Royal Ascot Races & Results 1 Friday 21st June 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Royal Ascot Races & Results Tomform Friday 21st June 2024

There were 39 Races on Friday 21st June 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Market Rasen, 6 races at Redcar, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Royal Ascot, 6 races at Goodwood, 6 races at Newmarket, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 21st June 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:30 Royal Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
10	10 (10) (30/1 -20%) Liberalised	30 30/1(-20%)	(10) Liberalised 30/1, Bred for speed and knew her job when comfortably landing a thin fillies' maiden at Hamilton. This demands a lot more so, while there's potential, there, others are more appealing. Made a winning debut in a Hamilton maiden; open to any amount of progress; interesting.
1	5 1st (5) (20/1 -1043%) Fairy Godmother	20 20/1(-1043%)	(5) Fairy Godmother 20/1, Runner-up on debut and took a marked step up to land the Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas by a neck from Sparkling Sea. Marginally sets the standard with further progress on the cards, so well respected. Successful in Naas Group 3 that threw up the Albany winners in 2022 and 2023; big player.
2	15 2nd (15) (9/1 +64%) Simmering	9 9/1(+64%)	(15) Simmering 9/1, Strong in the betting and tanked through the race when third at York on debut. That form has received a hefty boost from the winner (won a French listed race next time) since and there could be a lot more to come, so she's one to note. Promising third at York and that form is working out nicely; open to improvement.
3	6 3rd (6) (17/2 +15%) Heavens Gate	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(6) Heavens Gate 17/2, Stepped up on positive debut when readily off the mark at the Curragh last month, well on top at the finish. Stiff track is right in her favour and abold showing is expected. Registered her Curragh win in comfortable fashion and looks a potential Group filly.
4	11 4th (11) (11/1 -230%) Mountain Breeze	11 11/1(-230%)	(11) Mountain Breeze 11/1, Closely related to Pinatubo and she's looked an excellent prospect in her own right in winning both her first two outings at Newmarket, having plenty in hand there a month ago. Big player with a good deal more to come. Has created a highly favourable impression with her stylish performances at Newmarket.
5th	2 5th (2) (66/1 -230%) California Dreamer	66 66/1(-230%)	(2) California Dreamer 66/1, Promise amidst greenness on debut and confirmed that encouragement when a good third to Fairy Godmother in Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas a month ago. Will be tricky to reverse form with that one, though. Only 1l behind Fairy Godmother in Naas Group 3; another good run looks plausible.
6th	14 6th (14) (100/1 -525%) Royalty Bay	100 100/1(-525%)	(14) Royalty Bay 100/1, Cost six figures at the Breeze-Ups and gave a good indication as to why when readily going clear in a 5-runner novice at Ripon first time out. Open to improvement and not without a chance. £125,000 breeze-up purchase; drew clear for a ready win at Ripon; looks promising.
7th	17 7th (17) (150/1 -1264%) Twafeeg	150 150/1(-1264%)	(17) Twafeeg 150/1, Clued up enough to see off another good prospect (who was clear of the remainder) with a bit to spare at Doncaster first time out. Form is working out and she'll likely be well prepared for this mentally. Green in latter stages and won with something to spare at Doncaster; interesting prospect.
8th	4 8th (4) (350/1 -250%) Cradle Of Love	350 350/1(-250%)	(4) Cradle Of Love 350/1, Fair form when placed on each of her three starts to date but this is too stiff a task. She has a lot to find on the figures and seems quirky; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
9th	8 9th (8) (100/1 +0%) Jayvee	100 100/1(+0%)	(8) Jayvee 100/1, Backed up a winning start with an improved effort to finish ninth in a listed event at York but that underlines that she'll be outclassed at this level. Won at Beverley then proved unsuited by sharper 5f in the Marygate at York.
10th	16 10th (16) (200/1 -203%) Substitute	200 200/1(-203%)	(16) Substitute 200/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Ripon but disappointed at odds on there next time and looks out of her depth in this. Both starts at Ripon, winning on good going then beaten favourite on soft.
11th	7 11th (7) (300/1 -1100%) Hot Darling	300 300/1(-1100%)	(7) Hot Darling 300/1, Unbeaten in two starts in France, latterly a listed contest at Vichy. Longer trip won't be an issue and she's worth her place in this company for all that others have more potential. Two wins on French soil, latest in Listed race; sold to new owner for 460,000gns last week.
12th	3 12th (3) (100/1 -52%) Convo	100 100/1(-52%)	(3) Convo 100/1, Impressive start when winning 6-runner newcomers race at Saint-Cloud (4.5f, heavy) by 5 lengths from a next-time-out winner and not disgraced when runner-up at Chantilly 19 days later. This is a big ask, though. Defeat at Salisbury is flanked by bigger performances in France; something to prove.
13th	12 13th (12) (350/1 -250%) Nad Alshiba Snow	350 350/1(-250%)	(12) Nad Alshiba Snow 350/1, Has shown something to work on in a couple of novices at Beverley, not seen to best effect when fourth on latest. This would require a chunk of improvement, though. Has shown ability in two races at Beverley, fourth in the Hilary Needler latest.
14th	9 14th (9) (400/1 -167%) Kylie Of Lochalsh	400 400/1(-167%)	(9) Kylie Of Lochalsh 400/1, Related to three winners but didn't show enough at this course on debut to make her of any interest. Hinted at ability in maiden here last month but this looks a very stiff task.
15th	13 15th (13) (150/1 -200%) Peregrine Falcon	150 150/1(-200%)	(13) Peregrine Falcon 150/1, Breeze-Up acquisition who offered some promise whe third in a maiden at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago. Needs marked improvement if she's to make any sort of impact, though. Impressive in barrier trial at Naas, then led for a very long way in Fairyhouse maiden.
16th	1 16th (1) (100/1 -525%) Burning Pine	100 100/1(-525%)	(1) Burning Pine 100/1, Blinkered and strong in the betting when coasting to victory from the from in a maiden at Keeneland 56 days ago. Stables representatives always warrant plenty of respect in this. US filly; won comfortably at Keeneland; trainer's Royal Ascot 2yo winners all came at 5f.

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14:30 Royal Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien plays a strong hand as he bids for a third success in this race. While Heavens Gate is notable after breezing through a Curragh maiden last month, it is hard to look beyond FAIRY GODMOTHER as the stable's best hope. Despite finding one too good when running green on debut at Naas, the daughter of Night Of Thunder reversed the form with the winner of that race, producing a power-packed finish in a Group 3 at the same venue last month. It has been all systems go at Ballydoyle for this since. The unbeaten Mountain Breeze can give the selection most to think about after a brace of novice wins at Newmarket. Hot Darling, a Listed scorer in France, and maiden winners Liberalised and Twafeeg appeal as each-way hopes.

MOUNTAIN BREEZE and Fairy Godmother stand out on form and might fight this out, with the first-named marginally preferred given she's still open to significant improvement. Loads of others have potential but Simmering might be the pick of them after an eye-catching debut in a strong race.

The form pick is FAIRY GODMOTHER. Smart prospect Mountain Breeze is feared most, ahead of Heavens Gate.

