Royal Ascot Thursday 16:15 - w/o Scandinavia

oddschecker Verdict

This race has been the subject of O'Brien/Gosden dominance for the last 10 years so it comes as no surprise that the market is headed by Scandinavia and TRAWLERMAN. The former hasn't looked back since finishing fifth to Carmers in the Queen's Vase 12 months ago and boasts iron-clad credentials, but Trawlerman can ensure this prize remains on home soil. Second to Kyprios in this two years ago before defeating stable companion Sweet William to go one better 12 months later, he can launch a successful defence of his crown, for all that he does arrive without a run behind him this term. Rahiebb was only beaten a neck by Scandinavia in the St Leger before returning with a commanding victory in the Yorkshire Cup. Caballo De Mar had Al Riffa just a neck back in third when landing the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier and they are just two others who help make this an intriguing renewal.

Prediction: 1st Trawlerman, 2nd Scandinavia, 3rd Rahiebb