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Only a week away now and despite a few high profile withdrawals recently (Kyprios, Economics, Lake Victoria, Albert Einstein) there are still plenty of good races to look forward too.
As ever the going will be critical and the forecast looks set fair with bright sunny and very warm weather so fast ground looks certain unless the CoC intervenes too much.
Arguably the highlight of the week is the opening Queen Anne and while I would love to find one at a juicy price I really see it as a match between Rosallion and Notable Speech even though they were only 3rd and 4 th in the Lockinge. The former is preferred given his excellent Ascot record.
I’ll wait and see what runs and the draw before trying to repeat last years big price Coventry winner.
The King Charles is a repeat of last years running with only a couple of new players. Night Raider ran his first decent turf race at York and could be hard to catch but Asfoora was impressive last year so she will do for me.
The SJP is another cracker, especially now that Ruling Court is rerouted from Epsom. Still find it hard to get away from Field Of Gold.
The Prince Of Wales looks like cutting up, White Birch got to be doubtful on the ground, and so it looks like the first two from the Tattersalls Gold Cup will dominate the market. Los Angeles is hard to crab but he just doesn’t excite me (Giants Causeway mk2) and I wonder if Anmaat might bounce. I’ll see what else is running and see if there is a bet on the day.
With Kyprios retired Coolmore rely on Illinois but while 2m might be fine for him the extra half mile makes me prefer last years placed horses with slight preference at the odds for Sweet William.
The Commonwealth Cup looks difficult but I thought Time For Sandals looked a decent e/w bet at 33/1. I’d also back Ides Of March to small money if he runs.
In the Coronation I am hoping Zarigana will love the stiff track and fast going and win impressively, only the jockey can get it beat imo - 6/4 looks ok.
The QE Sprint is far from a vintage renewal but Inisherin has everything in his favour, unless he gets undone by the draw, whilst I would worry about really fast ground for the French favourite.
I’ll only look at the handicaps and two year old races once the final decs and draw are known.
As ever the going will be critical and the forecast looks set fair with bright sunny and very warm weather so fast ground looks certain unless the CoC intervenes too much.
Arguably the highlight of the week is the opening Queen Anne and while I would love to find one at a juicy price I really see it as a match between Rosallion and Notable Speech even though they were only 3rd and 4 th in the Lockinge. The former is preferred given his excellent Ascot record.
I’ll wait and see what runs and the draw before trying to repeat last years big price Coventry winner.
The King Charles is a repeat of last years running with only a couple of new players. Night Raider ran his first decent turf race at York and could be hard to catch but Asfoora was impressive last year so she will do for me.
The SJP is another cracker, especially now that Ruling Court is rerouted from Epsom. Still find it hard to get away from Field Of Gold.
The Prince Of Wales looks like cutting up, White Birch got to be doubtful on the ground, and so it looks like the first two from the Tattersalls Gold Cup will dominate the market. Los Angeles is hard to crab but he just doesn’t excite me (Giants Causeway mk2) and I wonder if Anmaat might bounce. I’ll see what else is running and see if there is a bet on the day.
With Kyprios retired Coolmore rely on Illinois but while 2m might be fine for him the extra half mile makes me prefer last years placed horses with slight preference at the odds for Sweet William.
The Commonwealth Cup looks difficult but I thought Time For Sandals looked a decent e/w bet at 33/1. I’d also back Ides Of March to small money if he runs.
In the Coronation I am hoping Zarigana will love the stiff track and fast going and win impressively, only the jockey can get it beat imo - 6/4 looks ok.
The QE Sprint is far from a vintage renewal but Inisherin has everything in his favour, unless he gets undone by the draw, whilst I would worry about really fast ground for the French favourite.
I’ll only look at the handicaps and two year old races once the final decs and draw are known.
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They do it for Ramadan in the football for one player in the Man Utd team! 
Who coincidentally wouldn’t wear the rainbow badge during Pride!
Who coincidentally wouldn’t wear the rainbow badge during Pride!
understudy has in fact won at the trip for some reason I thought he won at 10f
Someone has had 20 big ones at 5/2 on the French colt in the Gold Cup! Jockey has had one ride on the straight 5F and the horse has never encountered the distance, the ground or pace of race like he will do today. A sign or madness…
His OR is one above what Vazirabad’s was when second at 9/2. He however had done the distance in the Cadran a couple of times wining and losing by a head.
]Vazirabad was also a well travelled fully mature 6 year, had been to Dubai twice before taking in the Ascot challenge.
