Andy Holding's Racing Tips for Friday at Royal Ascot 2026
Royal Ascot Friday 15:40 Betting Odds- Winner
Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
- Starters:22
- Distance:1m 3f 211y
- Class: 2
- Age:3YO plus
- Prize:£61848
- Going:Good to firm
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| 10 |  James Doyle3229-3 | 9/2 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 7/2 | 4 | 4 | 441/ 100 | 441/ 100 | |
| 4 |  W Buick1231-1 | 9/2 | 4 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4 | 4 | 9/2 | 47/10 | 461/ 100 | |
| 11 |  James McDonald149-31 | 5 | 6 | 11/2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5 | 627/ 100 | 627/ 100 | |
| 5 |  R L Moore2-4354 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 191/ 25 | 196/ 25 | |
| 6 |  Oisin MurphyP31-63 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 17/2 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8 | 49/5 | 49/5 | |
| 3 |  C Soumillon547/4- | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 21 | |
| 9 |  Dylan Browne McMonagle163-98 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 167/ 10 | 167/ 10 | |
| 8 |  J P Spencer803-16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 21 | 20 | |
| 7 |  S M Levey3824-4 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 93/5 | 20 | |
| 18 |  P J McDonald-61647 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 24 | |
| 14 |  Rossa Ryan3220-2 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 93/5 | |
| 21 |  Reserve 2403412 | 33 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22 |  Reserve 38-0451 | 33 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 |  D Egan/706-0 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 58 | 63 | |
| 1 |  L Morris6-2937 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 53 | 58 | |
| 2 |  Cieren Fallon44846- | 33 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 48 | 53 | |
| 16 |  N Callan11-777 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 35 | 40 | 146 | 136 | |
| 15 |  Colin Keane180-17 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 33 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 33 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 40 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 77 | 77 | |
| 20 |  Reserve 100/42- | 40 | 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17 |  Jason Watson73-535 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 40 | 33 | 35 | 40 | 82 | 87 | |
| 12 |  Billy Loughnane230557 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 50 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 50 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 60 | 136 | 156 | |
| 19 |  K Shoemark-45001 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 80 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 80 | 66 | 66 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 60 | 77 | 87 | |
Royal Ascot Friday 15:40 Racecard & Betting Preview
Horse Number
Notables
Overview
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1 (11) Burdett Roadg (GB) 83 (216j)
Form: 6-2937
Age: 6
Weight:
9 - 12
Colour: b
Dam: Diamond Bangle
Sire: Muhaarar
Dam's Sire: Galileo
Trainer: James Owen
Jockey: L Morris
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather; has also won three hurdles. Beaten 12l behind Fairy Glen when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Race 3 - Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors - Turf at Meydan over 2m (good) in March.
33/1
2 (12) Ambiente Friendlyg (IRE) 307 (19j)
Form: 44846-
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 12 p 1
Colour: b
Dam: Roxity
Sire: Gleneagles
Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock
Trainer: James Owen
Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Successful at 7f and 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in December last year. Well beaten at 9-1 when last of 6 on his latest flat outing in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury over 1m 5f (good to firm) in August last year.
40/1
3 (10) Mondo Mang (GB) 407
Form: 547/4-
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 12
Colour: ch
Dam: Moghrama
Sire: Mondialiste
Dam's Sire: Harbour Watch
Trainer: G & J Moore
Jockey: C Soumillon
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in March). Finished 3l behind Illinois when fourth of 6 at 33-1 on his latest flat outing in the Group 3 Ladbrokes Big-Value You Can Bet On Ormonde Stakes at Chester over 1m 5f (good) in May last year.
11/1
4 (17) Warrant Holderg (IRE) 35
Form: 1231-1
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 12 t
Colour: b
Dam: Diploma
Sire: Frankel
Dam's Sire: Dubawi
Trainer: J & T Gosden
Jockey: W Buick
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-4fav at York over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Thunder Run by 1l.
9/2
5 (13) Emitg (IRE) 16
Form: 2-4354
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 11 t
Colour: b
Dam: Light Of Joy
Sire: Too Darn Hot
Dam's Sire: Kittens Joy
Trainer: J P O'Brien
Jockey: R L Moore
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 8l behind Poetic Sound when fourth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (yielding) earlier this month.
13/2
6 (15) Plage De Havreg (GB) 37
Form: P31-63
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 9
Colour: ch
Dam: Borja
Sire: Le Havre
Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega
Trainer: A M Balding
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Klassleader beaten 5l at 7-2 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month.
9/1
7 (18) Nightime Dancerg (IRE) 48
Form: 3824-4
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 9
Colour: b
Dam: Stella Ditalia
Sire: Ghaiyyath
Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars
Trainer: R Hannon
Jockey: S M Levey
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Daiquiri Bay when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
16/1
8 (22) French Dukeg (IRE) 132
Form: 803-16
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 9
Colour: b
Dam: Duchess Of France
Sire: Sea The Stars
Dam's Sire: Dylan Thomas
Trainer: H Al Jehani
Jockey: J P Spencer
Successful twice at 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Royal Power when sixth of 8 on his latest outing at Abu Dhabi over 1m 4f in February.
16/1
9 (4) Omni Mang (IRE) 40
Form: 163-98
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 8 t
Colour: b
Dam: Pretty Face
Sire: Invincible Spirit
Dam's Sire: Rainbow Quest
Trainer: J P O'Brien
Jockey: Dylan Browne McMonagle
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 12l behind Catalina Delcarpio at 18-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month.
