A guide to Royal Ascot week with analysis and tips for this prestigious event
Ascot Racecourse
14:30, Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Str)
Four year olds at the head of the market are the way to go here and preference is given to previous Lockinge Stakes runners.Concentrate on the first 4 in the betting currently: Gladiatorus 3.25, Paco Boy 4.3, Main Aim 6.0, Alexandros 12.0
15:05, Royal Ascot King's Stand Stakes (Group 1)
Favourites have a job to get their heads in front here which puts a dampener on Amour Propre's chances but that's not to say the winner is not top class, as a big percentage of winners have won a Group 1 or Group 2 race. International raiders also have a good record as have those filling the top four places in the Prix Du Gros-Chene which bolsters the chance of the winner Tax Free.
15:45, St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) We are looking for a horse with single figure odds, trained by Aidan O'Brien who has won a Group 1 race.... The main contenders are Mastercraftsman and the French Guineas winner Silver Frost
16:20, Coventry Stakes (Group 2) Aidan O'Brien and Paul Cole have a good record in this race, the former winning 5 of the last 11 renewals. A horse that won its sole start has often gone on to win this. The winner is usually found in the first four in the betting currently: Canford Cliffs 3.25, Steinbeck 6.0, No Hubris 9.0, Red Jazz 15.0
16:55, Ascot Stakes (Handicap) A 4yo or 5yo carrying over 9st and who was placed in the Chester Cup is an ideal candidate for this ultimate test of stamina and. While Martin Pipe enjoyed great success here there is no reason why his son David cannot maintain the tradition. He fields Royale Rationale this year who won at Newton Abbot over hurdles recently 17:30, Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed) Although not a strong race for trends followers, 22 of the last 23 winners came from the first 6 in the betting. Although it should be noted the Irish do not have a good record. Trainers to follow are: M. Channon, J. Osborne, J. Best, B. Hills Suits fillies and debutants - expect some decent prices Currently these are: Royal Ascot 2009 Day 2 analysis: 14:30 Jersey Stakes A good guide is the King Charles II stakes at Newmarket for horses that finished 1st or 2nd and Alyarf and Nasri filled those places this year with Nasri entered for this race Last time out winners have won 50% of the last 12 renewals Of the trainers M. Stoute, R. Hannon and J Noseda have done best 15:05 Windsor Forest Stakes Not much in the way of stats to work on but Sir Michael Stoute has twice won this. He does very well with older fillies and his Heaven Sent commands respect. Lush Lashes won the Coronation Stakes at Ascot last year and started this year with a good 3rd in a Group 1 at the Curragh. Respect French horses and concentrate on the 1st 2 in the betting
15:45 Prince Of Wales's Stakes Some very high class horses have won this; Dubai Millennium, Fantastic Light, Grandera, Nayef, Rakti, Azamour, Ouija Board, Manduro and Duke Of Marmalade Since 2000 every winner has won a Group 1 race Winner is most often found in the first 4 in the betting and was a last time out winner Must have proven stamina beyond 1m Trainer; Saeed Bin Suroor (Trincot) Vision D'Etat as last time out Group 1 winner at 1m 3f has strong claims 16:20 Royal Hunt Cup Handicap 4yo or 5yo's carrying no more than 9st rule the roost here and previous track form is a bonus. Forgotten Voice is unbeaten and progressive and Roaring Forte has a similar profile Trainers to note: J. Fanshawe, C Cox (Dunno, Soccerjackpot) 16:55 Queen Mary Stakes Unbeaten last time out winners hold most of the cards here and we are looking for a filly with plenty of speed in her Sire's profile. Mick Channon (Grand Zafeen) and Richard Hannon (Crown)do well in this race. 17:30 Sandringham Handicap A rating of 90+ and in the first 6 in the betting will capture our winning filly.
Ten of the last 12 winners had won earlier in the season and 8 of them last time out.