We have another race where there’s joint second favs, disgusting how the keep lumping multiple runners together and offering under odds at the top of the market. Like they did also in the POW yesterday.
Oh and the ride that Soumi gave was the most bizarre ride I’ve seen him give. Taking the horse who hated being crowed between horses when making his challenge.
As I type I see Princess Zara is there in the procession….
We have another race where there’s joint second favs, disgusting how the keep lumping multiple runners together and offering under odds at the top of the market. Like they did also in the POW yesterday.
Oh and the ride that Soumi gave was the most bizarre ride I’ve seen him give. Taking the horse who hated being crowed between horses when making his challenge.
As I type I see Princess Zara is there in the procession….
Why are they saying Darwin will get 6F?!
He’s got it in heavy!
Don’t they look beyond their shonks?
He’s got it in heavy!
Don’t they look beyond their shonks?
understudy 2nd 40/1 bog some nice bfsp 3 and 4 place prices ........
wd smokey 2 winners so far good luck. with the rest of em
Cool Foyles and Smoky (forgot you were on Merchant)) yes a better day , don’t tell your misses otherwise the hair cut could become a much more regular occurrence! 
That’s a long race to watch your 20g go down the pan 
Hope this experience hasn’t done the horse for good.
Hope this experience hasn’t done the horse for good.
I've been waiting for the reappearance of High Stock since I rated him a decent figure at Chester. I didn't expect him to be aimed here, but even though some of these have been aimed even higher before I still have him running faster than any of them. You never know how such an inexperienced horse will be after being pressed to run so fast on only his second start, but he's had a 6 week break so hopefully he can replicate that last run and I've backed him.
Zarigana is friendless at 3.55 from 2.54 in the Coronation Stakes tomorrow. In contrast loads of support for Falakeyah into 3.75. The French horses have been disappointing so far. The fast ground for their lacklustre performances perhaps.
It never seemed comfortable hanging its head to the right Figgis, might they go back left handed again next time. I haven’t looked to see where it’s first run was to see if it’s gone that way first time out.
Delashay, yes the writing was on the wall with the big exchange drift. The Balding yard is very much one where there's a big difference between those whose prices travel north vs those going south, the final race being another example.
Impossible Map Of Stars was their biggest hope so far, there’s 3 to take on their filly in the Coronation tomoz and I see January has come in from 16/1, had form 1L and bit from Don with Desert Flower and she’s been saved for this, Moore has jumped off exactly who was beaten the French Guineas.
The horse in the Ribblesdale (Life Is Beautiful) didn’t do much for the Burrows fillies form earlier. Might have found that too far reading the notes.
Was also Bethan by Kon Tiki the other Supp for the race.
The horse in the Ribblesdale (Life Is Beautiful) didn’t do much for the Burrows fillies form earlier. Might have found that too far reading the notes.
Was also Bethan by Kon Tiki the other Supp for the race.
See what you mean Figgis! No doubt and the words from Murphy after confirmed their confidence.
Another poor day for me yesterday with just a few stakes savers coming in and my biggest bet of the meeting Akkadian Thunder at 22/1 finding loads of trouble (which to be fair was always on the cards given his run style) before storming home in the last at 7/1 - close but no cigar.
Today I need Shadow Of Light to win really though I have also had a decent e/w bet on Ides Of March and a tiny bet at three figures on Time For Sandals due to the draw in 1.
The Albany will probably be another Coolmore benefit but Gold Digger's race at Yarmouth has worked out well and som I have backed her at 12/1 and Awaken, (who was second that day) at 100 on here.
Mount Atlas is the main bet at 10/1 in the Duke of Edinburgh with a saver on Siege Of Troy at 30
Zarigana is my biggest stake of the week - got a tiny bit on antepost at 6/1, and a decent bet on at 6/4
and I've gone in again at just over 5/2.
In the Sandringham I somehow managed to back Miss Nightfall at 20.12 on here yesterday so hopefully the gamble on her (now 4.5) comes in. A saver on Alfareqa.
A token bet on Nightwalker in the King Edward at 14/1 and zero interest in the last.
GL All
Today I need Shadow Of Light to win really though I have also had a decent e/w bet on Ides Of March and a tiny bet at three figures on Time For Sandals due to the draw in 1.
The Albany will probably be another Coolmore benefit but Gold Digger's race at Yarmouth has worked out well and som I have backed her at 12/1 and Awaken, (who was second that day) at 100 on here.