14:30 Royal Ascot Group 3 (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) ( ) Elite Status	0 ()	(1) Elite Status , Came up short at Group 1 company on his final 2 outings as a juvenile but an impressive Newbury listed win (6f, good to firm) on reappearance 5 weeks ago suggests he can make much more of an impact at the highest level this time round. Jolt of improvement to win warm Listed race at Newbury; still unexposed; major player.
1	4 1st (4) (9/4 +10%) Inisherin	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(4) Inisherin 9/4, Travelled smoothly up with the pace for a long way when pitched into the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on only his third start and proved a revelation dropped to 6f in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock (good to soft), making all by 3¾ lengths from Orne. Supplemented for £46,000. The one to beat. Drop to sprinting paid immediate dividends with convincing win at Haydock; big chance.
2	7 2nd (7) (50/1 -150%) Lake Forest	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Lake Forest 50/1, Gimcrack winner at York (6f, good to firm) last August but it wasn't a particularly strong renewal and he was well beaten in the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket on his final start. First outing for 8 months. In and out as a 2yo; won Gimcrack at York; needs a personal best to make a winning return.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 -14%) Jasour	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Jasour 4/1, Group 2 winner at Newmarket July meeting (6f, good to firm) last summer. Bombed out in the Morny and Middle Park subsequently but got his career firmly back on track when seeing off Adaay In Devon (who won a Sandown listed at the weekend) in the trial over C&D in May. Owner/trainer won this in 2020. Back on track with ready C&D success in May; 2-2 for Jim Crowley; might be the answer.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -56%) Kind Of Blue	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Kind Of Blue 25/1, From a speedy family which has served the stable so well and he's looked a smart prospect when winning 6f novices at Kempton (AW) and Doncaster (firm) this spring. This a huge jump in class but there's definitely more to come. 2-2 in novices; lots to find on form but bred to be a smart sprinter and not ruled out.
5th	14 5th (14) (50/1 -52%) Classic Flower	50 50/1(-52%)	(14) Classic Flower 50/1, Useful French filly who has finished runner-up at listed/Group 3 level at Chantilly 3 times this year but her merit looks well established after 9 starts and she's surely playing for minor money at best here. Runner-up in French Listed/Group 3s three times this year; improvement required.
6th	8 6th (8) (250/1 -150%) Louis Barthas	250 250/1(-150%)	(8) Louis Barthas 250/1, Third in 6f AW novice on sole 3-y-o start. Actually stepped up on that form when 10¼ lengths ninth of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on reappearance but it suggests he won't be anywhere near up to the task here. Well held at 50-1 behind Elite Status on reappearance; faces another stern assignment.
7th	2 7th (2) (250/1 -1983%) Evade	250 250/1(-1983%)	(2) Evade 250/1, Group 3-placed in France at 2 for Andre Fabre. Improved on that form when making a successful start for the Archie Watson stable in 7f Epsom listed event 3 weeks ago. Has the potential for better again and ought to be fine back down at 6f. Big improvement on French 2yo form when scoring at Epsom; must be considered.
8th	13 8th (13) (100/1 -1438%) Starlust	100 100/1(-1438%)	(13) Starlust 100/1, Won a 6f Group 3 on AW at 2 and third to Big Evs in Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint on final start. A bit disappointing behind Jasour in the trial over C&D at the start of May but back to form with a bang when producing a really smart handicap performance at York (5f) 4 weeks ago. Blinkered first time. Improved for drop to 5f when winning handicap at York; held by Jasour on previous C&D form.
9th	11 9th (11) (400/1 -506%) Orne	400 400/1(-506%)	(11) Orne 400/1, Winner of the Horris Hill at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November and several good efforts in defeat in a busy start to his 3-y-o campaign, including 3¾ lengths second to Inisherin when dropped to 6f in the Sandy Lane at Haydock (good to soft) 27 days ago. In frame on five of six runs this term but has failed to win; hard to recommend.
10th	12 10th (12) (350/1 -775%) Pocklington	350 350/1(-775%)	(12) Pocklington 350/1, Landed a pair of 6f Newcastle novices early in 2024 and not disgraced when 5¼ lengths fifth of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Likely capable of better after only 3 starts but a big jolt of improvement will be needed to go close here. Has a visor added. Fifth to Elite Status at Newbury; may yet be open to improvement; visored for first time.
11th	15 11th (15) (450/1 -3114%) Pandora's Gift	450 450/1(-3114%)	(15) Pandora's Gift 450/1, Winner of 4 of her 5 starts on the AW, impressing again upped to listed company at Chelmsford (6f) last time. A filly going places and capable of making her presence felt at a higher level assuming she's as effective on turf. Completed AW four-timer with cosy Listed win; this is tougher but she cannot be discounted.
12th	9 12th (9) (300/1 -1264%) Malc	300 300/1(-1264%)	(9) Malc 300/1, Useful at 2, notably runner-up in the Norfolk at this meeting. Showed he's trained on when 5¼ lengths fourth of 14 to Elite Status in listed race at Newbury (6f, good to firm) on reappearance 34 days ago but it's hard to see him turning the tables on Karl Burke's charge. Second at this meeting in 2023; pleasing fourth on return; each-way possibilities.
13th	10 13th (10) (400/1 -1718%) Military	400 400/1(-1718%)	(10) Military 400/1, Represents top connections but his form to date is no better than useful, finishing behind Givemethebeatboys when fourth in 6f Naas Group 3 in first-time blinkers (retained) last month. Unplaced in handicap, Listed and Group 3 this season, including in headgear; opposable.
14th	3 14th (3) (150/1 -1264%) Givemethebeatboys	150 150/1(-1264%)	(3) Givemethebeatboys 150/1, Group 3 winner at 2. Returned to win a 6f Navan listed race in April and even better form when narrowly denied by Bucanero Fuerte in Naas Group 3 weeks later. Navan Listed winner; beaten by smart rival last time; reliable and should be thereabouts.

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

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

After a ready success in the Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes on his previous outing, JASOUR can continue his upward trajectory and land a first Group 1. Clive Cox saddled Golden Horde to land this prize in 2020 and this son of Havana Grey can give him a second success in the race. Inisherin rates as the obvious danger after a comfortable win in the Sandy Lane at Haydock, but that form isn't yet convincing after the well-fancied Vandeek under-performed. Elite Status should also be on the scene after an impressive success in Listed company at Newbury, while Starlust actually boasts the highest rating in this field and he isn't easily discounted.

Sheikh Mohammed Obaid holds a really strong hand, with easy Sandy Lane winner INISHERIN preferred to Elite Status, who was equally impressive from the front in a Newbury listed race last time. Jasour, whose connections know what it takes to win this, was a ready winner of the trial over C&D at the start of last month and looks best of the remainder.

Inisherin and Elite Status are on the up but preference is for JASOUR after a ready reappearance success over C&D.