14/1
10 (8) Hopewell Rockg (IRE) 48
Form: 3229-3
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 8
Colour: b
Dam: Tidewalker
Sire: New Bay
Dam's Sire: Lawman
Trainer: G Boughey
Jockey: James Doyle
Successful twice at 1m on good and heavy ground. Third of 8 behind Daiquiri Bay beaten 1 3/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
9/2
11 (1) Opportunityg (GB) 20
Form: 149-31
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 7
Colour: b
Dam: Izzi Top
Sire: Frankel
Dam's Sire: Pivotal
Trainer: W J Haggas
Jockey: James McDonald
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Carlisle over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month, beating Star Harbour by 2 1/4l.
6/1
12 (7) Military Academyg (GB) 13
Form: 230557
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 7 b
Colour: b
Dam: Sovereign Parade
Sire: Fastnet Rock
Dam's Sire: Galileo
Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Too Soon at 33-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
66/1
13 (9) Tuscan Hillsg (FR) 96
Form: /706-0
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 6
Colour: b
Dam: Taqleed
Sire: Night Of Thunder
Dam's Sire: Sea The Stars
Trainer: Robson Aguiar
Jockey: D Egan
Successful twice at 1m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Ribee when 20th of 25 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (heavy) in March.
33/1
14 (3) Insanityg (GB) 59
Form: 3220-2
Age: 6
Weight:
9 - 6
Colour: b
Dam: Queens Dream
Sire: Nathaniel
Dam's Sire: Oasis Dream
Trainer: A King
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 5f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l by Have Secret when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good) in April.
25/1
15 (21) Dain Ma Nut Ing (IRE) 120
Form: 180-17
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 6
Colour: b
Dam: Jive Lady
Sire: Phoenix Of Spain
Dam's Sire: Exceed And Excel
Trainer: L Russell & M Scudamore
Jockey: Colin Keane
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 16l behind Calif at 4-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Bahrain over 1m 3f (good) in February.
50/1
16 (19) Nesthorng (GB) 78
Form: 11-777
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 6
Colour: b
Dam: Swiss Range
Sire: Expert Eye
Dam's Sire: Zamindar
Trainer: George Baker
Jockey: N Callan
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Lord Montague at 8-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Bahrain over 1m 2f (good) in April.
50/1
17 (5) Teumessias Foxg (IRE) 77
Form: 73-535
Age: 7
Weight:
9 - 5
Colour: ch
Dam: Princess Serena
Sire: Lope De Vega
Dam's Sire: Unbridleds Song
Trainer: A M Balding
Jockey: Jason Watson
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind The Glen Rovers when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in April.
50/1
18 (20) Regal Ulixesg (GB) 35
Form: -61647
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 5 h
Colour: ch
Dam: Regal Realm
Sire: Ulysses
Dam's Sire: Medicean
Trainer: A M Balding
Jockey: P J McDonald
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Warrant Holder at 6-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good) last month.
18/1
19 (6) Serengetic (FR) 25
Form: -45001
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 3 t
Colour: br
Dam: Holy Roman Empress
Sire: Wootton Bassett
Dam's Sire: American Pharoah
Trainer: M Murphy
Jockey: K Shoemark
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and yielding ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 50-1 at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Merveilleux Lapin by a head.
80/1
20 (2) Theory Of Tidesg (GB) 272
Form: 00/42-
Age: 5
Weight:
9 - 2
Colour: b
Dam: Missrock
Sire: Galileo
Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock
Trainer: J A Osborne
Jockey: Reserve 1
Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 1/2l by Mustazeed when second of 11 at 9-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to soft) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
50/1
21 (14) Night Breezeg (IRE) 13
Form: 403412
Age: 6
Weight:
9 - 2 t
Colour: b
Dam: Right Direction
Sire: New Approach
Dam's Sire: Cape Cross
Trainer: Ian Williams
Jockey: Reserve 2
Winner of six races from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1 1/4l by Too Soon when second of 13 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month.
33/1
22 (16) Too Soong (GB) 13
Form: 8-0451
Age: 4
Weight:
9 - 1 p
Colour: b
Dam: Soon
Sire: Too Darn Hot
Dam's Sire: Galileo
Trainer: G & J Moore
Jockey: Reserve 3
Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 17-2 at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Night Breeze by 1 1/4l.
33/1
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Forecast Prices: Hopewell Rock 9/2, Warrant Holder 5/1, Opportunity 5/1, Emit 6/1, Plage De Havre 10/1, Mondo Man 8/1, Omni Man 12/1, French Duke 14/1, Nightime Dancer 14/1, Regal Ulixes 14/1, Insanity 25/1, Night Breeze 33/1, Too Soon 33/1, Tuscan Hills 33/1, Burdett Road 25/1, Ambiente Friendly 33/1, Nesthorn 50/1, Dain Ma Nut In 33/1, Theory Of Tides 50/1, Teumessias Fox 50/1, Military Academy 66/1, Serengeti 100/1
oddschecker Verdict
Opportunity went straight to the top of many shortlists for this after winning at Carlisle. An 8lb rise seems fair, although stall one isn't ideal for William Haggas' gelding. Hopewell Rock's third at Newmarket was boosted by the front two fighting out the finish of the Copper Horse on Tuesday but a chance is taken on another runner of Wathnan's in FRENCH DUKE, who has Jamie Spencer in the saddle. He had excuses for both previous appearances at this meeting when trained by Roger Varian and this may be the year everything drops right. Warrant Holder went up 5lb for winning at York but commands the utmost respect, while Plage De Havre and Mondo Man are others to consider.
Prediction: 1st French Duke, 2nd Hopewell Rock, 3rd Warrant Holder
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