Mount Atlas is the main bet at 10/1 in the Duke of Edinburgh with a saver on Siege Of Troy at 30
Zarigana is my biggest stake of the week - got a tiny bit on antepost at 6/1, and a decent bet on at 6/4
and I've gone in again at just over 5/2.In the Sandringham I somehow managed to back Miss Nightfall at 20.12 on here yesterday so hopefully the gamble on her (now 4.5) comes in. A saver on Alfareqa.
A token bet on Nightwalker in the King Edward at 14/1 and zero interest in the last.
GL All
January into as low as 9/2 when was 16/1 when first chalked up - steamer!
The comments from AOB backed up my thoughts that she’d been saved for this, he also mentioned the formline of the fillies mile.
Could she challenge for favouritism today?
Total difference in confidence between her and Illinois yesterday - Mattisse too.
Hadn’t noticed that Sky Majesty was a filly not a colt until I read Haggas is concerned about fast ground for her!
Still she was overpriced in relation to Babouche on the form lines mentioned.
Confidence seems big from Appleby regarding Shadow Uncle and he’ll be desperate to get one on the board now that the other Godolphin trainers have with very little ammo to play with.
The comments from AOB backed up my thoughts that she’d been saved for this, he also mentioned the formline of the fillies mile.
Could she challenge for favouritism today?
Total difference in confidence between her and Illinois yesterday - Mattisse too.
Hadn’t noticed that Sky Majesty was a filly not a colt until I read Haggas is concerned about fast ground for her!
Still she was overpriced in relation to Babouche on the form lines mentioned.
Confidence seems big from Appleby regarding Shadow Uncle and he’ll be desperate to get one on the board now that the other Godolphin trainers have with very little ammo to play with.
The French filly Rayevka beat Estipona 4 1/4 the 3yr old who took in the Kings stand (tackled 5f for the first time beaten 6L)
Rayevka also flopped in the Cheveley with Babouche.
This looks a different level to the colts that she’s faced but they’ve said she likes good ground.
Rayevka also flopped in the Cheveley with Babouche.
This looks a different level to the colts that she’s faced but they’ve said she likes good ground.
I found this regarding the Shadwell filly in the Coronation:
"I can only repeat what his jockey told me (Ed, Jim Crowley)," continues Angus Gold. Throughout the whole spring, he told me that yes, she looks like a 2,000-meter filly, but she has a lot of speed. He is convinced that he would have been in the final fight of the 1,000 Guineas, if she had run. And one must listen to his jockey. However, I am not going to say that she is definitely a 1,600-meter filly. As for her lack of experience, what we tend to forget is that at this time of the year, we are still getting to know the filly. She doesn’t have as much experience as the others, certainly, but we know that in terms of pure talent, she is a filly of very high class. What exactly is her ideal distance, only the future will tell, but she presents herself with good luck.”
"I can only repeat what his jockey told me (Ed, Jim Crowley)," continues Angus Gold. Throughout the whole spring, he told me that yes, she looks like a 2,000-meter filly, but she has a lot of speed. He is convinced that he would have been in the final fight of the 1,000 Guineas, if she had run. And one must listen to his jockey. However, I am not going to say that she is definitely a 1,600-meter filly. As for her lack of experience, what we tend to forget is that at this time of the year, we are still getting to know the filly. She doesn’t have as much experience as the others, certainly, but we know that in terms of pure talent, she is a filly of very high class. What exactly is her ideal distance, only the future will tell, but she presents herself with good luck.”
If they hadn’t taken this in - she’d be waiting 5 weeks for the Falmouth. The season would passing by for her.
17.35 king Edward another nice open looking race plenty with chances and an unbeaten Beckett horse who could be anything and a similar type in zahran but both short enough imo ,puppet master progressing and the choice of Ryan m could go very close here but its all about price to chance for me and I think aobs so called 2nd string Galveston is a big price around 50/1 on here and 33s firms ,very well bred cost a fortune and lightly raced plenty to find on the ratings , the step up in trip could bring further improvement hopefully he isn't in hereto ensure a strong pace ,have taken 50s ish on here and 33s firms ew .
Good luck Foyles and thanks for putting one up at a punting man’s price. Puppet Master could be their Leger horse so I’d worry that it is there to make this a test.
The horse he beat at Lingfield of Hannon’s - Nighttime Dancer was one who made ground in the Derby interestingly and Stay True is still in line for a crack at the Irish Derby I believe. (Been around 7/1 for that for ages)
Smith said that both hit the line strong at Lingfield and that Stay True would deserve a crack at a Derby, who of the pair Moore said he’d ride next time of the Lingfield pair.
Is it your only one for the day?