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

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +27%) Porta Fortuna	4 4/1(+27%)	(6) Porta Fortuna 4/1, Caravaggio filly who numbered the Albany and Cheveley Park among her 4 wins at 2. Proved her stamina for further when excellent second Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Santa Anita (1m, firm) final start and superb return to action when neck second to Elmalka in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Won the Albany on this card last year; close second in the 1,000 Guineas; solid claims.
2	5 2nd (5) (10/3 -48%) Opera Singer	3.333333 10/3(-48%)	(5) Opera Singer 10/3, Created a deep impression when a 5-length winner of the Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp (1m, good to firm) on her final 2-y-o start. Fell short of that level when third in the Irish 1000 Guineas but no surprise whatsoever given connections were she to step forward from that. Major player. Impressive in the Boussac; third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas; remains of strong interest.
3	7 3rd (7) (15/8 +37%) Ramatuelle	1.875 15/8(+37%)	(7) Ramatuelle 15/8, Won Group 2/3s over 6f at Chantilly last summer and narrowly denied in the Prix Morny at Deauville final 2-y-o start. Shaped well when ½-length second of 7 to Romantic Style in Prix Imprudence on reappearance and emerged with a lot of credit in the 1000 Guineas, picked off late having kicked clear. Has a solid record; shaped like the best filly in the 1,000 Guineas; commands respect.
4	3 4th (3) (8/1 -23%) Elmalka	8 8/1(-23%)	(3) Elmalka 8/1, Caught the eye when third in the Fred Darling on reappearance at Newbury and relished a well-run 1m when getting up close home to win the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on just her third career start. That clearly puts her right in the mix here on form with the promise of more to come, too. Came off strong pace to win the 1,000 Guineas; major player provided the form is repeated.
5th	9 5th (9) (50/1 -79%) See The Fire	50 50/1(-79%)	(9) See The Fire 50/1, Progressive and useful juvenile, making a winning debut at Newmarket before finishing second to Darnation in May Hill at Doncaster, then 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Ylang Ylang in Fillies' Mile on the Rowley. Heavy defeat in the 1000 Guineas so work to do with few of these but she's better than that. Form dipped sharply in the 1,000 Guineas and she can't be supported with confidence.
6th	4 6th (4) (50/1 +0%) Folgaria	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Folgaria 50/1, Unbeaten in 5 starts in Italy for Stefano Botti last year and having transferred to Britain, she made a winning reappearance in the Fred Darling. Back over this trip, she proved too free when losing unbeaten record in the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches at Longchamp. Fred Darling winner; came up well short in the Pouliches, losing her unbeaten record.
7th	10 7th (10) (22/1 +0%) Skellet	22 22/1(+0%)	(10) Skellet 22/1, Salisbury maiden winner in September who went down only narrowly in 7f Newmarket Group 3 on her final 2-y-o start. Wasn't seen to best effect pitched into the Irish 1000 Guineas on reappearance and she certainly retains potential. Things didn't go her way in the Irish 1,000 Guineas; may still have more to offer.
8th	1 8th (1) (40/1 +0%) Content	40 40/1(+0%)	(1) Content 40/1, Ended 2-y-o campaign firmly on the up, landing Group 3 Staffordstown Stud Stakes at the Curragh before a cracking fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile despite not being seen to best effect. Too free to land significant blow when eighth of 15 to Rouhiya in Poule d'Essai des Pouliches at Longchamp. About only 2l behind Rouhiya in the Pouliches but needs improvement to win this prize.
9th	8 9th (8) (14/1 -40%) Rouhiya	14 14/1(-40%)	(8) Rouhiya 14/1, Won minor event at Deauville on second of 2 starts in 2023: Much improved when also won 15-runner Poule d'Essai des Pouliches at Longchamp last time by head from Kathmandu, having to wait for gap 2f out and staying on to lead dying strides. Likely to progress again so not out of this. Prevailed only narrowly in blanket finish for the Pouliches but may improve further.

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15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The first three from the 1000 Guineas reoppose, but it can pay to side with OPERA SINGER. A brilliant winner of the Prix Marcel Boussac last October, connections were clear to point out that she would come on for her highly creditable third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and now could be the time she is seen at her optimum. Elmalka narrowly saw off Porta Fortuna and Ramatuelle in the Newmarket Guineas, but it may be Donnacha O'Brien's runner-up who fares best of that trio this time, having proven herself around a bend when touched off at the Breeders' Cup.

A cracking race in store and with 1m round a bend promising to be right up RAMATUELLE's street, she's taken to reverse the 1000 Guineas form with Elmalka and Porta Fortuna having been worn down late by that pair at Newmarket. In fact, a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Opera Singer, who was the best of these at 2 yrs and is sure to step up on her Irish Guineas run.

Compensation awaits RAMATUELLE, who looked the best filly in the 1,000 Guineas. Porta Fortuna is second choice.

