Pieros
If I reflect on my journey, I realize that horse racing gambling has been a lifelong passion for me. It all began when I was merely fourteen years old, though I must admit that success didn't always come easily. Learning the hard way, with the weight of my own money at stake, taught me valuable lessons that I carry with me to this day. However, my life took a significant turn when Betfair entered the scene. This remarkable internet platform opened doors for me, offering an opportunity to study and analyze the fluctuating odds in an entirely new way. I witnessed countless individuals laying horses rated at 12/1 on the course, hoping to make a quick twenty quid, only to face long-term consequences. Sadly, many of those impulsive heroes are no longer with us. After spending several years dedicated to studying and testing this revolutionary betting approach, I made a life-changing decision. I bid farewell to my position as a sales manager and fully embraced a life devoted to horse racing. Since then, I have been joyfully immersed in this extraordinary sport, managing to generate profits while becoming completely addicted to the thrill of making accurate predictions. When I back a winner, I can't help but celebrate loudly, eager to let everyone know that I was spot on. I have developed an aversion to backing short-priced favorites and consciously avoid placing bets on odds-on runners. Although, I must admit that I occasionally succumb to the temptation and back a favorite, only to feel a tinge of guilt or a sense of foolishness when it fails to deliver. Despite my many years of experience, I remain a perpetual learner, constantly seeking to expand my knowledge and refine my strategies. In recent years, I have had the privilege of establishing connections with numerous racing yards, even coming close to owning racehorses. Yet, I have hesitated to take that leap of faith, missing out on some truly remarkable opportunities. My adoration for juveniles and their raw talent fuels my ambition, and I am determined to enter the market as an owner in the near future, driven by a burning desire to be a part of their incredible journeys. Horse racing has been my lifelong passion, and I am grateful for the lessons it has taught me. Every day, I am reminded of the vastness of this sport and the endless opportunities for growth and discovery. As I embark on this exciting path, I invite you to join me, sharing in the joy and anticipation that only horse racing can offer. Together, let us celebrate the triumphs, learn from the losses, and embrace the beauty of this remarkable world.
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05 July 2025
15:50 3:50 Haydock
Juan Les Pins
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 9.00 used instead of 8.00 takenBOG
@9.00
Win
21
Juan Les Pins has been on a downward curve over the past couple of years, having once finished second at Listed level off a mark of 105. Now rated 80, he returned from a 105-day break at Doncaster last time in a race similar to today’s and was notably well backed. Slowly away and held up at the rear, he travelled strongly up the near side but was denied a clear run for much of the straight. Alistair Rawlinson was forced to sit and suffer, eventually allowing him to come home under hands and heels into sixth, never knocked about. He looks very well handicapped now and, dropping into calmer waters, could be the one to keep on side in this wide-open handicap. With that run under his belt, he should come on for it and looks ready to get involved at around 7/1, especially with extra places on offer.
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15:15 3:15 Haydock
Plage De Havre
Daily Racing
50 EW
@6.50
Win
330
A very competitive heat, with several arriving in good form, but I’m siding with Plage De Havre, still lightly raced and open to plenty of improvement. His run at Newcastle is best forgiven, when Oisin Murphy set a strong early pace on the front end, which ultimately saw the horse pulled up. Aside from that effort, he’s been in the frame every time this year, clearly appreciating the step up in trip to staying distances. He was extremely unlucky not to finish closer in a hot handicap at York last time, repeatedly denied a clear run at crucial stages. The yard is in flying form and has a strong record in this race, including a win in 2021, so confidence is high that the son of Le Havre can be in the shake-up again, granted a clear passage. At around 11/2, and with bookies offering extra places, he looks a solid each-way proposition.