I’d not seen that PW had put up Sky Majesty AP for the Commonwealth! Just seen this morning from the thread for today, but the lines and price make sense.
The horse he beat at Lingfield of Hannon’s - Nighttime Dancer was one who made ground in the Derby interestingly and Stay True is still in line for a crack at the Irish Derby I believe. (Been around 7/1 for that for ages)
Smith said that both hit the line strong at Lingfield and that Stay True would deserve a crack at a Derby, who of the pair Moore said he’d ride next time of the Lingfield pair.
Is it your only one for the day?
I’d not seen that PW had put up Sky Majesty AP for the Commonwealth! Just seen this morning from the thread for today, but the lines and price make sense.
Balding has crept one in here Regal Ulixes 16/1 who beat Hannon’s King Of Cities (comfortably) like his other well regarded horse Almeric.
I had planned on laying Zarigana, but looking at this desperate opposition I'll have to bottle it. I have Zarigana 7lbs lower than last year's winner Porta Fortuna, who was just an average winner of the race herself. That said, the only opponents who come close to the fav are Simmering on her Moyglare and Deauville runs, but she has gone back since last year. The other is Duty First on her Fred Darling win, but that appears to be a one off and she hasn't proved she truly stays this extra furlong. The only one who seems to have obvious potential for more is Falakeyah, but my time figure for that race puts her about 8lbs behind the fav so she really does need to improve. It's possible that Falakeyah didn't truly stay the 10f last time and would be a lot better at this mile, but that can only be a guess.
Hopefully something does take a big step forward, maybe even the fav, as on paper this is the worst Coronation Stakes I can remember.
Hopefully something does take a big step forward, maybe even the fav, as on paper this is the worst Coronation Stakes I can remember.
Best of luck today.. who knows with this draw situation, they got it totally wrong yesterday, not good enough Ascot.. first 2 days seemed equal..
A big run is expected from Kon Tiki in the Coronation, she did a good piece of work on the July Course.. I want the French filly to win, so I hope I'm wrong.
2.30 Soprano
3.05 Shadow Of Light
3.40 French Duke
4.20 Kon Tiki
5.00 Zgharta
5.35 Amiloc
6.10 Realign
A big run is expected from Kon Tiki in the Coronation, she did a good piece of work on the July Course.. I want the French filly to win, so I hope I'm wrong.
2.30 Soprano
3.05 Shadow Of Light
3.40 French Duke
4.20 Kon Tiki
5.00 Zgharta
5.35 Amiloc
6.10 Realign
Thanks Smoky for the info and selections. I’d like to have a heart monitor on Graffard today! Pure pressure for him. 
Stickles looks shattered and demoralised!
Stickles looks shattered and demoralised!
I should've also mentioned Exactly on her best form being close to Zarigana, but she did a lot of running last year and so far this year has regressed slightly.
Thanks.. that should of course be Signora in the first, not Soprano.. heat gone to head..
It’s a big price difference between the pair on the 1000 guineas form but you’d have to be worried that Moore has got off for a fresh filly who’s been kept back for this. Unless you think it’s a payday for the Lordan from the Lads.
Is the or for She’s Perfect of 112 correct that’s listed on the post?
The draw is the thing here Fala, Exactly and Kon Tiki are all drawn together low.
January, Zara and Flight 20/1 all are widest. The last named was consistent before the Irish Guineas and only has a lb to find with Zara if those OR’s are up to date.
Has form with Desert Flower as does January and Flight back to your fav Smoky - Flaming Stone.
January, Zara and Flight 20/1 all are widest. The last named was consistent before the Irish Guineas and only has a lb to find with Zara if those OR’s are up to date.
Has form with Desert Flower as does January and Flight back to your fav Smoky - Flaming Stone.
I see January has the lowest RPR do you have that the same in your ratings Figgis?
thanks delash ,yeah in the Commonwealth cup plenty with chances and away from the front of the market I like whistle jacket who has good juv form and tho a bit to find with babouche she is 3 pound better off with that one this time and this big field could suit much better .around 20 on here and 4 places is how I've played .good luck all.
I like Falakeyah for the Coronation.I know they can afford the supplementry fee
but I don't think Burrows overfaces his rnrs.Impressive LTO,2/2 & probably has
more to come.
but I don't think Burrows overfaces his rnrs.Impressive LTO,2/2 & probably has
more to come.
Cheers for the selections chaps and best of luck. I’d done her on my multi’s but as per normal gone cold!
Overthinking Over reading quotes!
Overthinking
Over reading quotes!
You’re right Burrows is a great target trainer, like him lots with his small string.
