debut. Third in fillies' Group 2 last September but well beaten in York Group 3 on reappearance.
3	16 3rd (16) (50/1 -525%) My Mate Mozzie	50 50/1(-525%)	(16) My Mate Mozzie 50/1, Useful on Flat and even better form over jumps, runner-up in Grade 1 novice chase at Leopardstown (17f) on penultimate start in December. Below best when last seen in the Arkle at Cheltenham in March but he holds each-way claims back on the level despite a career-high mark to defy. Classy sort over jumps; has also shown considerable ability on the Flat; a possible.
4	1 4th (1) (125/1 -793%) Alsakib	125 125/1(-793%)	(1) Alsakib 125/1, Developed into a smart performer in 2023, winning 4 times including valuable handicaps here and Newmarket late in the season. Far from disgraced in pair of Group 3 contests upon returning this spring and this longer trip with his sights lowered could well see him in a better light. No threat in Group 3 races this spring but 2-3 in handicaps and not ruled out.
5th	15 5th (15) (80/1 -300%) Gentleman Joe	80 80/1(-300%)	(15) Gentleman Joe 80/1, Flat/hurdles winner who ran well making a belated return to the level when second of 6 in Dundalk minor event (12f) back in April. However, had benefit of the run of the race then and this a whole lot more demanding returned to handicap company. Ran well when second in April on rare Flat outing, but that form may flatter him.
6th	2 6th (2) (80/1 -142%) Drawn To Dream	80 80/1(-142%)	(2) Drawn To Dream 80/1, 4-y-o filly who developed into a useful performer in Germany last season, winning listed race at Mulheim (19.9f) in September. Creditable fourth in Group 3 over 11f a month later and she changed hands €180,000 thereafter and the betting could prove useful on handicap bow. 2-time German winner (including Listed); handicapper has taken no chances on British debut.
7th	7 7th (7) (80/1 -900%) A Piece Of Heaven	80 80/1(-900%)	(7) A Piece Of Heaven 80/1, Has few miles on the clock for a 6-y-o and having won 2 of his 4 starts on the Flat last year, made light of a 6-month absence to take a part a competitive lady amateur riders' handicap at Leopardstown (12f) 32 days ago. Has since joined Joseph O'Brien and likely he can progress further. Impressive the last twice; now with new yard; remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
8th	14 8th (14) (400/1 -2400%) Party Central	400 400/1(-2400%)	(14) Party Central 400/1, Likeable, prolific winning mare (useful hurdler) who won both her starts on the level last year and comes here having shaped encouragingly when third in Down Royal listed event (2m) 18 days ago, faring best of those held up. Remains open to improvement now handicapping in this sphere. Talented hurdler; 2-3 on the Flat; may have more to offer in this code but it's necessary.
9th	12 9th (12) (250/1 -900%) Kihavah	250 250/1(-900%)	(12) Kihavah 250/1, Thrived last summer, recording a 4-timer and signed off with a solid second in class 2 Newmarket handicap (14f) in July. Stepped up on his first 2 starts this term with a good second in Jorvik Handicap at York last month but present mark leaves little margin for error. Back to form when second at York; was no match for winner but has an each-way shout today.
10th	5 10th (5) (80/1 -220%) Tyson Fury	80 80/1(-220%)	(5) Tyson Fury 80/1, Opened his account for present yard at Dundalk (2m) in February and dispelled a couple of lesser efforts on all-weather with a career-best second over this trip at the Curragh 13 days ago, just denied by a progressive 4-y-o. Likely vulnerable to less exposed sorts here, however. Ran well here 12 months ago & short-headed at the Curragh recently; might not be far away.
11th	3 11th (3) (350/1 -775%) Beamish	350 350/1(-775%)	(3) Beamish 350/1, Quickly developed into a smart stayer for P. Twomey in Ireland, winning first 3 starts and placed at Grp 3 level in 2022. Off 18 months/gelded, shaped encouragingly on yard debut when sixth of 9 in handicap at Newbury (16.5f) in April and likely he'll come forward from that run. Cheekpieces on. Listed winner in 2022; could improve for April comeback run and he's not discounted.
12th	6 12th (6) (350/1 -2088%) Naqeeb	350 350/1(-2088%)	(6) Naqeeb 350/1, Superbly bred (closely related to top-class pair Baaeed and Hukum) who returned to action with a solid third in Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket in May. Clearly not himself without usual tongue tie (again left off here) in Yorkshire Cup 32 days ago and cheekpieces go on now. He needs to raise his game but may be the type to benefit from cheekpieces (tends to hang).
13th	10 13th (10) (400/1 -700%) Lucander	400 400/1(-700%)	(10) Lucander 400/1, Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter, winning a handicap in December. Not disgraced in Local Group 1/listed events thereafter but returned to these shores with a below-par effort at Epsom (12f) 17 days ago. Looks to have his work cut out in another strong affair. Up in trip. Well beaten at Epsom recently but reliable in the main and he's no forlorn hope.
14th	9 14th (9) (200/1 -4344%) Fox Journey	200 200/1(-4344%)	(9) Fox Journey 200/1, Roaring Lion colt who made up into a useful staying handicapper last term and took a step forward (well ridden) when making all on return in 8-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 32 days ago, unchallenged. Up 9 lb in a stronger race but he's likely to give another good account. Found chunk of improvement on reappearance; a 9lb rise may not stop him on that evidence.
15th	4 15th (4) (400/1 -2757%) Maxi King	400 400/1(-2757%)	(4) Maxi King 400/1, Upwardly-mobile son of Belardo who resumed with victory at Ripon (9.7f) and made light of an 8 lb rise when following up at Newmarket (12f) in May. Travelled with plenty of purpose when keeping on fourth in Newbury Group 3 latest and he's completely unexposed at this trip. Made it 3-3 for this yard before fair fourth in Group 3; could continue to progress.
16th	11 16th (11) (350/1 -2400%) Intinso	350 350/1(-2400%)	(11) Intinso 350/1, Took his form up a notch to resume winning ways in good style at Wolverhampton in March and finished placed both starts subsequently, running best race to date when third behind Bague D'or at Newmarket (14f) 44 days ago, well positioned. That may not prove his limit at this trip. Improved form this year, having been gelded, and he retains potential at this trip.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Willie Mullins saddled the one-two in this race 12 months and his BELLOCCIO earns the vote today. Intinso is feared most.

18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 14f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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