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Date: 05/25/2017
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh |
As you would expect, a Royal presence will be at Ascot for the meeting, as Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family will arrive each day in a horse-drawn carriage, with the Royal procession taking place at the start of each race day and the raising of the Queen's Royal Standard. Over 300,000 racegoers will attend Royal Ascot in what promises to be another fine showcase of racing.
With 30 races to take place over the five days, it has been a little difficult to choose, but here below is a brief preview on four of the more interesting contests over the festival to whet the appetite.
Queen Anne Stakes – Tuesday 20th June
Ribchester |
Minding, who beat Ribchester in last years’ QEII Stakes at Ascot last October, is another potential challenger, but also has the option of moving up to ten furlongs in the Prince of Wales Stakes the following day. Galileo Gold will have to put a below-par performance in the Lockinge behind him if the former Guineas winner is to feature, while Aidan O’Brien’s Alice Springs is offered up as a lively outsider.
King’s Stand Stakes – Tuesday 20th June
Sole Power |
Sir Mark Prescott has the fast improving Marsha also at around the 5/1 mark, while Signs of Blessing is the first French trained horse near the head of the betting, trained by Francois Rohaut. Profitable can be had at around 16/1 to replicate the win of last year.
Ascot Gold Cup – Thursday 22nd June
Trainer Aidan O'Brien |
French challenger, Vazirabad is next in the betting for trainer, Alain De Royer-Dupre at 7/1, but is yet to be tried at the marathon distance. Ralph Beckett’s Simple Verse is another potential runner, without experience over the distance but could show further improvement as a five-year-old at 12/1.
Diamond Jubilee Stakes – Saturday 24th June
Limato |
Magical Memory and The Tin Man trained by Charles Hills and James Fanshawe respectively can both be taken around the 8/1 mark. Karl Burke’s Quiet Reflection had a stellar year in 2016, although it remains to be seen if his stable star retains all of his ability, but is definitely worth consideration at around 10/1 in what promises to be a very difficult race for punters.
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