Impossible you’re a judge - and earlier in the season you were asking how good is Zaragana. Are you with or against today?
I’m against but I’m aware this is one of the races that they do well in and the trainer has also win it before with Watch Me back in 2019.
I’m against but I’m aware this is one of the races that they do well in and the trainer has also win it before with Watch Me back in 2019.
I'm neutral on Zarigana. However, I've backed her to get a free bet. I'm no fan of Falakeyah over this trip. Maybe AOB could surprise at a biggie price.
whistle jacket is 3 pound better off with bobouch ....he not she mybad
Absolutely gutted I only had a fiver on Time For Sandals at average of 75.
Still better than nothing
Still better than nothing
Cheers Foyles - had been on my radar for this since the Lowther.
my missus had 3 quid on it at 32 on here ,she liked the name !
Well done Uncle - it’s always the way! But better than missing like in the Queen Anne.
So now it's low numbers, although pleased to see Rayevka run so well, she's pulled too hard in last couple of runs..
Not looking a great day for favourites..
Not looking a great day for favourites..
elashay • June 20, 2025 3:46 PM BST
I’d ask you all to watch back and see the team tactics by Amo.
Kia I’m glad your colt blew out! Laugh
Watch (on itv) Egan stops to have the strap tightened and Rossa comes by on the other one. Looks at him and Egan visibly shakes his head, then is vocal. I’d love to know Harvey what he was saying. Ryan looked concerned.
Play it back the work rider said he expected a big run from Arizona Blaze this morn.
Ryan rode his in my view like a scolded cat after having missed the break to try and mess up the chances of anything that stayed far side by going too fast!
Instead the strong pace helped Time For Sandals Laugh
The moral winner must the Aga filly who must have covered (guess the distance) extra ground by leaving that group with the winner and ending up closest to the stands rail of all.
Romans built straight roads for reason Mikel! (Head in hands) Plain
Question - was the strap tightened to keep all the others loaded that much little bit longer and waiting for the fancied Arizona Blaze?
I expect you all to laugh but it’s there for those who look back.
Keep in mind that Egan was the penultimate to load and knew it! Was a big field and was happy to let the others sit.
Egan you’re a duff jock! Like Skelton you go too early and shoot your bolt - time and again!
Well done Kia extending his contract!
I’d ask you all to watch back and see the team tactics by Amo.
Kia I’m glad your colt blew out! Laugh
Watch (on itv) Egan stops to have the strap tightened and Rossa comes by on the other one. Looks at him and Egan visibly shakes his head, then is vocal. I’d love to know Harvey what he was saying. Ryan looked concerned.
Play it back the work rider said he expected a big run from Arizona Blaze this morn.
Ryan rode his in my view like a scolded cat after having missed the break to try and mess up the chances of anything that stayed far side by going too fast!
Instead the strong pace helped Time For Sandals Laugh
The moral winner must the Aga filly who must have covered (guess the distance) extra ground by leaving that group with the winner and ending up closest to the stands rail of all.
Romans built straight roads for reason Mikel! (Head in hands) Plain
Question - was the strap tightened to keep all the others loaded that much little bit longer and waiting for the fancied Arizona Blaze?
I expect you all to laugh but it’s there for those who look back.
Keep in mind that Egan was the penultimate to load and knew it! Was a big field and was happy to let the others sit.
Egan you’re a duff jock! Like Skelton you go too early and shoot your bolt - time and again!
Well done Kia extending his contract!
Some time ago my mother had worked on reception at a London football club. She also did the tours there. One day Kia who she didn’t know from Adam showed up during the transfer window. She made him sign in and he was all like you don’t know who I am attitude!
Then went off with the hump in his rolls!
Unlucky Kentucky!
The player you flogged was crap too! Bit like your season so far!
Then went off with the hump in his rolls!
Unlucky Kentucky!
The player you flogged was crap too! Bit like your season so far!
..so many of them are like that these days..
I noticed Karl Burke singing the praises of his Venetian Sun, like as if you're putting your house on the market.. I expect Wathnan have already put in a huge offer.. I've no time for those who buy success, but you can't blame those that sell, can you.
I noticed Karl Burke singing the praises of his Venetian Sun, like as if you're putting your house on the market.. I expect Wathnan have already put in a huge offer.. I've no time for those who buy success, but you can't blame those that sell, can you.
Burrow's horse ran a shocker,think the French filly's a bit of a twicer.
Needs blinkers.. she has her own mind when she hits the front unfortunately..