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13:50 1:50 Sandown
Kerdos
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
What Kerdos achieved at Group 1 level last time was quite remarkable, finishing fifth of 20 in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot. He unseated his jockey and ran loose before the race, but was passed fit to run by the vet. Drawn low, he ended up racing on the far side in a small group, while the main action developed on the near side. Given the circumstances, he did extremely well to finish as close as he did, only inches behind Regional and Starlust, both rated 114. Over the past two years, he’s largely been kept to Group 1 and 2 company, producing several strong efforts in defeat, including a solid run in the Prix de l’Abbaye on Arc weekend. He usually heads straight to Goodwood after Ascot, but Clive Cox has rightly spotted this as a good opportunity, a notable drop in class to Group 3 level. The draw looks favourable, and with Christophe Soumillon retaining the ride, he should be a major player. Admittedly, Sandown can be tricky if you’re held up behind fading horses, but granted a clear run, he has the class to take this.
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04 July 2025
20:25 8:25 Haydock
Stockpyle
Daily Racing
35 EW
@8.00
Lose
-70
A wide-open finale at Haydock, as the market suggests, and Stockpyle looks to hold each-way claims at 7/1. He returns from a 49-day break and a wind operation following a slightly disappointing effort at York in May, where he faded into midfield. However, he had shaped with promise at Doncaster in March, stepping forward from his seasonal reappearance and going close over this trip when second in a big-field handicap. He’s well drawn to secure a good position before the bend and should be capable of better off his current mark. One to consider if the wind op has done the trick.
18:40 6:40 Haydock
Joyful Sound
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@6.00
Win
210
Joyful Sound has been brought along steadily and has shown glimpses of ability in her four starts, all over increasing distances. She was a bit unlucky at Windsor, squeezed out and never able to recover, before running prominently for a long way at Hamilton, where she failed to see out the trip. That race was run at a strong early gallop, and she was up with the pace before weakening late over a stiff 1m4f. Bred to be better than she’s shown so far, the drop back to 1m2f looks a sensible move. This flatter track should suit, and in a race lacking early pace, an uncontested lead could play to her strengths. A potential improver under the right conditions, 5/1 each way chance with bookies going 4 places.
17:10 5:10 Doncaster
Captain Vallo
Daily Racing
35 EW
@6.00
Push
0
You can make a fair case for the favourite Raft Up, who raced on the wrong side of the track last time out, but I’m siding with Captain Vallo, a real model of consistency who deserves to get his head in front. Never out of the frame since April, he caught the eye on his latest start at Thirsk, where he was badly outpaced early due to a strong gallop but finished strongly, just touched off by the narrowest of margins. The front two pulled well clear, marking it out as solid form. He’ll likely be ridden from off the pace again, and in this bigger field, you’d hope they go hard up front, setting things up for his late charge. Kevin Stott, who landed a double at the last Doncaster meeting, takes the ride. With extra places on offer, Captain Vallo appeals as a solid each-way player at 5/1.
15:25 3:25 Doncaster
Arkinthestars
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 7.50 used instead of 6.50 takenBOG
@7.50
Win
273
With the bookmakers paying three places despite just seven runners, Arkinthestars looks worth an each-way play at around 6/1. He bumped into the progressive and subsequent winner Pendragon last time out at Ripon, finishing a clear second and pulling well clear of the rest. He’s looked a little one-paced in the closing stages over 1m4f, so the drop back in trip should suit. He won over this distance in March and now enters the handicap carrying just 8st 7lb. In a race that lacks obvious early pace, Pierre-Louis Jamin may well look to dictate from the front and if he gets into a rhythm, Arkinthestars could take some pegging back.
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02 July 2025
21:00 9:00 Epsom Downs
Marlay Park
Daily Racing
25 EW
@8.00
Lose
-50
Marlay Park isn’t a serial winner, but he’s a local runner who handles this track well and wasn’t disgraced in a red-hot 0??"100 handicap contest last time out, finishing midfield. A four-time course winner, he landed his last success here in 2023 with this jockey on board and is now 6lb below that winning mark. He’ll have to overcome the widest draw, but depending on ground conditions, where they often edge towards the stands’ side, that could actually work in his favour. Local trainer Jim Boyle has his string in good form, and this seven-year-old looks capable of hitting the frame in calmer waters. Worth a go at 7/1.
