Royal Ascot day two: Tips and racecards for tomorrow's racing
After a suitably exciting opening day of Royal Ascot, it is time to draw breath and ready yourself for the second instalment.
Day two of the meeting is all about the Prince Of Wales's Stakes (4.20), which pitches some of the best middle-distance horses in the world against one another around Ascot's round course
Below, our experts give their selections for every race on the card as well their best bet (Nap) on Wednesday. Check back here once racing kicks-off for results.
Royal Ascot day two tips
2.30pm: Queen Mary Stakes (Group Two)
Charlie Brooks – Society Kiss broke track record on debut at Ascot. Classy recruit from breeze-up sales.
Marcus Armytage – Spicy Marg was impressive on her Newmarket debut despite being the outsider of the field. Still going the right way at home.
Marlborough – Trainer Michael Bell was bullish about Spicy Marg before her debut and it was an impressive win in a fast time.
3.05pm: Queen's Vase (Group Two)
Charlie Brooks – Asmarani has shaped well over a shorter trip and has plenty of stamina on both sides of his pedigree.
Marcus Armytage – From a shrewd Irish outfit who would not be bringing him for the benefit of his health, Carmers won both his starts and we definitely haven't seen the best of him yet.
Marlborough – Shackleton was crying out for this sort of stamina test last year. Satisfactory return in May and Aidan O'Brien is stacked in this division.
3.40pm: Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group Two)
Charlie Brooks – Cinderella's Dream was really impressive when she quickened from the back of the field at Newmarket last start. (NAP)
Marcus Armytage – It is hard to see a 3lb penalty stopping Cinderella's Dream in her current form.
Marlborough – One Look was a filly destined for the top as a two year old and has returned this season threatening to fulfil her potential.
4.20pm: Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group One)
Charlie Brooks – Anmaat can turn the tables with Los Angeles on a different track which might suit better.
Marcus Armytage – See The Fire put in an extraordinary performance in at York winning by 12 lengths and unless that was a complete fluke she is over-priced here.
Marlborough – Los Angeles is a quality colt who likes quick ground and has a great attitude in a finish. There are doubts about some of the others in that regard.
5pm: Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)
Charlie Brooks – Epictetus ran nicely for new trainer on only run this season.
Marcus Armytage – Ancient Rome has been contesting Group races recently and will appreciate the return to a handicap off a reducing mark. A big price for a horse of his ability.
Marlborough – Ancient Rome looks well handicapped having been dropped from 110 to 102 since finishing a close second in an Ascot Group Two last Summer. (NAP)
5.35pm: Kensington Palace Stakes
Charlie Brooks – Rainbows Edge is a course-and-distance winner and officially top rated.
Marcus Armytage – Rainbows Edge is the day's Royal representative. She's lightly raced, still improving and unbeaten over a mile.
Marlborough – Unassuming sneaks into the bottom of the weights here having won last week and she will like the fast pace to aim at.
6.10pm: Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)
Charlie Brooks – Azizam should outrun his odds after a sparkling debut at Hamilton. Havanna Grey is a good sire for this race.
Marcus Armytage – Tough Critic overcame all sorts of difficulties to win at Keeneland first time out, US horses are often undone by soft ground here but that, at least, won't happen today.
Marlborough – This stiff five furlong test looks tailor-made for Shaman Champion who travelled supremely well when winning on debut.
Royal Ascot results
Tuesday, June 17
2.30pm: Queen Anne Stakes
Docklands 14/1
Rosallion 5/2F
Cairo 100/1
Notable Speech 4/1
3.05pm: Coventry Stakes
Gstaad 7/2F
Do Or Do Not 80/1
Coppull 66/1
Andab 5/1
3.40pm: King Charles III Stakes
American Affair 11/1
Frost at Dawn 28/1
Regional 9/1
Starlust 9/1
4.20pm: St James's Palace Stakes
Field of Gold 8/11F
Henri Matisse 4/1
Ruling Court 4/1
5pm: Ascot Stakes
Ascending 20/1
Nurburing 16/1
Comfort Zone 33/1
Leinster 25/1
Divine Comedy 28/1
5.35pm: Wolferton Stakes
Haatem 8/1
Galen 13/2
King's Gambit 4/1F
Enfjaar 5/1
6.10pm: Copper Horse Stakes
French Master 5/2F
Caballo De Mar 13/2
Samui 20/1
Barnso 14/1
Aeronautic 7/1
Royal Ascot racecards
(Group/class, distance, age, prize money)
Wednesday, June 18
2.30pm: Queen Mary Stakes (Group Two, 5f, two-year-old fillies, £150,000)
3.05pm: Queen's Vase (Group Two, 1m6f, three-year-olds, £265,000)
3.40pm: Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group Two, round 1m, four-year-old and older fillies and mares, £225,000)
4.20pm: Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group One, 1m2f, four-year-olds and older, £1,000,000)
5pm: Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, three-year-olds and older, £175,000)
5.35pm: Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, four-year-olds and older fillies and mares, £110,000)
6.10pm: Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed, 5f, two-year-olds, £110,000)
Thursday, June 19
2.30pm: Norfolk Stakes (Group One, 5f, two-year-olds, £150,000)
3.05pm: King George V Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 1m4f, three-year-olds, £110,000)
3.40pm: Ribblesdale Stakes (Group Two, 1m4f, three-year-old fillies, £250,000)
4.20pm: Ascot Gold Cup (Group One, 2m4f, four-year-olds and older, £650,000)
5pm: Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, three-year-old colts and geldings, £120,000)
5.35pm: Hampton Court Stakes (Group Three, 1m2f, three-year-olds, £150,000)
6.10pm: Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 7f, three-year-olds and older, £110,000)
Friday, June 20
2.30pm: Albany Stakes (Group Three, 6f, two-year-old fillies, £125,000)
3.05pm: Commonwealth Cup (Group One, 6f, three-year-old colts and fillies, £650,000)
3.40pm: Duke of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 1m4f, three-year-olds and older, £110,000)
4.20pm: Coronation Stakes (Group One, round 1m, three-year-old fillies, £650,000)
5pm: Sandringham Stakes (Handicap Class Two, straight 1m, three-year-old fillies, £110,000)
5.35pm: King Edward VII Stakes (Group Two, 1m4f, three-year-old colts and geldings, £250,000)
6.10pm: Palace of Holyroodhouse (Handicap Class Two, 5f, three-year-olds, £110,000)
Saturday, June 21
2.30pm: Chesham Stakes (Listed, 7f, two-year-olds, £110,000)
3.05pm: Hardwicke Stakes (Group Two, 1m4f, four-year-olds and older, £250,000)
3.40pm: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group One, 6f, four-year-olds and older, £1,000,000)
4.20pm: Jersey Stakes (Group Three, 7f, three-year-olds, £150,000)
5pm: Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap Class Two, 6f, three-year-olds and older, £175,000)
5.35pm: Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap Class Two, 1m2f, three-year-olds, £110,000)
6.10pm: Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Class Two, 2m6f, four-year-olds and older £110,000)
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