15:45 Royal Ascot Group 1 (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/1 -100%) Crystal Black	11 11/1(-100%)	(3) Crystal Black 11/1, Found his feet for new stable last summer, registering pair of victories either side of a smashing third in Irish Cambridgeshire (1m). Continued on the up this spring, winning pair of Curragh handicaps (at up to 10f) and he may not of reached his limit now stamina is tested further. Thriving at 1m/1m2f; this is his first run beyond 1m2f in his 18th race, but bred to stay.
2	8 2nd (8) (33/1 -32%) Epic Poet	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Epic Poet 33/1, Smart performer in France who disappointed in trio of starts for Freddie & Martyn Meade last summer. However, definite step back in right direction for new yard when sixth of 16 in handicap at York (10.2f) 5 weeks ago, without being ideally placed. Likely he can scale his resurgence further. Well beaten last term; very well handicapped on 2022 form and 2024 stable debut gives hope.
3	20 3rd (20) (28/1 -75%) Ziggy	28 28/1(-75%)	(20) Ziggy 28/1, Sparsely campaigned in recent seasons, but he's returned as good as ever, again finding only a well-handicapped sort too strong at Epsom (12f) 3 weeks ago. May have more to offer at this sort of trip and yard's runners have acquitted themselves well this week. 451 days off before returning with two seconds, latterly at Epsom (1m4f) on Derby Day.
4	16 4th (16) (4/1 -33%) Ethical Diamond	4 4/1(-33%)	(16) Ethical Diamond 4/1, Improved with each start in Flat maidens for Michael O'Meara, successful at Limerick (12.3f) 12 months ago. Useful form on second of 3 starts over hurdles for new yard and finished a fine second on handicap debut in this sphere at Leopardstown (10f) in May. Lots to like back up in trip. Pipped at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) and that form has been boosted; he has more to give.
5th	4 5th (4) (28/1 +58%) Mandoob	28 28/1(+58%)	(4) Mandoob 28/1, Smart performer who made a promising start to his 4-y-o campaign when second at listed level but didn't kick on in 2 starts thereafter during 2022. Missed whole of last year and this looks a tough enough ask on his belated return to action/following wind surgery. 714-day absence prompts caution but his 2022 C&D reappearance run means he's not ruled out.
6th	14 6th (14) (33/1 -65%) Fairbanks	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Fairbanks 33/1, Most progressive equipped with a visor, registering a clear-cut success from the front at Newcastle (12.5f) in May. Ran well from 7 lb higher mark despite being a shade keener than ideal when second at Hamilton (13.1f) 19 days ago and he holds each-way claims up in class. Did well last summer and better again this season; firmly in the mix.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 -38%) Deakin	11 11/1(-38%)	(9) Deakin 11/1, 4-y-o who took his form up a notch equipped with cheekpieces, impressive winner of maiden/handicap at Roscommon and Thurles at around this trip in the autumn. Highly encouraging return second behind Crystal Black at the Curragh (10f) 4 weeks ago and fancied to build on that back up in trip. Ended 2023 with two 1m4f wins; pipped by Crystal Black at the Curragh (1m2f) on return.
8th	1 8th (1) (100/1 -52%) Kolossal	100 100/1(-52%)	(1) Kolossal 100/1, 6-y-o mare who won 3 times at Pattern level last season in Germany, including Group 3s at Milan and Hoopegarten. Joined new yard for €200,000 but this looks a tough enough ask (off 8 months) off top weight on handicap bow. Hat-trick (one Listed race and two Group 3s) over 1m2f-1m4f in Germany/Italy last May-July.
9th	12 9th (12) (400/1 -1500%) Party Central	400 400/1(-1500%)	(12) Party Central 400/1, Likeable, prolific winning mare (useful hurdler) who seemed to find the test inadequate when eighth in Copper Horse handicap (14f) here on Tuesday, finishing with running left. Remains with potential in this sphere but further drop back in trip doesn't look ideal. Tuesday's eighth of 16 here was clearly her best form on the Flat, never nearer over 1m6f.
10th	19 10th (19) (125/1 -525%) Sheer Rocks	125 125/1(-525%)	(19) Sheer Rocks 125/1, Improved model as a 4-y-o, winning 8-runner C&D handicap before following up at Epsom (12f) this time last year. Solid display attempting the hat-trick when fifth in Old Newton Cup at Haydock a month later and whilst absent since, the fact he's gone well fresh previously rates a plus here. 1m4f wins at Ascot and Epsom (good to firm; comfortably) to start 2023; off since July.
11th	11 11th (11) (300/1 -1400%) Bague D'or	300 300/1(-1400%)	(11) Bague D'or 300/1, Likeable sort who twice shaped well upon joining present stable last summer and enhanced his good record fresh winning 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (14f, good) in May, doing well to pick up a better positioned rival. Another with each-way claims for all this is understandably tougher. Has a very solid record in 1m4f/1m6f handicaps, particularly on good or good to firm.
12th	17 12th (17) (450/1 -2150%) Struth	450 450/1(-2150%)	(17) Struth 450/1, Winner at Chester (12.3f) last May and plenty of good efforts in defeat thereafter last term. Low-key efforts first 2 starts upon returning but did at least return to form (without looking straightforward) when third at Haydock (11.8f) 13 days ago. Not sure to build on that in refitted cheekpieces. On a losing run but was back near his best when third at Haydock 13 days ago.
13th	5 13th (5) (400/1 -2400%) Safecracker	400 400/1(-2400%)	(5) Safecracker 400/1, Won over this sort of trip at the Curragh 11 months ago. Best not judged on his final outing in Group 3 company but shaped well after 10 months off (best of those held up) when fifth behind Crystal Black returned to that venue 4 weeks ago. Mark demands more but he holds each-way claims. Strong finish at the Curragh (1m4f, good to firm) last term; promising return over 1m2f.
14th	13 14th (13) (100/1 -614%) Sea King	100 100/1(-614%)	(13) Sea King 100/1, Sea The Stars gelding who enhanced his good record fresh when taking 8-runner Ripon handicap (12f, heavy) in April, picking way through and leading close home. Stable bagged a winner here on Tuesday and a 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent him giving another good account. Career best to win from off pace at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in April despite a troubled passage.
15th	18 15th (18) (400/1 -2122%) Vaguely Royal	400 400/1(-2122%)	(18) Vaguely Royal 400/1, Progressive 3-time winner as a 3-y-o who has been acquitting himself with credit from marks in the 90's, albeit his finishing effort a shade underwhelming when fifth of 8 in handicap at Goodwood (14f) 4 weeks ago. Well-run race returned to this shorter trip will play to his strengths. Wore cheekpieces over 2m/1m6f on last four starts, running well in three.
16th	7 16th (7) (300/1 -809%) Cumulonimbus	300 300/1(-809%)	(7) Cumulonimbus 300/1, Progressed with cheekpieces applied last year, winning 3 of his 5 starts. Changed hands for 150,000 gns thereafter and shaped as if needing the run after 5 months off at Kempton (12f) in January. Headgear returns now but may find it tough trying to dominate this field. Has had wind surgery. Progressed last summer for Charlie Fellowes; January AW saw sole run for new connections.
17th	15 17th (15) (400/1 -3233%) Shadow Dance	400 400/1(-3233%)	(15) Shadow Dance 400/1, Made good strides forward in first season, impressing despite looking rough around the edges when successful at Haydock (11.6f) in September. Smashing second in Old Rowley Cup at Newmarket (12f) on final start and despite being absent since, he's very much one to keep on side this term. 1st and 2nd at about this trip last autumn in his first two handicaps; can progress again.
18th	21 18th (21) (300/1 -1264%) Tony Montana	300 300/1(-1264%)	(21) Tony Montana 300/1, Aided by a good position when successful on return at Chester (10.3f) but proved that no fluke as he followed up in 11-runner Windsor handicap (10f) 27 days ago, overcoming trouble to lead final 50 yds. 2 lb rise looks fair and he's still low-mileage at this sort of trip. 2-2 this term over 1m2f on good; last-gasp nature of latest win gives some encouragement.
19th	10 19th (10) (250/1 -279%) Marhaba The Champ	250 250/1(-279%)	(10) Marhaba The Champ 250/1, Improved model last season, winning competitive York handicaps at both the Dante/Ebor Festivals. However, was some way below best after 8 months off when twelfth of 13 in Jorvik Handicap on return at that venue 37 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won twice on good to firm at York last term but has a worryingly hit-and-miss record.

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16:25 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Four of the last six renewals of this contest have gone the way of a four-year-old, so with that in mind, the vote goes to ETHICAL DIAMOND. The son of Awtaad was denied by the smallest of margins over 1m2f at Leopardstown in his preparation for this, shaping as if he would relish this extra distance. The booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye and he looks the one to be on, with his main threat possibly being Tony Montana, who seems to just do enough in his races, which possibly allows him to keep ahead of the handicapper. Michael Bell's gelding is only 2lb higher for his Windsor success last month and he isn't taken lightly, while Crystal Black and Deakin are just two others to consider in a wide-open heat.

ETHICAL DIAMOND continued his theme of race-by-race progress on his first start on the Flat for his top NH stable when narrowly denied by another upwardly mobile sort at Leopardstown 6 weeks ago and, with the step back up in trip holding no fears, he makes plenty of appeal under Ryan Moore. Last month's Curragh 1-2 Crystal Black and Deakin bolster a strong Irish challenge and are feared, with returning Shadow Dance another to note. Bague d'Or and Vaguely Royal also make each-way appeal.

It's easy to see why Ethical Diamond has been made the clear favourite but SHADOW DANCE could also be a horse to follow.