19:58 7:58 Epsom Downs
Sudu
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@1.91
Win
45
Sadu isn’t much of a price, but he was a major eye-catcher when last seen at Newbury, making his handicap debut off a mark of 75. Held up at the rear, he was repeatedly denied a clear run and forced to switch across the track. When finally in the clear, he finished strongly, recording the fastest closing sectional, despite only being ridden hands and heels. The step up in trip by four furlongs clearly brought about improvement from this Teofilo out of the Dubawi dam, and with a bit more luck in running today, he should be able to make amends. Hard to oppose at around Evens.
19:00 7:00 Chepstow
Chief Mankato
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@2.75
Win
87
Jack Channon has his string in terrific form, operating at a 38% strike rate over the past fortnight. His sole runner on the card is Chief Mankato, who makes a quick return following an excellent effort at Windsor after a break. He travelled into that race like the winner and probably hit the front a shade too soon. Fitness may have told in the final 100 yards, as he was caught in the shadow of the post by the well-backed favourite, Under The Twilight. This more downhill track should suit him well, and with a better-timed ride, he looks capable of landing the odds off the same mark. He’s due to go up 2lb, so this looks a good opportunity to strike.
17:13 5:13 Thirsk
Roberto Caro
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Roberto Caro, a course-and-distance winner, was a major eye-catcher last time out at York, outrunning his 40/1 odds from a hopeless draw. On a day when all the winners came from low stalls, he raced solo from stall 15, made sustained late headway, and was only beaten half a length under today’s jockey, Oisin McSweeney. He clearly took a big step forward from his seasonal return at Beverley in May, when he shaped as though in need of the run but still led under pressure for a long way. He won here at Thirsk last July and is now back on the same mark, seemingly coming to the boil again at this time of year. This is another competitive sprint handicap, but if he reproduces the level of his latest effort, he looks a serious player at around 9/2.
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01 July 2025
19:30 7:30 Chelmsford City
Stella Hogan
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 6.00 on 01/07 at 10:010.00 deduction for My Mate Mike@15.00 withdrawn at 17:030.10 deduction for Royal Pleasure @9.000 withdrawn at 19:29R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 5.00 x (1-0.1) = 5.50
@5.50
Lose
-3
Stella Hogan looked a shade unlucky last time out at Kempton and may still be well handicapped off a mark of 65. Hampered shortly after the start, she raced keenly but travelled strongly, making headway towards the leaders under a tight hold. While most jockeys were already at work in the home straight, Jason Watson hadn’t moved a muscle but found himself short of room with nowhere to go. He eventually switched to the inside, but it came too late, and she could only manage third. Off the same mark here, Michael Appleby has booked 7lb claimer Mason Paetel, who has already ridden her to victory. Despite a wide draw, she’s a course-and-distance winner and looks worth another each-way chance at 5/1 with bookies going four places.
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18:30 6:30 Chelmsford City
The Thames Boatman
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-50
The Thames Boatman won this race last year and returns in excellent form, having shaped particularly well on his last two turf outings. His most recent run was somewhat unlucky: shuffled back to the rear after a bump at the start, he travelled into the race like the best horse but found himself trapped behind a wall of rivals. Once switched to the centre of the track, he finished strongly but had to concede first run to Safari Dream, who was completing a hat-trick. The form looks solid, with the third-placed Spanish Star going on to win subsequently at Newbury. He’ll have to overcome the widest draw, but Richard Hughes has his string in fine order, and The Thames Boatman is now 1lb below his last all-weather winning mark. At around 4/1, he looks worth a small win bet.
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11:00 Alex De Minaur vs Roberto Carballes Baena
Alex De Minaur
Win Match
300 WIN
@1.02
Win
6
11:00 Alexandre Muller vs Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic
Win Match
300 WIN
@1.01
Win
3
11:00 Jannik Sinner vs Luca Nardi
Jannik Sinner
Win Match
300 WIN
@1.01
Win
3
10:00 Iga Swiatek vs Polina Kudermetova
Iga Swiatek
Win Match
100 WIN
@1.02
Win
2
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21 June 2025
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Best Secret
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
Best Secret looked a class apart when winning what appeared to be a competitive handicap at Longchamp, drawing clear effortlessly by three lengths. That performance caught the attention of Wathnan Racing, who swooped in with a significant purchase and promptly targeted him at this contest, where he appears to be well-handicapped off a mark of 95. In that Longchamp win, he trailed the field before making smooth headway to take command and sweep past rivals with ease. The form of that race has already been franked, with a couple of subsequent winners and others running well next time out. The pace here looks strong, and while he’ll have to come from off the pace, that could play to his advantage as hold-up horses are often favoured over this course and distance. With James Doyle choosing to ride, and a current price of around 7/1, he looks a fairly priced contender and may just be the answer to what looks a tough puzzle.
