3:40 Royal Ascot Tips

I think CINDERELLAS DREAM is a live one that probably has further improvement in the offing. She'll run her race again for sure and I doubt a three pound penalty stops her.

Last race did confirm the ability held by One Look at a decent level, coming close to Porta Fortuna, who is a world class horse. Great chance here

On first appearances Fallen Angel was a bit disappointing on her first run this season at Newbury, but she ran similarly in her first race last season and then went on to win the Irish 1000 Guineas, so the indications are that she needed that run and could come on a lot for it. She is rated only 1lb behind the favourite and with a 3lb pull in the weights can make her presence felt.

Easy winner of this race last year and 2 runs this season will have them spot on to defend their crown. World class jockey who was on board for that win back up and master training duo who are tops here numerically last 5 seasons, best with their 4yo plus in same period @ 16 percent with a Lsp of 32.54, making current 8/1 very good Ew value in the race.

At their collective best it looks to me like these are closer together on balance, and it could just be about which one turns up on the day. Elmalka looked a touch overpriced as a result, as at her best she is a at home as a Group 1 filly. She’s got a bit of form to turn round with the Godolphin Fav which is probably why she’s such a big price, but arguably she was in need of that run whereas Cinderella’s Dream was more race fit from exploits abroad. She took a step forward into Group 1 company in France finishing behind Sardinian Warrior who has had his Ascot run franked by Docklands. A strongly run mile on a stiff track should suit this horse, and the quick ground should also help her gain any ground late on. Stall 1 could prove problematic if she can’t get forward, but again the negatives looks baked into her price to give her a small chance.

Soprano beat Crimson Advocate who won next time out with the 2 reopposing today. Made all that day and this track over 7f suits prominent racers. Has won at this meeting before in the past and has each way claims

made a good effort on return from a poor position. has landed a good draw here and his form from last year is outstanding. Good value.

Yard have a great record in this race and Crimson Advocate was a 5 furlong, Group 2 winner as a 2 year old at Royal Ascot. Has shown decent mile form at Listed level this season. Conditions to suit and if still maintaining that sprinter pace should be competitive at the business end of the race.