16:25 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 31 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (16/1 +36%) Soprano	16 16/1(+36%)	(4) Soprano 16/1, Useful filly who won on debut and plenty of good runs in higher grades in the meantime, including when third in the Albany here next time. Goes handicapping with stamina to prove for 1m. Has flashes of smart form; handicaps are worth a crack and so too this first go at 1m.
2	27 2nd (27) (40/1 +20%) Strutting	40 40/1(+20%)	(27) Strutting 40/1, AW novice winner last backend and seemed to excel herself in 10f Goodwood listed event recently, well placed in steadily-run race. Not sure drop back to 1m will be in her favour and she looks up against it anyway. 8lb well in after improved form in a Listed race latest but might have been flattered.
3	15 3rd (15) (33/1 -32%) Uluru	33 33/1(-32%)	(15) Uluru 33/1, Debut winner at 2 yrs who has improved this term, chasing home stablemate Without Words at Listowel 3 weeks ago. Could be capable of better still now handicapping. Behind Without Words at Listowel last time and that one looks the yard's main hope.
4	17 4th (17) (6/1 -20%) Indelible	6 6/1(-20%)	(17) Indelible 6/1, Very well-bred filly out of Midday and proving most progressive, taking her record to 2-3 with a bit to spare in a strong race at Doncaster (1m) on her return. One to follow and her stay in handicaps could be short. Pedigree and progress suggest she could be tackling Group races before long.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 +65%) Kitty Rose	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(1) Kitty Rose 7/2, Dual winner in Ireland at 2 yrs and took a big step forward when just failing in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown on return. Highly likeable and wouldn't dismiss now handicapping for new Australian handlers. Has been mixing it with high-class fillies and earned top weight for this handicap debut.
6th	29 6th (29) (300/1 -1264%) Battle Queen	300 300/1(-1264%)	(29) Battle Queen 300/1, Chased home the subsequent Musidora runner-up in 1m Southwell fillies' handicap before opening her account in ready fashion at Nottingham. Likeable profile and she could be in the hunt. Recent form stacks up well and there's a suspicion she might be better treated than some.
7th	26 7th (26) (200/1 -300%) Raknah	200 200/1(-300%)	(26) Raknah 200/1, Successful in 1m/7f AW events but found it tough in a decent fillies' handicap at Southwell 2 months ago and this isn't any easier back on turf. Quite exposed now after nine races and her improvement has come on AW surfaces.
8th	20 8th (20) (100/1 -257%) Arisaig	100 100/1(-257%)	(20) Arisaig 100/1, Notched up a third success and opened her account on turf in Lingfield handicap 3 weeks ago, showing a nice turn of foot and comfortably coming clear. This is plenty tougher up 6 lb but she could have more to come. Put race to bed in swift fashion once seeing daylight at Lingfield (7.5f, good); up 6lb.
9th	5 9th (5) (250/1 -900%) Asian Daze	250 250/1(-900%)	(5) Asian Daze 250/1, Three-time winner over 7f who has proven her stamina for 1m the last twice, pulling clear of the remainder when chasing home Everlasting at Navan. Went through the ring for £200,000 earlier this week (same trainer) and she's probably still fairly handicapped. It's unlikely that a repeat of latest Listed second will suffice in a strong Sandringham.
10th	21 10th (21) (350/1 -1650%) Nocturnal	350 350/1(-1650%)	(21) Nocturnal 350/1, Form of her August Lingfield win has worked out and she followed up with any amount in hand on her all-weather debut after 8 months off at Wolverhampton in March. Useful prospect who can improve further now handicapping over 1m. Two minor wins in three starts and she comes here under the radar for handicap debut.
11th	2 11th (2) (300/1 -2400%) Everlasting	300 300/1(-2400%)	(2) Everlasting 300/1, Didn't do herself justice in the Irish 1000 Guineas and capitalised on the drop in grade when landing 1m Navan listed race a fortnight ago from Asian Daze. Stiffer test will suit now handicapping and she could be in the mix in first-time visor. Odds-on for a Listed race last time and yet made heavy weather of it; visor added.
12th	22 12th (22) (350/1 -2400%) Zaynab	350 350/1(-2400%)	(22) Zaynab 350/1, Improving filly who struck again at the Curragh in 1m fillies' handicap last month, seeing things out well despite racing freely and edging out Flight of Fancy. Can progress further and one to consider. Maiden/handicap winner at the Curragh; has to improve again but that's feasible.
13th	31 13th (31) (80/1 -60%) Shin Jidai	80 80/1(-60%)	(31) Shin Jidai 80/1, Improving sort, winning a 7f Yarmouth fillies' handicap on return (good form) before chasing home Fair Angellica at Kempton. Return to 1m and well-run big-field handicap will suit. An improving filly; returning to 1m a help and she's worth a second look for in-form yard.
14th	11 14th (11) (450/1 -1025%) Rochelle	450 450/1(-1025%)	(11) Rochelle 450/1, Won 7f Chelmsford maiden in November and followed up for new trainer at Kempton in May. Didn't see out 1m after racing exuberantly enough in falsely-run listed race at Longchamp a fortnight ago and likelihood of an end-to-end gallop here will suit her better. Dual AW winner who held her own in a French Listed 12 days ago; this is tougher again.
15th	12 15th (12) (125/1 -793%) Without Words	125 125/1(-793%)	(12) Without Words 125/1, Won 1m Toulouse contest in October, and having changed hands for €450,000 subsequently made a promising start for new yard when second at Listowel recently. More to come now handicapping on just her fourth outing. Market drifter when chasing home an unexposed Ballydoyle filly at Listowel; can improve.
16th	3 16th (3) (350/1 -1300%) Julica	350 350/1(-1300%)	(3) Julica 350/1, Three-time winner over 1m in France at 2 yrs and respectable efforts in Group 3/listed event this term. More needed now handicapping in first-time hood. French filly; has never raced in a bigger field than ten, so this might be a culture shock.
17th	25 17th (25) (350/1 -775%) Viennoise	350 350/1(-775%)	(25) Viennoise 350/1, Took another step forward as she opened her account in 7f Lingfield AW maiden 11 weeks ago, always prominent and going on over 2f out. Plenty more needed on handicap debut but she's certainly going the right way. Didn't beat a lot at Lingfield and this represents a mammoth rise in class.
18th	23 18th (23) (125/1 -213%) My Margie	125 125/1(-213%)	(23) My Margie 125/1, Won first 2 starts in handicaps on AW earlier this year and while she couldn't complete the hat-trick here 6 weeks ago (1½ lengths fourth to Bellarchi) she shaped encouragingly all the same, failing to settle in front and not beaten far. Not totally ruled out off the same mark. Progressive filly but no excuses from the front over C&D latest and this is tougher again.
19th	19 19th (19) (400/1 -700%) Marcella	400 400/1(-700%)	(19) Marcella 400/1, Won 7f Chester novice in the mud in August and better form in defeat this year, although well held in the German 1000 Guineas last time. Plenty on her plate again on handicap debut. Only 1-6 and sole success was at Chester; opposed in a handicap this competitive.
20th	18 20th (18) (400/1 -1500%) Cat Ninja	400 400/1(-1500%)	(18) Cat Ninja 400/1, Knuckled down well when landing 1m Windsor fillies' maiden last month from a subsequent winner and good second at Kempton next time for all she again flashed her tail. Plenty more needed now handicapping. Maiden win reads well and she bumped into a promising colt last time; likely improver.
21st	10 21st (10) (40/1 -186%) Flight Of Fancy	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Flight Of Fancy 40/1, Promising maiden who shaped well on handicap debut switched to front-running tactics at the Curragh (1m), edged out close home by Zaynab (may well have benefited from setting a stronger tempo). Stiffer test here will suit and she can improve again for top connections. Headed on post in 1m handicap at the Curragh; that form is probably not up to winning this.
22nd	7 22nd (7) (150/1 -838%) Hard To Resist	150 150/1(-838%)	(7) Hard To Resist 150/1, Fairly useful 2-y-o, winning 7f Newmarket contest then third in the Group 3 Prestige at Goodwood (best effort). Needs more now handicapping back up at 1m on return. Entitled to make a better 3yo and trainer has no doubt targeted this race.
23rd	9 23rd (9) (200/1 -900%) Fair Angellica	200 200/1(-900%)	(9) Fair Angellica 200/1, Has met with defeat just once, showing a sparkling turn of foot as she was much improved to win 7f fillies' handicap at Kempton last month from Shin Jidai. Strong traveller just as effective on turf and can go on progressing. Leading claims despite a 10 lb rise. Hurled up 10lb for winning a Class 4 on the AW; ground/trip are further issues.
24th	16 24th (16) (450/1 -800%) Bellarchi	450 450/1(-800%)	(16) Bellarchi 450/1, Has had stacks of racing, bagging her most valuable success yet in C&D fillies' handicap in May. Not so good in listed races twice since and this is tougher still. Exposed; recent Listed defeats are no advert for her prospects in this deep a handicap.
25th	13 25th (13) (100/1 +0%) Gushing Gold	100 100/1(+0%)	(13) Gushing Gold 100/1, Won big-field 7f York nursery last summer but unable to get competitive in 2 runs back this term and vulnerable on first go at 1m now. Useful 2yo but has lost her way and this is her first run over 1m.
26th	6 26th (6) (250/1 -1686%) Forever Blue	250 250/1(-1686%)	(6) Forever Blue 250/1, Resumed winning ways back from 10 months off in 7f Haydock fillies' novice recently, well on top at the finish. 1m will suit and she can improve now handicapping. Worth a look. Won two of her three runs and looks more than ready for this step up to 1m; unexposed.
27th	24 27th (24) (400/1 -1500%) Mrs Morrell	400 400/1(-1500%)	(24) Mrs Morrell 400/1, Resumed winning ways with an improved effort at Yarmouth (7f) last month, although not without showing a quirk along the way. 1m should suit but she'll need a big step forward to take a hand. Easy Yarmouth winner last month; debatable whether she's in this league.
28th	28 28th (28) (350/1 -1150%) D Flawless	350 350/1(-1150%)	(28) D Flawless 350/1, Edged out by Arisaig on debut and won a thin 1m Chelmsford fillies' maiden on her return. Improved again when third in Goodwood novice, again headed late, and can up her form again now handicapping. Others have achieved appreciably more but she's in the right hands to progress.
29th	14 29th (14) (200/1 -300%) Sattwaa	200 200/1(-300%)	(14) Sattwaa 200/1, Won 1m Lingfield AW fillies' handicap on return and went close in listed race in Germany next time. Took keen hold and not so good back over 7f next time and big step forward needed now. Last two runs in Germany; returns to the right trip but there could be ground issues.
10th	8 10th (8) (450/1 -1025%) Zenjabeela	450 450/1(-1025%)	(8) Zenjabeela 450/1, Dual winner last summer but well held in the Rockfel/York listed fillies' race since 8 months apart. Plenty on her plate now handicapping. Mark looks on the high side even if she can shrug aside a laboured return at York.