With 5 of John Gosden's fillies making the frame - also look carefully at Mark Johnston runners
Royal Ascot 2009 Day 3 analysis: 14:30 Norfolk Stakes A last time out winner is a strong stat and 10 of the last winners were undefeated Fillies have a good record Mark Johnston, Richard Hannon, Peter Chapple-Hyam and Howard Johnson have a good record in this race Those who have raced solely at 5f also have a fine record The favourite or second favourite have won the past 5 renewals currently: Monsieur Chevalier Radiohead 4.7 15:05 Ribblesdale Stakes Oaks contestants have done well in this Listed winners are also well represented in the winners enclosure 9 out 10 finished in the first 3 last time out 7 out of 10 have won over at least 1m 2f Trained by Saeed Bin Suroor and John Gosden 15:45 Royal Ascot Gold Cup Group 1 form over middle distances is a strong stat 4yo to 6yo have won the last 14 Royal Ascot renewals - Yeats is now a 8yo Won earlier in the season and contested the Henry II stakes or the Yorkshire Cup 16:20 Britannia Stakes Heritage Handicap Finishing in the 1st 4 last time out is a prerequisite 9st is as much as a winner will wish to carry Last time out maidens are a no-no Lightly raced runner in the first 6 in the betting Trainers to note: John Gosden or James Fanshawe 16.55 Hampton Court Stakes Mainly contested by progressive 3yo's Focus on horses beaten in a Group or Listed race last time out French trained runners This is not a race in which Michael Stoute excels 17:30 King George V Heritage Handicap Look for a lightly raced horse who won or was placed last time out Odds between 7-1 and 14-1 Not a great race for favourites Royal Ascot 2009 Day 4 analysis: 14:30 Albany Stakes With only 6 renewals of this race there is not great deal to go on although a few stats are beginning to emerge. A Racing Post Rating of 100+ is a must which immediately reduces the field Horses that won their maidens last time out and with only one start have won at least half the contests. While trainers Jeremy Noseda and Mick Channon have won 2 each. 15:05 King Edward VII Stakes A punter friendly race in that 12 of the last 14 winners started favourite or second favourite. Currently Native Ruler 4.1, Black Bear Island 4.7 Ran in one of the Derby trials Still aspiring to win a Group race M. Stoute has a good record Yet to win over 1m 4f 15:45 Royal Ascot Coronation Stakes The Newmarket 1000 Guineas and the Irish equivalent at the Curragh are good pointers in this race Favourites also have a good record currently: Ghanaati 3.75, Elusive Wave 4.0 16:20 Wolferton Handicap Stakes Lightly raced improvers are the ones to latch on to here and look for horses that made the frame last time out Winner could well come in at a big price - recent winning odds 12-1, 16-1, 25-1 Trainers: John Gosden, Mark Johnston and Ed Dunlop 16:55 Queen's Vase Stamina is well to the fore here in this 2m race. Several winners were unraced as 2yo. Mark Johnston has won 4 of the last 7 renewals Sir Michael Stoute and Godolphin are also up there. The last 6 winners were all beaten last time out. First 4 in the betting currently: 17:30 Buckingham Palace Stakes Big price outsiders from smaller stables have won this in recent years Trainers John Dunlop and James Fanshawe Royal Ascot 2009 Day 5 Tip for the day - Place Ascot 3.45 Ialysos Back Ascot 5.35 Bulwark 14:30 Chesham Stakes Once raced winners do well and focus on the first 3 in the betting currently: Fillies fare well and horses trained by Mark Johnston or John Gosden 15:05 Hardwicke Stakes A large number of winners ran in the Coronation cup and 11 of the last 13 winners have won a Group 2 or 3 race. Stamina is important and a win at 1m4f helps.
Trainers: Mark Johnston, Sir Michael Stoute or Saeed Bin Suroor 15:45 Golden Jubilee Stakes A win at 6f is obligatory 3yo's don't win this Course experience is very helpful 1st or 2nd in Duke of York Stakes won a Group or Listed race 16:25 Royal Ascot Wokingham Stakes 4yo and 5yo's do best in this Finished in the first 4 last time out Carrying 8st 13lbs or more Lightly raced this season Contested the Victoria Cup 17:00 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes 9 of the last 11 winners carried 9st+ 4yo and 5yo's dominate A last time out winner is a plus Michael Stoute has a good record here 17:35 Queen Alexandra Stakes This race is a fair trek by any flat standards and stamina will be at a premium. Those at the head of the market have the best chance No winner older than 6 since 1990 Concentrate on horses that have contested Group or Listed races
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