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El Burhan
Daily Racing
50 EW
@13.00
Lose
-100
In the each-way market, the list of contenders is long, with several making appeal to get involved. I’ll leave the London Gold Cup form behind, despite suspecting it's quite strong, and instead side with El Burhan, a horse who has been given plenty of time to mature by George Boughey, who won this race in 2022 with Missed The Cut and hasn’t had a runner in the last two renewals. That suggests he feels he has a realistic chance with this interesting type. A dual-winner at Yarmouth and Beverley last season, El Burhan signed off his juvenile campaign with an excellent third in a valuable big-field nursery at Goodwood, before being put away for the winter. He returned with an immediate success this season over 7½ furlongs at Chester, keeping on steadily without being flashy. His pedigree and racing style suggest he needs time to warm up, and he should be an even better proposition over today’s longer trip. He’s been raised only 2lb for that Chester win, so there’s every reason to believe he remains well-handicapped, especially if he improves again for the step up in distance. At 12/1,he’s a solid each-way bet, particularly with bookies paying 5/6 places.
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17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Jarraaf
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@9.00
Lose
-100
Given his connections, there’s a strong sense that Jarraaf has been trained specifically for this race as his main seasonal target, especially considering his excellent course and distance record. He produced his best performances last year when dropped to this trip at Ascot, scoring two effortless wins and finishing a close second in Group 3 company. He returned last month with a single run at Salisbury, a very different type of track, where he pulled hard early on and understandably tired late. This race presents a completely different and more suitable test, and with that reappearance under his belt, he should strip much fitter. The draw isn’t ideal, but Billy Loughnane, who has already won on him here and rides the straight course well, is back in the saddle. So far, Loughnane has been partnering longshots throughout the meeting, but at 8/1, Jarraaf represents his best chance of grabbing a Royal Ascot winner. With bookies going 6 places, this looks a cracking each-way proposition, provided the draw doesn’t prove decisive.
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16:20 4:20 Royal Ascot
Comanche Brave
Daily Racing
75 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-75
Favourite Remmooz is totally unexposed and could be anything, but Comanche Brave brings a progressive profile and the benefit of having already competed at a higher level. He made an excellent transition from two to three, going close on seasonal reappearance at Leopardstown, when giving multiple Group 1 winner Henri Matisse a real race, finishing just half a length behind. He followed that with a respectable effort in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, where he bumped into Field Of Gold, leaving him to battle for the minor honours against some smart opposition. Now dropping back to seven furlongs and down to Group 3 level, he looks very much a strong player, especially with Ryan Moore booked to ride. At 9/2, he looks a solid win bet.
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Seagulls Eleven
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
In the each-way market, I’ll be having a small bet on Seagulls Eleven, who could be a bit overlooked at around 16/1. Since winning a novice race at Haydock last June and finishing second in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes, Hugo Palmer has campaigned him exclusively in Group 1 company. He ran a very respectable third at The Curragh in September, showing clear potential. He likely needed the run when reappearing straight in the 1,000 Guineas, where he finished last, slowly away, short of room, and never knocked about. This represents a significant drop in class, and the return to 7 furlongs looks a smart move, as he didn’t appear to stay a mile at the top level. With more experience under his belt and the trip in his favour, he could outrun his odds and looks a value each-way play with bookies going four places.