I think she's better on soft. Rather than the Arc, which was a ridiculous entry, I'd like to see Zarigana in the Prix de la Foret gr. 1 7f in Oct. I think that's her race.
I think she's better on soft. Rather than the Arc, which was a ridiculous entry, I'd like to see Zarigana in the Prix de la Foret gr. 1 7f in Oct. I think that's her race.
Think you’re both right, the quote I’d put up this morning about Fala really put me off! As did the clips of her at Newmarket.
Not what memory at the time recalls. Important to look back.
Graffard been unlucky today. Great interview just how with Matt (for those who engage) At least he’s still having a laugh and smile (Graffard)
Not what memory at the time recalls. Important to look back.
Graffard been unlucky today. Great interview just how with Matt (for those who engage) At least he’s still having a laugh and smile (Graffard)
I like Graffard and he speaks really good English.
More nonsense with the draw, somebody needs to be accountable. Low numbers all the way today.. absurd state of affairs. This seems to happen every year at Ascot.
More nonsense with the draw, somebody needs to be accountable. Low numbers all the way today.. absurd state of affairs. This seems to happen every year at Ascot.
Fellows/Watts seething they didn't put She's Perfect in the Coronation, don't you think? she would likely have gone close.
Yes the decision was mad to go for the Diane. Before the Guineas Basher had said she wanted more cut so I can only assume they were in search of that?
But given their proximity to eachoter in both the Grotte and Pouliches you’d have to say if she handled the quick going again she was a shoe in for a place at least.
Sorry Charlie - no criticism as we don’t know the behind the scenes discussions and pressure to run where connections want.
But given their proximity to eachoter in both the Grotte and Pouliches you’d have to say if she handled the quick going again she was a shoe in for a place at least.
Sorry Charlie - no criticism as we don’t know the behind the scenes discussions and pressure to run where connections want.
Well done Foyles but he was terrible in truth, like he’d lost patience and just wants to get home!
Impossible the Classic form is looking shocking, not even Gosden can do anything with that one.
I’m all Ascoted OUT!
Have one interest for tomoz.
Can’t wait to get back across the channel and racing abroad!
Have one interest for tomoz.
Can’t wait to get back across the channel and racing abroad!
He was like a bandit in a spaghetti western trying to outrun the posse!
Shocking, should be called out for that, sane thought LA was a mistake
Shocking, should be called out for that, sane thought LA was a mistake
I think it could have come too soon after Epsom. A mistake by connection, I reckon.
It is normally but he’s not on my radar Impossible. Looks one paced severely.
Between only a few - you’ve managed to put up some winners at odds and placed at odds so well done from me, I’ve enjoyed.
After yesterday's reversal of the draw bias from Thursday who knows what today will bring.
In the Chesham I couldn't touch a Charlie Appleby horse at the moment and the two Irish raiders don't look like superstars so with the weather being so hot I've gone for Humidity at 6.2
Rebels Romance is a horse you can set your watch by and has loads of firm ground form. Even the Appleby factor may not stop him winning but as I said above I have to look for an alternative.
Can't have Al Riffa on the ground and Ghostwriter has big stamina doubts.
I've had a small bet on good old Al Aasy at 14 who should have things run to suit and a saver on Tabletalk at 40
In the QEII I have antepost bets on Lazzaat at 12/1 (laid off stake at 4/1) and Innisherin at 10/1.
I've added a tiny bet on Great Generation at 38. I do fear the Japanese horse greatly.
The Jersey looks a very poor renewal. I'd be happy to see Remmooz win impressively as he is the one who maybe could be top class but he's short enough.
I will throw a dart at Yah Mo Be There at 25
The Wokingham, like a few other handicaps this week, has a strong long time antepost favorite in the shape of More Thunder who has looked good at Newmarket and should be well suited to Ascot. He could win easily, like the other hot favorites did, but he his short enough so I'll just stakes save on him.
The one I really like is Jarraff, not exactly original being second favorite, but he has surely been plotted up for this having shown a love of Ascot last year, and at twice the price I have backed him at 9.2 with a saver on Completely Random at 38 who won well at Leicester two starts ago in the race where Akkadian Thunder caught my eye and he franked the form on Thursday.
In the Chesham I couldn't touch a Charlie Appleby horse at the moment and the two Irish raiders don't look like superstars so with the weather being so hot I've gone for Humidity at 6.2
Rebels Romance is a horse you can set your watch by and has loads of firm ground form. Even the Appleby factor may not stop him winning but as I said above I have to look for an alternative.
Can't have Al Riffa on the ground and Ghostwriter has big stamina doubts.
