UK Horse Racing Tips: Royal Ascot

Not one of the last 10 favourites managed to win this race, which doesn't bode well for Charles Darwin, who topped many ante post betting lists after building on his Curragh debut to register comfortable wins at Navan and Naas respectively. The son of No Nay Never has the hallmarks of being a class act and cannot be ignored. However, AFJAN posted a very encouraging time when he won over an extended 5f at Chantilly on his racecourse bow and the French-bred son of Mehmas has the potential to do better on a faster surface. First Legion, Naval Light and Comical Point are notable contenders with place claims.
Prediction : 1st Afjan 2nd Charles Darwin 3rd First Legion

Ralph Beckett has taken two of the last four renewals and he will be pinning his hopes on Sing Us A Song this year. The son of Camelot shed his maiden tag at Goodwood prior to winning on his handicap debut at Sandown and he boasts a leading chance. Serious Contender possesses a similar profile after scoring on his first start in a handicap at Leopardstown in March and the extra distance looks sure to suit, but it may be worth chancing PROPOSE. The son of Frankel made a strong impression when recording his first career success at Curragh on his latest outing and the colt has shaped as if he would relish this extra yardage.
Prediction : 1st Propose 2nd Sing Us A Song 3rd Serious Contender

The Gosden yard has won four of the last 10 renewals, so Life Is Beautiful merits consideration, while Aidan O'Brien bids to win this for the third time in succession, with the Naas Listed winner Garden Of Eden looking his best chance. Catalina Delcarpio also travels over from Ireland with strong claims, but SERENITY PRAYER could prove the one to side with. The daughter of Dubawi never threatened to catch Whirl when second in the Musidora Stakes at York last month, but the latter has subsequently gone close in the Oaks, and Andrew Balding's progressive filly gets the vote on that form.
Prediction : 1st Serenity Prayer 2nd Life Is Beautiful 3rd Catalina Delcarpio

Following the retirement of dual winner Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien relies on the highly talented Illinois as he bids for a record-breaking 10th winner of this illustrious event. However, top-tier success has been elusive for the son of Galileo, who will be stepping into uncharted territory over this marathon trip. That is not the case with the 2024 runner-up, TRAWLERMAN, who has a major chance of going one better this year. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding stays well, is effective on the forecast going and enjoyed an ideal preparation by defeating Coltrane by five lengths in the Henry II at Sandown. His stable companion Sweet William and the unexposed French raider Candelari are also capable of being on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Trawlerman 2nd Illinois 3rd Sweet William

Harry Eustace landed this contest in 2023 with Tuesday's Queen Anne hero Docklands and he looks to have another big contender in the shape of LA BOTTE. A highly creditable fourth in a strong renewal of the King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket, Jamie Spencer's mount is bred to improve for going up in trip and a mark of 99 could prove lenient on his handicap debut. The hat-trick seeking Fifth Column must be a leading contender, while the same can be said of Brave Mission, who finished well when second over 7f here. Teroomm continues to go from strength to strength and must enter calculations, along with old rival Parole D'oro and unexposed Newbury scorer Raafedd. Completing the shortlist are Arabian Story, Fearnot and God Of War.
Prediction : 1st La Botte 2nd Brave Mission 3rd Teroomm

High Stock built on the promise he showed when successful on debut in the Wood Ditton to fill the runner-up spot in the Dee Stakes and could have lots of improvement in him on only his third outing. However, TRINITY COLLEGE finished a head behind Detain when fourth in the Prix du Jockey Club and may turn the tables. Aidan O'Brien's colt possibly took it up too soon and was only caught late on so, with slightly different tactics possibly deployed this time, he could be the one to beat. Glittering Legend is an improver to keep an eye on after his Listed triumph at Newcastle in April.
Prediction : 1st Trinity College 2nd High Stock 3rd Detain

GLENEAGLE BAY produced a terrific late surge when third in the Victoria Cup here last month. Narrowly beaten on that occasion, Stephen Thorne's charge looks worthy of another chance now sporting the Amo Racing colours. Oliver Show has undergone a wind operation since going agonisingly close in the Lincoln back in March. He can have a say in the outcome, while Akkadian Thunder won nicely at Doncaster recently and could also land a blow. Roi De France may improve with cheekpieces applied for the first time and makes more appeal than last year's winner English Oak.
Prediction : 1st Gleneagle Bay 2nd Oliver Show 3rd Akkadian Thunder