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15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Lazzat
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 5.50 used instead of 4.00 takenBOG
@5.50
Win
225
Inisherin won this race last year and returns with a strong chance of repeating the feat, but I’m siding with Lazzat, who caught the eye last summer when storming to victory in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville, pulling clear by an easy three lengths. Since then, he’s been tried over longer distances with respectable efforts, but this is a horse with natural speed, and his profile suggests that anything beyond seven furlongs may stretch him, so this stiff six furlongs looks ideal. Trainer Jerome Reynier dropped him back to sprinting last time out at Chantilly, and he looked right at home, winning comfortably in a quick time. Wathnan Racing wasted no time snapping him up with this target in mind, and he’s well drawn, close to where the early pace is expected. With further improvement likely, he could prove to be an unexposed Group 1 sprinter in the making and land the spoils at around 3/1.
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Topgear
Daily Racing
25 EW
@9.00
Lose
-50
A winner of 7 of his 15 career starts, including 4 victories from 7 runs at Stakes level, he has proven quality. Notably, his only trip outside France saw him romp home in a Group 2 at Newmarket, beating a field of in-form rivals with authority. He returned from a break with an impressive Group 3 win at Longchamp, and that race is already working out well form-wise. The fact that he stays seven furlongs could be a crucial asset here, especially if this race unfolds at the blistering early pace expected, turning it into a proper test of stamina. His official rating puts him right in the mix with the best of this field, and Stéphane Pasquier makes the trip over just for this single ride. Topgear looks a very interesting contender, especially from an each-way perspective.
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20 June 2025
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Convergent
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@13.00
Void
0
I'm very surprised to see Convergent priced up at 12/1, given how solid his form is and how it has been boosted since his last outing. A winner on debut late last season at Redcar, he followed up impressively when stepped up in trip on seasonal reappearance. Connections then pitched him into the Chester Derby Trial, where he finished third behind none other than the subsequent Epsom Derby first and second, Lambourn and Lazy Griff. What’s notable is that he made the running and still stayed on well in the closing stages, simply beaten by two top-class rivals. He’s been given plenty of time since that tough race and looks to have been trained specifically for this event, which means he arrives fresher than most. Drawn in stall 9, it might not be straightforward to grab the lead, but he should be able to secure a good early position, especially with Clifford Lee back on board. All things considered, he looks overpriced at 12/1 and represents solid each-way value.
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17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Betty Clover
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@13.00
Lose
-100
The Sandringham Stakes looks typically competitive, with the market opening at 8/1 the field in a 28-runner lineup. There are plenty of lightly raced, unexposed types who could be well ahead of their marks, but trying to pinpoint which ones is often a guessing game. Instead, I’m siding with proven form and selecting Betty Clover, who, despite already having ten runs to her name, makes her handicap debut only today. Eve Johnson Houghton’s filly has been campaigned exclusively in Group and Listed company, and arguably produced one of her best efforts here at Ascot last year, when narrowly beaten in a Group 3. She seems to have improved further for the step up in trip this season, going down by just a nose in a Listed race to the now Group 1-winning Crimson Advocate, before running another fine race to finish third in a Group 2 at Chantilly. Although more exposed than many rivals, I believe she brings a touch of class to this handicap and can use her experience to her advantage against lesser-tested opponents. At 12/1, with six places on offer from most bookmakers, she looks a solid each-way play.
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15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
War Rooms
Daily Racing
35 EW
@9.50
Lose
-70
Gerard and Colin Keane won this race last year in the same colours with Crystal Black, and I think they have another strong chance of getting involved this time with War Rooms. He’s very well-bred and was acquired from Owen Burrows, who campaigned him exclusively in pattern company. Notably, he finished third in the Dante and ran into some smart types later in the season. Since joining his current connections in Ireland, he’s run twice over 1m6f, finishing narrowly beaten both times; those efforts suggesting he stays well, which could prove crucial here with a strong early pace likely to turn this into a proper test of stamina. The draw isn’t ideal, but first-time headgear is applied to sharpen him up, especially in a much larger field than he’s been accustomed to. Now dropped 3lb in the weights, he looks well treated, and at 17/2 with most firms paying 5 places, he holds genuine each-way claims in a wide-open contest.
