5:00 Royal Ascot Tips

A starting price of 10 to 1 the field is a clear indication of just how competitive and unpredictable this race is. Ralph Beckett is a notable target trainer for this particular contest, and his Brave Mission looks like a lively contender. Having won his maiden at Kempton at the end of last season, he made a very promising return from a break here at Ascot over this straight course, only finding one too good. That looked an ideal prep run, especially as his mark was raised by just a single pound, leaving him well treated. He’s likely to come on plenty for that effort, and the way he finished off his race suggests the extra furlong today will be right up his street. At around 11/ 1, he’s worth a go.

Lightly raced after just three career starts and just one on turf. Chucked into a Listed race LTO and finished 4th behind subsequent Irish Guineas 2nd Cosmic Year with a next time out Listed winner in 3rd and subsequent Group 2 winner in 6th. That's strong form and with natural improvement he looks well handicapped from a mark of 99 for a trainer that won this with Docklands two years ago. High draw rarely a negative here and with pace in 25 and 29 he should get a good tow in.

1/12 winning favs, 4/12 top 3 in the betting. 10/12 carried 9st2 or less. 10/12 stall11+. 9/12 rated 90-96. Seemingly put thing together lto to win easily 2L over 7f. 2nd since won by 3L and 3rd/4th run later today disputing favourtism. Step up to a Mile will likley suit. Fair bit of pace on here so likely to collapse and favour the horses coming from further back. Solid connections and could run a big race.

In the each-way market, Shout looks an interesting contender at 20/1. A dual winner last season over sprint trips, he has been gradually stepped up in distance this term and has hit the frame on both outings, including last time out over this course. That day, he completely missed the break by several lengths, something he simply can’t afford to do in a field as competitive as this. However, the Simon & Ed Crisford team have given him a decent break since then and now reach for the hood for the first time, suggesting they've trained him specifically to iron out that issue. If the headgear has the desired effect, I can see him running very well, especially as the extra furlong is likely to suit. A live each-way player at big odds.

At a price Wolf may well get in the places reward us. Impressed on debut then pitched into Group company at Goodwood coming second then competing in several decent group races since without troubling the judge. Entitled need reapparance when fifth at Lingfield which should bring him forward. Useful claimer on board in Alex and head gear reached for. This is first time in a handicap