UK Horse Racing Tips: Ascot

A Bear Affair got the better of Dance A Jig when landing the Brocklesby, but it wouldn't be surprising if the form were to be overturned. The Doncaster runner-up has a 3lb swing in his favour, although he may need more to topple ADAAY OF SCARLETT. Hugo Palmer's colt made a sparkling start at Newmarket's Craven meeting and that effort appears to set the standard. Crusherman needs to step forward from his Newbury effort.
Prediction : 1st Adaay Of Scarlett 2nd Dance A Jig 3rd A Bear Affair

Sweet William enjoyed a mostly consistent 2025 which included a second Doncaster Cup and finishing runner-up to stable companion Trawlerman in the Lonsdale at York, as well as on Champions Day here. However, the seven-year-old comes up against rivals who have the benefit of a race overseas under their belts and it may be best to side with CABALLO DE MAR, who went close in the Dubai Gold Cup at the end of March. Tabletalk and Tarriance are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Caballo De Mar 2nd Sweet William 3rd Tabletalk

WISE APPROACH has to give away 4lb and upwards for his Middle Park success where he got the better of Brussels and Coppull. However, Charlie Appleby's colt won on this card when making his debut last year and his rivals will need to have improved over the winter to reverse the form. Brussels was kept busy after Newmarket, finishing the season when runner-up at the Breeders' Cup in Del Mar, but it is Coppull who is preferred as the main threat.
Prediction : 1st Wise Approach 2nd Coppull 3rd Brussels

Holloway Boy beat subsequent Southwell winner Chancellor in a Listed event at Kempton in December. He has solid claims once again, while Remmooz ended last season with a Listed win at Newbury and is not out of it either. However, JONQUIL makes the most appeal given he landed the Greenham last term and supplemented that success with victory in the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood. That is arguably the strongest form on offer and a bold bid is anticipated from Andrew Balding's colt.
Prediction : 1st Jonquil 2nd Holloway Boy 3rd Remmooz

DURAN has solid claims in a typically open sprint. Nigel Tinkler's charge finished a creditable second, considering he failed to get a clear run, in last year's renewal and will be sharper for a recent pipe-opener at Beverley. Artagnan posted a good effort at Wolverhampton on his reappearance and could have a say in proceedings, while the presence of Ryan Moore on Pixie Diva takes the eye. Lethal Nymph and All Ways Glamorous are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Duran 2nd Artagnan 3rd Pixie Diva

SO REGAL was impressive when readily accounting for Lyrics Of Life in a fillies' maiden at Newmarket's Craven meeting. A 6lb penalty will make her life tougher, but the daughter of Kingman is likely to have more improvement forthcoming and can confirm that form. Gesayed could prove to be best of the rest, although any market support for Machadadorp on debut would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st So Regal 2nd Lyrics Of Life 3rd Gesayed

Saytarr has to be respected following a hat-trick on the all-weather, while Angel Hunter and Tilted Kilt are other recent winners on synthetics who have to be considered. That said, preference is for GREEK ORDER, who should appreciate this ease in grade. The six-year-old was not beaten that far in the Balmoral over C&D to end last season and similar comments apply to his return in the Lincoln. This is not as strong as those contests and Michael Bell's gelding can take advantage.
Prediction : 1st Greek Order 2nd Saytarr 3rd Angel Hunter