15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Rayevka
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@26.00
Win
140
There are several strong contenders in what looks a red-hot renewal of the Commonwealth Cup, but I get the feeling that bookmakers may be underestimating the French Aga Khan filly Rayevka, who appears to have taken a major step forward from two to three. She produced what looked like a Group 1-level performance last time out at Chantilly under Mickael Barzalona. Although that was “only” a Listed contest, it was run at a strong gallop, and from the side-angle camera you could see her travelling powerfully before unleashing an impressive turn of foot to settle matters quickly. While the ground was officially described as good to soft, the race time suggests it was quicker, something that often goes under the radar in French racing. The fact she’s been supplemented for this race signals clear intent, and with a likely strong early pace at Ascot, she should get the perfect tow into the contest. The stiff finish should suit her well, and Francis Graffard’s yard is in flying form back home. At 25/1, with some firms offering 5 places, she looks a very interesting each-way bet who could pick up the pieces late.
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19 June 2025
18:10 6:10 Royal Ascot
Divine Libra
Daily Racing
50 EWNAPNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@21.00
Win
150
Another typically impossible race to read, with several holding claims on paper. I'm siding with a long shot in Divine Libra, currently available at 20/1. He looks to be building towards peak fitness after two runs this term, including a slightly unlucky effort last time out at Chester, where he found little room in a tight finish for the places. There's plenty of solid form in his book ??" notably a two-length defeat to Myal at reappearance, which ties him in quite closely with Never So Brave, who despite carrying a 4lb penalty sits towards the head of the market. Divine Libra was well fancied and finished sixth in this race last year when denied a clear passage, so it’s fair to assume this has been a long-term target. The booking of James McDonald looks a significant plus, and he's worth an each-way play at the price, with bookies going 6 places.
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17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Brave Mission
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@12.00
Lose
-50
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.
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Shout
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
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.
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16:20 4:20 Royal Ascot
Wonder Legend
Daily Racing
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
The top three or four horses in the market bring strong form to the table, and for me, it looks nearly impossible to separate them. There’s very little between them on paper and with no real each way angle at the current prices, I’m happy to take a swing at one at big odds. If any of the leading contenders underperform, which wouldn’t be too surprising given the long list of targets they’ll have later in the season, it could open the door for an outsider to sneak into the frame. Wonder Legend has a bit to find on official ratings, but he remains completely unexposed at this level and impressed with the way he progressed over staying distances during the winter. His best performance came last time out in the Marathon at Newcastle, where he turned a competitive handicap into a procession, winning in a notably fast time. By Sea The Stars and out of a Fastnet Rock mare, he’s bred to stay all day and could be the one to hit the frame at a big price. At around 33/1, he’s worth a small each way play.
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15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Serenity Prayer
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
O'Brien and Gosden have an excellent record in this race and arrive once again with a strong team of runners, but I’m siding with Serenity Prayer, who looks ready to get seriously involved now that she steps up to a more suitable distance. A full sister to the outstanding Love, she won on debut at Newbury against a modest but more experienced field before not getting the best ride in the Musidora. Held up at the rear in a slowly run race, she made significant late progress from an unpromising position to grab second, while Whirl was allowed to dictate from the front and stole a crucial advantage. That form has since been well advertised, with the winner just narrowly beaten in the Epsom Oaks. The step up by two furlongs now looks ideal. At around 7/2, she appeals as the best option on form, and with luck at the start from a slightly wide draw, she should go very close.
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15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Light As Air
Daily Racing
35 EW
@15.00
Lose
-70
Ryan Moore has opted to ride Serious Contender, a progressive type who should handle this trip well. However, his stablemate Light As Air finished only half a length behind him at Leopardstown, despite encountering plenty of traffic in running and shaping like one who will appreciate further. He boasts an exceptional pedigree, being by Wootton Bassett out of a Galileo mare, and is a half-brother to Continuous. The application of first-time headgear could sharpen him up, as he looked a little lazy last time out at Navan. Given the narrow margin in defeat to the favourite and the 14/1 available, Light As Air looks like solid each way value for punters, especially with bookies offering five places.
