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Dark Issue represents Richard Hannon’s stable. She managed to win the only race at Goodwood in which she competed, beating her nearest rival by more than five lengths. Her chances of finishing in the money look good.

Sun Goddess has a strong pedigree; her sire is Sioux Nation. Trainer A. P. O’Brien has won at the Ascot Festival on numerous occasions, including victories in this race in 2016, 2022 and 2024. This filly’s speed is outstanding and her chances of winning are good

Having finished second in the prestigious Group 1 race at Newmarket in September, Havana Anna had already established herself as a top-class racehorse. In the run-up to this festival, she won a Group 3 race at Naas on 17 May in convincing fashion. The competition is strong, but given her excellent form, she is certainly capable of securing a place on the podium

Venetian Sun represents the K R Burke stable. The stable’s leading jockey, Clifford Lee, will be in the saddle today. Having won 5 of the 7 races in which she has competed, Venetian Sun is the clear favourite over this distance of 6f and in this field.

Two horses from the same stable are likely to battle it out for first place. It is worth noting that, in the run-up to the Ascot Festival, they swapped victories; and it is also worth noting that, paradoxically, the one ridden by the stable’s leading jockey, Ryan Moore, was the one that lost. Therefore, in the contest between Precise and True Love, I will back True Love, who will be ridden by Wayne Lordan rather than Ryan Moore

The USA thrashed Paraguay 4??"1. But today they’ll be up against Australia, whose defence is well organised. I’ll take a chance on under +2.5 on this market.

Having put in a spectacular performance at the last World Cup and the recent Africa Cup of Nations, the Moroccan national team could well repeat that feat here on North American soil. The odds of 6.00 are very tempting, and I’m going to take a chance on this bet

Betting on the group winner always carries a degree of risk. Each of the four teams in this group stage is set to play three matches, and a lot can change. The fact that the tournament is being held on the American continent gives teams from that continent a slight advantage. In this situation, Uruguay and Spain have a good chance of finishing top of the group, but with these odds, I’ll be backing Uruguay.