I've had a small bet on good old Al Aasy at 14 who should have things run to suit and a saver on Tabletalk at 40
In the QEII I have antepost bets on Lazzaat at 12/1 (laid off stake at 4/1) and Innisherin at 10/1.
I've added a tiny bet on Great Generation at 38. I do fear the Japanese horse greatly.
The Jersey looks a very poor renewal. I'd be happy to see Remmooz win impressively as he is the one who maybe could be top class but he's short enough.
I will throw a dart at Yah Mo Be There at 25
The Wokingham, like a few other handicaps this week, has a strong long time antepost favorite in the shape of More Thunder who has looked good at Newmarket and should be well suited to Ascot. He could win easily, like the other hot favorites did, but he his short enough so I'll just stakes save on him.
The one I really like is Jarraff, not exactly original being second favorite, but he has surely been plotted up for this having shown a love of Ascot last year, and at twice the price I have backed him at 9.2 with a saver on Completely Random at 38 who won well at Leicester two starts ago in the race where Akkadian Thunder caught my eye and he franked the form on Thursday.
Good luck with them Uncle, I’ve an ap in the Jubliee, the Japanese horse should win but can he translate his form to a straight track. The Hong Kongers who’ve run before like Little Bridge have at least ran on the 5F straight track out there.
Haven’t an interest in the other races.
Will have a look at your selections and any that Foyles or Impossible put up.
Best of.
Haven’t an interest in the other races.
Will have a look at your selections and any that Foyles or Impossible put up.
Best of.
And of course Smoky’s tips.
Just seen that Satono has gone all the way into 2/1!! Was at 9 for ages.
Quite the bust up with Reynier! Must say I never rated Flavian when he rode in France, so was a funny decision to bring him in for the ride!
Just seen that Satono has gone all the way into 2/1!! Was at 9 for ages.
Quite the bust up with Reynier! Must say I never rated Flavian when he rode in France, so was a funny decision to bring him in for the ride!
qe 11 sprint big field and looks an open race fav looks short enough may win but I can pass loads with chances in an international field ,innishering commenw cup winner here last season should go well but at the prices I like the look of andre fabres sajir who has decent form in the book and tho btn nearly 3 l by the reoposing top gear over 7f last time is 3 pound better off today with that rival also not got a lot to find with laazat but is a much bigger price than those 2 oisin on top and around 40/1 ish on here and 25/1 firms ew bog .
Good luck Foyles I’d written about him a while back. Fabre great trainer obviously but when he’s continually running him of further than 6f I don’t know!
One to watch if you like Sajir is Ryan’s ex French Colt Grand Grey who went down half a length to Sajir at HQ earlier this year.
One to watch if you like Sajir is Ryan’s ex French Colt Grand Grey who went down half a length to Sajir at HQ earlier this year.
Well done to the owners, trainers, backers of the Gp1 sprints this week, but it has to be said the quality was terrible. In the Jubilee Stakes I haven't seen a proper Gp1 winner since Blue Point. Even he was well below his best in victory, so I haven't seen a true Gp1 winning performance since Lethal Force.
Inisherin did me a big favour here last year but he didn't look like he'd progressed on his latest win. People who know more about these things than me have for some years been saying that the Japanese have some of the fastest horses around, but I'm yet to be convinced, maybe I will be today. I can see the case for Topgear as he ran a good figure when winning at Newmarket last year. However, it's the other French runner, Lazzat, that interests me.
I thought his win in last year's Prix Maurice de Gheest was ok but not as good as it may have looked. On his latest win I was very impressed. When rating times you need reliable races on the same card, preferably over the same part of the track. Having to rely on some crappy French races for comparison doesn't give me anything like the same confidence as rating a Royal Ascot card, for instance, but on the face of it Lazzat appeared to have showed big improvement.
He has drifted in the market, which often means a horse who hasn't worked great recently, usually meaning you're screwed. In this case, however, I suspect the drift is more about the ground. Nevertheless, despite the description, the times show that the ground couldn't have been any slower than the fast side of good last time. Maybe I'm seeing what I want to see in hoping that Lazzat is the real deal but I'm backing him.
Inisherin did me a big favour here last year but he didn't look like he'd progressed on his latest win. People who know more about these things than me have for some years been saying that the Japanese have some of the fastest horses around, but I'm yet to be convinced, maybe I will be today. I can see the case for Topgear as he ran a good figure when winning at Newmarket last year. However, it's the other French runner, Lazzat, that interests me.