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17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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

A typically-open renewal sees a whole host of of runners in with a chance, but it's ASIAN DAZE who gets the tentative nod to give the 2021 winning combination of Johnny Murtagh and Ben Coen a second success in the race. This daughter of Frontiersman was only narrowly beaten by the reopposing Everlasting off level weights when second in Listed company over 1m at Navan earlier this month and she could reverse that form off a 5lb lower mark than Aiden O'Brien's charge. The hat-trick seeking Indelible looks a leading player off a very tempting opening mark of 91 on his handicap bow, while Zaynab (first) and Flight Of Fancy (third) finished in front of the selection two starts ago and they are also worthy of consideration.

INDELIBLE ran out a ready winner on her return at Doncaster and that race has a strong look to it. She could be well ahead of her mark now handicapping, entries in the Falmouth and Irish Oaks catching the eye, and she's hard to get away from. The progressive Fair Angellica is a likely contenders, while Without Words might be the pick of a strong Irish challenge.

Although a winner only once in eight starts, not a lot has ever gone right for SOPRANO and today's longer trip might be what she needs.

17:05 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 +14%) Calandagan	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Calandagan 6/1, Progressive French raider who justified short odds in comfortable fashion in Group 3 at Longchamp (10.9f) 29 days ago. Well worth his place in this higher grade and must enter calculations. French-trained; landed odds in Group 3 last time; this trip should suit; solid form claims.
2	10 2nd (10) (66/1 -1550%) Space Legend	66 66/1(-1550%)	(10) Space Legend 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when ready winner of 10f Leicester maiden in April and showed much improved form upped in grade and trip when second in Goodwood listed event (11.2f) last month, finishing with running left after a less-than-ideal. Likely to progress further and merits strong consideration. Very promising; unlucky not to win at Goodwood; well worth his place in this higher grade.
3	9 3rd (9) (350/1 -775%) Royal Supremacy	350 350/1(-775%)	(9) Royal Supremacy 350/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs who stepped up on his reappearance when second of 15 in Derby Italiano at Rome (10.9f, soft) 33 days ago. This demands a good deal more but the further step up in trip could suit. Second in Italian Derby; will need to improve a fair bit more to go one better.
4	8 4th (8) (200/1 -1150%) Mondo Man	200 200/1(-1150%)	(8) Mondo Man 200/1, Deauville maiden winner on second start who showed improved form when fifth of 15 in Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.4f, soft) 19 days ago, despite being left with lot to do. Unraced on firmer than good but Buick retains the ride, and he can't be underestimated. Progressive; fast-finishing fifth in French Derby; this trip may suit; not ruled out.
5th	11 5th (11) (350/1 -775%) The Euphrates	350 350/1(-775%)	(11) The Euphrates 350/1, Confirmed debut promise with victory in 10-runner maiden at Gowran (8.3f) in October and improved another chunk when second in Group 3 at Leopardstown on return. However, looked ill at ease on much firmer ground than previously when fourth in Lingfield Derby Trial last time. Visor on for 1st time. In frame in recognised Classic trials this spring; visor needs to spark some improvement.
6th	7 6th (7) (400/1 -1112%) Macduff	400 400/1(-1112%)	(7) Macduff 400/1, Progressed with each run as a 2-y-o and made a promising return to action when second in Sandown Classic Trial (1¼m, good to soft) in April, conceding first run. Seemingly failed to handle the track when well held in the Derby at Epsom and retains potential. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Didn't give his running in the Derby but had shaped well in Classic Trial the time before.
7th	1 7th (1) (300/1 -4186%) Agenda	300 300/1(-4186%)	(1) Agenda 300/1, Confirmed promise of sole 2-y-o start at the Curragh when seeing off 8 rivals upped to 10.7f on return at Dundalk. Improved another sizeable amount when second to the ill-fated Hidden Law in the Chester Vase (12.3, good) and open to further progress. Big improvement with each run; second in Chester Vase; still has best days ahead of him.
8th	6 8th (6) (400/1 -900%) Harper's Ferry	400 400/1(-900%)	(6) Harper's Ferry 400/1, Showed bags of promise when second only start at 2 yrs and, having bumped into a smart prospect on his Doncaster return (10.2f), he went one place better with something to spare at Windsor (10f) 67 days ago. Refused to go into stalls for Dee Stakes at Chester on only intended start since. Bred to make impact at this level but he's bottom of the pack on ratings; now tongue tied.
9th	14 9th (14) (400/1 -1500%) War Rooms	400 400/1(-1500%)	(14) War Rooms 400/1, Debut winner at Doncaster last July who stepped up on his reappearance when 6½ lengths third of 7 to Economics in the Dante at York (10.2f, good) last month, though was beaten fair and square. Upped 2f in trip. Third in Dante; will need to raise his game again to make a serious impression.
10th	5 10th (5) (300/1 -7400%) Diego Velazquez	300 300/1(-7400%)	(5) Diego Velazquez 300/1, Looked a smart prospect when winning first 2 starts, including Group 2 at Leopardstown. Excuses in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster and back on track with a promising effort in the Poulains on return. Ground perhaps softer than ideal in Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly last time and should stay 1½m. Down in grade after three Group 1 runs; return to sound surface may suit; interesting.
11th	12 11th (12) (50/1 -525%) Theory Of Tides	50 50/1(-525%)	(12) Theory Of Tides 50/1, Galileo colt who has looked good prospect in winning both starts in minor events, latterly when defying a penalty at Yarmouth (11.5f) 25 days ago, pushed out. Will go on improving and well worth his place in this better company. Up markedly in class after 2-2 in novices; stable has won this three times; not dismissed.
12th	3 12th (3) (450/1 -3650%) Chief Little Rock	450 450/1(-3650%)	(3) Chief Little Rock 450/1, Made up into a useful juvenile and built on a satisfactory reappearance when winning Group 3 at the Curragh (10f) 26 days ago, unchallenged. Will stay 1½m and merits consideration with further improvement not out of the question. Comfortably made all in Curragh Group 3; another plausible candidate for Aidan O'Brien.
13th	13 13th (13) (450/1 -3114%) Voyage	450 450/1(-3114%)	(13) Voyage 450/1, Golden Horn colt who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a 1¼m Newbury novice (good to soft) in April. Unseated rider leaving stalls in Derby at Epsom since and remains open to improvement. 28-1 debut winner; unseated start in Derby then led field home riderless; hard to pin down.
14th	4 14th (4) (300/1 -809%) Defiance	300 300/1(-809%)	(4) Defiance 300/1, Camelot colt who was value for extra when making a successful debut in Sandown maiden. Unable to land a blow in Royal Lodge at Newmarket but ran well when second in listed race at Epsom (10.1f) on return. However, possibly stretched by this trip when below form in Lingfield Derby Trial last time. Plenty to find on form and he needs to put poor Lingfield Derby Trial run well behind him.