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Merchant
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@5.00
Win
200
I said it before his last race, that Merchant had a stone in hand over the new distance, and he duly obliged in bloodless style. Marquand made sure he did not win by too far, likely trying to protect his mark. The race is already working out well, with a subsequent winner and a couple of others running solid races next time out. He has gone up 8lb, which still looks fair, and the expected strong pace should give him the perfect tow into the race. He seems to be a strong stayer at this trip, so a truly run contest should suit him perfectly. William Haggas does not send many to this meeting, but when he does, they are carefully chosen. This probably looks like his best chance to get a Royal Ascot winner this year. The draw in stall 20 is far from ideal, so Marquand will need to produce something special to get him into a good position. That said, he still looks attractively rated off 90 and is worth a win bet at around 4/1.
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14:30 2:30 Royal Ascot
First Legion
Daily Racing
35 EW
@15.00
Lose
-70
Charles Darwin will likely be a warm order following his two easy wins at Navan and Naas, representing a yard renowned for targeting their horses effectively for the big occasions. However, the form of those races hasn’t worked out particularly well, and his price looks short, especially considering favourites don't have a strong record in this contest. At double-figure odds, a chance is taken with First Legion, an impressive winner on debut in a competitive Class 2 novice at York, before finishing a solid second at Listed level last time at Sandown, having been forced to switch wide. He’s probably better suited to six furlongs, but should handle this stiff five, particularly if they go hard early. Well drawn in stall thirteen, he can arrive late on the scene and looks worth an each-way bet at around 14/1 with bookies going 4 places.
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18 June 2025
17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Rose Prick
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
With bookmakers paying six places, I’ve been looking for something at juicy odds that could run into the frame. Rose Prick is another consistent filly for Ed Walker who has progressed steadily in handicaps and arrives here in decent form, coming off an excellent Listed third at Nottingham. That was only her second run of the season, so she should strip fitter for today. She went close over this course and distance last year before running well in defeat when travelling to France, and the return to this stiff mile could play to her strengths. Worth a small each??'way play at 22/1.
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Serialise
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@11.00
Lose
-50
Serialise has a consistent profile and offers great tactical flexibility for the jockey. She can lead from the front or be held up in midfield, which opens up a variety of race plans. She has improved this year in both starts, most notably at the Curragh last time when she went straight to the front, travelled strongly and despite tiring in the closing stages still ran a fine second in big field handicap. Her rating has dropped by 3?lb, which looks more than fair, and from a wide draw I expect her to run a solid race. She makes plenty of appeal at double??'figure odds.
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17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Ancient Rome
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
In the each way market, this is perhaps a risky proposition given his recent form, but I can’t resist having a small interest in Ancient Rome. Previously trained by Andre Fabre in France and clearly well regarded, he showed decent form for his new yard last season, including a runner-up effort in a Group 2 over this course and distance. He also ran a strong third in a Group 1 at Colonial Downs before finishing a respectable fourth in the Darley Stakes. This year, he has yet to fire, finishing well beaten in three starts, including at Group 1 level. However, his handicap mark has dropped quickly as a result, and if he has built some fitness since his run at Newbury in May, he could bounce back now dropped into handicap company. Jamie Spencer, who excels on the Ascot straight course, is back in the saddle, and that could make a real difference. At around 22/1 with bookies offering six places, I’m happy to take a small each way chance.
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My Cloud
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@5.50
Win
225
I have been with this horse for some time and like to stick with him as I see him developing into a Group-level performer in the future. He has been given plenty of time to mature, making his racecourse debut only at three years old, but already showing plenty of class. He broke his maiden when stepped up to a mile on the all-weather, romping home by 13 lengths before scoring again at seasonal reappearance in a canter over this course and distance. Upped 10 pounds since then, and despite a slow start, he needed every inch to beat subsequent Nottingham winner Boyfriend last time out at Newbury. Another 5-pound penalty won’t make things easier, but the stiff finish and a wide draw will play to his strengths over this straight course. Worth following at around 9/2.