I thought his win in last year's Prix Maurice de Gheest was ok but not as good as it may have looked. On his latest win I was very impressed. When rating times you need reliable races on the same card, preferably over the same part of the track. Having to rely on some crappy French races for comparison doesn't give me anything like the same confidence as rating a Royal Ascot card, for instance, but on the face of it Lazzat appeared to have showed big improvement.
He has drifted in the market, which often means a horse who hasn't worked great recently, usually meaning you're screwed. In this case, however, I suspect the drift is more about the ground. Nevertheless, despite the description, the times show that the ground couldn't have been any slower than the fast side of good last time. Maybe I'm seeing what I want to see in hoping that Lazzat is the real deal but I'm backing him.
In his favour Figgis which is my negative doubt re: Sajir is that Lazzat has won over 7f. I’d hoped Sajir would go for the Kings Stand. But who am I to Fabre this 6f might stretch him!?
He’d no doubt point out that his sire Make Believe won the Jersey! Before he’d won the French Guineas from New Bay so that drop back a furlong is what I’d hoped Sajir would emulate.
He’d no doubt point out that his sire Make Believe won the Jersey! Before he’d won the French Guineas from New Bay so that drop back a furlong is what I’d hoped Sajir would emulate.
Montielle had ran in the Kings Stand and was beaten only 2 1/2
Lazzat put 11L on her over 6F
Beauvatier was 4th to Kind Of Blue in the champion sprint beaten 1L
Beaten 3 3/4 by Lazzat over 6 1/2 F with him going away
Last time out beaten 61/4 by Topgear with Sajir 2nd giving 2lb
It’s going to be about both Lazzat and TopGear getting those fractions right. If Sajir tries to compete I think he’ll get burnt, Spencer will be tracking from the back.
The others I haven’t looked at!
Lazzat put 11L on her over 6F
Beauvatier was 4th to Kind Of Blue in the champion sprint beaten 1L
Beaten 3 3/4 by Lazzat over 6 1/2 F with him going away
Last time out beaten 61/4 by Topgear with Sajir 2nd giving 2lb
It’s going to be about both Lazzat and TopGear getting those fractions right. If Sajir tries to compete I think he’ll get burnt, Spencer will be tracking from the back.
The others I haven’t looked at!
That's my Royal Ascot 2025 done. Rebels Romance was a perfect finale for me.
well done figgis nice winner ..........mine a late nonner
Great shout Figgis stayed it strong and good to see class come to the fore.
Very happy with that,
Shame I laid off my stake but I also have a tenner double with Lazzat at 12/1 and Final Demand at 4/1 for the RSA at Cheltenham next year.
Shame I laid off my stake but I also have a tenner double with Lazzat at 12/1 and Final Demand at 4/1 for the RSA at Cheltenham next year.
Sorry Uncle hadn’t seen you were on too, nice call and good luck with that creative double!
Lazzat really did have the perfect profile for the race and was in tip top shape as seen after the race!
I’m pleased for the trainer as he’s mobile and the drift I think was to do with the other French horses earlier this week and every pundit I saw thought that the ground would be too fast for him!
Great ride from Doyle saving enough and has happy memories of Rebels from the Breedrs Cup win on him.
Lazzat really did have the perfect profile for the race and was in tip top shape as seen after the race!
I’m pleased for the trainer as he’s mobile and the drift I think was to do with the other French horses earlier this week and every pundit I saw thought that the ground would be too fast for him!
Great ride from Doyle saving enough and has happy memories of Rebels from the Breedrs Cup win on him.
Anyone know the song that they played with the clips in closing on ITV?
Ta brandy, penzance. They were right about the Japanese runner, big performances from both horses.
Good to see Royal Ascot doing so well after the dreadful attendance at the Derby meeting.
Obviously the weather was great help. Doubt 80% of the crowd had any knowledge of the actual racing but it seems to be the place to be seen for the well off bit like the sporting version of Glastonbury
I looked back at the finishes of all the races at yesterday and while there were plenty of obvious eye catchers they will be over bet next time. The one horse I added to my tracker was Stressfree who was very tenderly handled and will be interesting on slower ground in heritage handicap at Haydock, York or Newbury.
Obviously the weather was great help. Doubt 80% of the crowd had any knowledge of the actual racing but it seems to be the place to be seen for the well off bit like the sporting version of Glastonbury
I looked back at the finishes of all the races at yesterday and while there were plenty of obvious eye catchers they will be over bet next time. The one horse I added to my tracker was Stressfree who was very tenderly handled and will be interesting on slower ground in heritage handicap at Haydock, York or Newbury.
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