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17:40 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Agenda was no match for the ill-fated Hidden Law in the Chester Vase but that is a strong piece of form and he can mount another stern challenge, for a trainer that has landed two of the previous five renewals of this race. Stablemate Diego Velazquez finished a creditable fourth in the French Guineas before posting another solid performance in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly earlier this month. Upped further in trip and back on a sounder surface, he must be feared, but THEORY OF TIDES might be worth chancing. This is much tougher than the two novice events he has been successful in but the son of Galileo looks potentially a high-class performer and he could be up to the task. Space Legend was an unfortunate loser at Goodwood last time but he won't be far away granted a clear passage, while French raider Calandagan should not be underestimated but he might prefer slower ground.

SPACE LEGEND would have surely run out a comfortable winner with a clear passage in a listed event at Goodwood last month and, with further progress on the cards, he's taken to gain compensation in this higher grade. Theory of Tides defied a penalty in the manner of a fine prospect at Yarmouth and looks very interesting pitched into better company, with Ballydoyle pair Agenda and Diego Velazquez completing the shortlist.

Ryan Moore's mount DIEGO VELAZQUEZ may well be the pick of four runners from Ballydoyle and should benefit from this quicker ground.

17:40 Royal Ascot Group 2 (Class 1) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 28 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	14 1st (14) (18/1 -13%) Pilgrim	18 18/1(-13%)	(14) Pilgrim 18/1, Showed much improved form to blitz his rivals in 10-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) just under 3 weeks ago, making all and drawing clear from 2f out. Clearly very speedy and worth his place in this better company. Bolted up at Musselburgh but 4lb worse off with Jubilee Walk who beat him easily at York.
2	12 2nd (12) (22/1 -57%) Blue Storm	22 22/1(-57%)	(12) Blue Storm 22/1, Bright start for new yard, successful at Southwell in December. Clearly derived plenty of benefit from his reappearance fourth at Chester and found a chunk of improvement to record a third career success at Epsom (5f, good to soft) just under 3 weeks ago. Should go well again. Improving sprinter but this is a different test to Epsom; unraced on faster than good.
3	23 3rd (23) (66/1 -200%) No Half Measures	66 66/1(-200%)	(23) No Half Measures 66/1, Completed her hat-trick in 4-runner handicap at Goodwood last month and while she couldn't continue her run-to-run progression, she ran at least respectably when 1¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Adaay In Devon in listed race at Sandown (5f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Returns to handicap company. Improving; has to prove herself on fast ground; can win more races but maybe not this one.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +25%) Woodhay Wonder	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) Woodhay Wonder 12/1, Made it 2-2 this year with a career best in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago by neck from Completely Random. Up 5 lb but she's weighted to go close once more in her bid to land a five-timer. 5-6 on turf; two game efforts at Newmarket this year; drops to 5f but not short of speed.
5th	13 5th (13) (13/2 +59%) Shagraan	6.5 13/2(+59%)	(13) Shagraan 13/2, Won 6f Windsor novice in good style last year. Found out in better company later in 2023 but having changed hands for 125,000 gns, looked an unlucky loser on Sandown return. Ran to a similar level on the figures at Newmarket a month later and capable of getting involved back at 5f. Two promising handicap runs for new yard; the return to 5f looks a good move; e-w shout.
6th	8 6th (8) (66/1 -200%) Dark Vintage	66 66/1(-200%)	(8) Dark Vintage 66/1, Fairly useful winner in America who, back in headgear, stepped up on his reappearance run when 2¾ lengths third of 7 to Big Evs in listed race at York (5f, good) just over 5 weeks ago. He looks ready for a try at 6f, so others make more appeal this time. Fair third in Listed event at York latest; stiffer 5f and faster ground likely to suit.
7th	18 7th (18) (33/1 +34%) Mon Na Slieve	33 33/1(+34%)	(18) Mon Na Slieve 33/1, Didn't really progress in pattern/listed company after winning a novice on debut at the Dante meeting last year and it was a similar story on his return, essentially not up to the task in a listed race at York (5f, good) just over 5 weeks ago. Big outsider on handicap bow. Highly tried after his debut win at York and has come up short; yard also runs Vantheman.
8th	25 8th (25) (50/1 -25%) Billy Webster	50 50/1(-25%)	(25) Billy Webster 50/1, Posted a useful effort when making it 3 wins from first 4 starts at Southwell (5f) in January. Wasn't seen to best effect back down in trip when 5¼ lengths seventh of 19 to Blue Storm at Epsom (5f, good to soft) earlier this month (hampered start and then posted deep) so may bounce back. Has had excuses since a couple of impressive AW wins over the winter; not fully exposed.
9th	24 9th (24) (66/1 +0%) Thunder Blue	66 66/1(+0%)	(24) Thunder Blue 66/1, Had a busy first year scoring second time up at Goodwood but struggled to get competitive in a couple of starts at Meydan earlier this year (latterly on dirt). Makes handicap debut starting out for a new yard (sold for 110,000 gns and has been gelded). Highly tried after his novice win last June; sold 110,000gns last month; others stronger.
10th	27 10th (27) (25/1 -79%) Vantheman	25 25/1(-79%)	(27) Vantheman 25/1, Ayr maiden winner last year but has been a revelation since being switched to handicaps/dropped to 5f this season, making a winning return at Newcastle before finding just one too strong in a 17-runner event at York (good) 5 weeks ago. Looks tailor made for this so warrants considerable respect. Thrashed the other high-drawn runners when second to Jubilee Walk at York; 5lb better off.
11th	6 11th (6) (18/1 -125%) Jubilee Walk	18 18/1(-125%)	(6) Jubilee Walk 18/1, Improving in leaps and bounds and completed the hat-trick in 17-runner handicap at York (good) 5 weeks ago by 1¼ lengths from Vantheman, unsurprisingly seeing out the drop to 5f thoroughly. That wasn't far off a smart performance, so he's one for the shortlist. Won last three; May's York success was striking; up 7lb but doubt he's reached his ceiling.
12th	16 12th (16) (300/1 -1400%) Scorchio	300 300/1(-1400%)	(16) Scorchio 300/1, Was returning from 5 months off and without the usual headgear, resumed progress returned to turf/handicap company at Cork (5f, good to soft) by length from Kendall Roy last month (now successful on 3 of her last 4 starts in such events). Respected having her first start on these shores. Huge improver in her last five starts; may do better but this race will demand it.
13th	11 13th (11) (350/1 -1491%) Tazara	350 350/1(-1491%)	(11) Tazara 350/1, Fairly useful form in France, winning 8-runner maiden at Deauville (6f, heavy) on reappearance. Ran a cracker on her first start outside her native country when second of 11 to Pandora's Gift in listed race at Chelmsford (6f) just over 7 weeks ago and now goes handicapping with a hood on. Good 2nd in AW Listed race latest; new trip and ground today; this mark is no gift either.
14th	22 14th (22) (250/1 -400%) Hedge Fund	250 250/1(-400%)	(22) Hedge Fund 250/1, Straightforward sprinter who was gelded during the winter and has seemingly improved for it judged on his solid placed efforts at Bath and Sandown (both at 5f on heavy/good respectively) in April. Needs to shrug off a lesser effort at York (5f, good) subsequently, however. Two good runs to kick off 3yo campaign but flopped at York & others have far more upside.
15th	17 15th (17) (80/1 -344%) Two Tribes	80 80/1(-344%)	(17) Two Tribes 80/1, Displayed plenty of zip when making a winning nursery debut fitted with blinkers at Sandown last August. Has been runner-up on all 3 subsequent starts, taking his form up a level at Newmarket (6f, good) just under 7 weeks ago. That appeals as strong form, and he remains of interest. Good 2nd to a smart rival on Newmarket return (6f, good); return to stiff 5f is no issue.
16th	26 16th (26) (100/1 -52%) Moswaat	100 100/1(-52%)	(26) Moswaat 100/1, Scored second time up at 2 yrs and left disappointing reappearance behind when fifth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. This demands plenty more, but it remains early days and it's interesting to see Colin Keane booked. 6f win on soft last year; unplaced in two handicaps this year and career best is required.
17th	15 17th (15) (80/1 -471%) Mukaafah	80 80/1(-471%)	(15) Mukaafah 80/1, Blitzed his rivals from the front at Kempton in November and emphatically left his disappointing reappearance well behind to making a winning start in handicap company at Doncaster (6f, firm) just under 5 weeks ago, looking the sort that can climb the ranks quickly. One to follow. Both defeats excusable and looked a class act in his two wins; 5f could suit even better.
18th	9 18th (9) (200/1 -506%) Brave Empire	200 200/1(-506%)	(9) Brave Empire 200/1, Made it 3 wins from his first 5 starts when holding on by a head in a blanket finish at Lingfield in February. Not seen to best effect from a wide draw back there (6f, AW) a month later and hasn't been seen since. Would be folly to discount back on turf. Three 6f wins to his name but beaten in two of his three handicaps and more to prove at 5f.
19th	21 19th (21) (25/1 -127%) Dorney Lake	25 25/1(-127%)	(21) Dorney Lake 25/1, Improved a chunk from debut after 9 months off (had breathing operation) when getting off the mark at Yarmouth last month and completed a simple task despite taking quite a grip when following up at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. Very interesting runner now handicapping. 2-2 since a wind op (both 6f); has the speed for 5f and brings untapped potential.
20th	4 20th (4) (250/1 -525%) Got To Love A Grey	250 250/1(-525%)	(4) Got To Love A Grey 250/1, Dark Angel filly who returned with a 5.5f win in Listed event at Chantilly in March. Not quite at that level in pattern company on her next couple of starts but back on track when 3¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Electric Storm in listed race at Haydock (6f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Makes handicap bow. Two Listed wins (good to firm and heavy) to her name; others look better handicapped.
21st	20 21st (20) (66/1 -560%) Dyrholaey	66 66/1(-560%)	(20) Dyrholaey 66/1, City Light colt who is 3-3 in maiden/novice company, well placed dropped to the minimum trip when dipping deep to score at Newcastle in April. Makes handicap/turf debut and looks one to keep a close eye on for powerful connections. 3-3 on AW & showed fine attitude at Newcastle in April; turf debut; yard won this in 2023.
22nd	10 22nd (10) (350/1 -1300%) Matters Most	350 350/1(-1300%)	(10) Matters Most 350/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs but ended that campaign with a couple of poor efforts in the mud. Ran his best race returning from 7 months off (gelded in the interim) when second of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) earlier this month and every chance he can build on that. Promising return at Windsor 18 days ago; quick enough for 5f and he's still progressing.
23rd	2 23rd (2) (250/1 -1686%) Sommelier	250 250/1(-1686%)	(2) Sommelier 250/1, Progressive sort who won 2 of his 3 starts in novice/maiden company on AW last year and found further progress making handicap debut runner-up at Newcastle on New Year's Day. Disappointed there next time, but back on song when second on turf debut in listed company at York. Plenty to like. Two impressive AW wins in November; chased home Big Evs at York; this stiffer 5f can suit.
24th	19 24th (19) (350/1 -1491%) Airman	350 350/1(-1491%)	(19) Airman 350/1, Successful sole 2-y-o start and, despite still looking green, he made it 2-2 on return in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft), conceding 11 lb to the runner-up. Lost unbeaten record up in grade when last of 7 in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to soft) and now goes handicapping. Won first two starts before coming up short in a Group 2; July Cup entrant; fast ground ?.
25th	28 25th (28) (450/1 -1700%) Markakol	450 450/1(-1700%)	(28) Markakol 450/1, Left debut form well behind fitted with a hood when scoring at Newcastle last July. Highly tried after but back down in grade, did plenty wrong with the hood back on when runner-up at that same course when last seen in October. Others looks more appealing on handicap debut. Highly tried after an AW novice win last summer; gelded since last seen; absent 252 days.
26th	5 26th (5) (450/1 -582%) Symbology	450 450/1(-582%)	(5) Symbology 450/1, Useful juvenile but both efforts at listed level this year leave a bit to be desired. Now heads into handicaps with something to prove. Group 2 placed as a 2yo; has not shone in two Listed runs this year; plenty to prove.
27th	1 27th (1) (450/1 -1025%) Toca Madera	450 450/1(-1025%)	(1) Toca Madera 450/1, Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Bath 12 months ago and ended his 2-y-o campaign with a couple of third-placed efforts in Group 2 company. Handicapper taken no chances with his opening mark, so another chunk of improvement needed. Ended 2yo season with two 3rds in Group 2 events; tough task on return from 323 days off.
28th	7 28th (7) (400/1 -1900%) Majestic Beauty	400 400/1(-1900%)	(7) Majestic Beauty 400/1, Dual winner as a juvenile and stepped up on reappearance/yard debut making handicap bow when ½-length second of 11 to Kendall Roy at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago. Another step forward needed but that's not beyond the realms of possibility. Went clear with Kendall Roy when second at the Curragh 16 days ago; this is tougher up 4lb.

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18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Although this is just the fifth renewal of this 5f contest for three-year-olds, it is interesting to note that the top six in the weights have yet to make the frame in the past four years. This is a stat that the well-fancied Jubilee Walk must overcome, but James Ferguson's gelding still warrants respect having completed a hat-trick at York last month. However, it may pay to side with a less-exposed rival in DORNEY LAKE. The Ardad colt has impressed on both victories to date this season and an opening handicap mark of 90 may underestimate his ability. The unbeaten Dyrholaey is also open to more improvement than most and arrives here on the back of a gutsy victory at Newcastle. The Archie Watson-trained colt is feared most, while Epsom Dash scorer Blue Storm and Vantheman are just two others to consider in a wide-open finale.

The biggest field yet of this competitive 3-y-o handicap and the suggestion is MUKAAFAH, who left his disappointing reappearance behind in no uncertain terms at Doncaster last month and Kevin Philippart de Foy's colt looks the sort that can climb the ranks quickly. Dorney Lake looks a serious threat now handicapping, so he heads up the opposition, with Vantheman, Pilgrim, Jubilee Walk and Dyrholaey all seemingly having plenty going for them, too.

Mukaafah, Vantheman and JUBILEE WALK (nap) appeal most. The latter created a big impression with a power-packed finish at York.

18:15 Royal Ascot Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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