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16:20 4:20 Royal Ascot
Ombudsman
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deductionBest Odds Guaranteed SP 8.00 used instead of 6.50 takenBOG
@8.00
Win
210
The Prince Of Wales's Stakes is one of the best races of the meeting this year, featuring several stars who remain unexposed and open to further improvement. There are small flaws you can spot in every runner, but I have decided to place a symbolic bet on Ombudsman, who was unbeaten last year. Godolphin’s colt was not ideally placed when losing his unbeaten record on seasonal reappearance at Sandown to a smart rival, Almaqam, who was gifted an easy lead. Despite the defeat, Ombudsman put in a creditable effort, and it feels like he will have improved plenty from that run and is now primed for this target. This is a step up in class, but Gosden’s colt has enough ability to be involved, and starting from a draw that should secure a good position only helps his chances. At 11/2, he looks the each way pick in what promises to be an excellent renewal of this Group 1 contest.
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15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
Fallen Angel
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
Cinderella's Dream looks a smart competitor but I’m going to try to oppose her with Fallen Angel, who drops into Group 2 company after competing at the highest level without disgracing herself; last year’s Irish 1,000 Guineas winner did not stay 10 furlongs on her seasonal reappearance at Longchamp and was sent into the lead by Kieran Shoemark, setting too strong a pace against the geldings in the Lockinge. Now, back against her own sex and given an uncontested lead, Burke’s charge could be dangerous, especially with James Doyle back on board, making her worth a small win bet at 7/2.
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One Look
Daily Racing
50 EW
@6.00
Lose
-100
I think One Look ran a stormer last time out at the Curragh: having been outpaced early, she stayed on strongly through the middle of the track to close right up to the line on the classy multiple Group 1 winner Porta Fortuna. It has been an upward curve for Twomey’s charge since last summer, with Listed success and a Group 3 placing. The season started well with a win in the Group 3 Lodge Park, so her profile still looks on the up. Well drawn in stall 4, she has at least a clear each way chance.
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15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Devils Advocate
Daily Racing
25 EW
@9.00
Lose
-50
At around 8/1, Devil's Advocate looks worth an each way bet. He ran a curious race in the Dante, going off at 80/1 with seemingly no chance, yet was sent straight to the front to set a strong pace clearly acting as a pacemaker for his stablemate in the Godolphin colours. While Buick’s mount faded tamely, Gosden’s colt looked like he was dropping away two furlongs out, only to rally and stay on again in the closing stages, snatching fourth near the line. He’s by Too Darn Hot and out of the yard’s tough and talented Precious Ramotswe, who won over this distance in the Bronte Cup at York. That pedigree suggests both class and stamina. If he can settle better early on, he looks more than capable of seeing out this trip and remains unexposed at this level. An impressive maiden winner last year, he's certainly interesting in Group 2 company with bookies going extra place.
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Shackleton
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@4.50
Lose
-50
There is a strong suspicion that Shackleton has been specifically laid out for this race. As often seen from this yard, he began the season over an inadequate shorter trip likely to build fitness for the main target. He is a half-brother to Grand Bazaar, who needed a trip and thrived over a mile and a half, and he is by Camelot out of a staying family that also handled quicker ground well. His seasonal reappearance was a creditable effort. Despite going off as favourite and not winning, he made eye-catching late headway over ten furlongs and was hampered in the final furlong. While he would not have won, he was closing on the leaders, suggesting that stepping up by four furlongs is a logical and potentially smart move. Aidan O’Brien has won this race numerous times with Ryan Moore in the saddle, and it is hard to believe they would have got the pick wrong. At around 7/2, Shackleton looks one who should go close.
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17 June 2025
18:10 6:10 Royal Ascot
Caballo De Mar
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTETip made at odds of 7.00 on 16/06 at 11:480.10 deduction for Pappano@9.00 withdrawn at 13:210.00 deduction for HMS President @41.000 withdrawn at 13:210.00 deduction for Crystal Flyer @41.000 withdrawn at 13:21R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 6.00 x (1-0.1) = 6.40Best Odds Guaranteed SP 7.50 used instead of 6.40 BOG
@7.50
Win
10
There are several strong contenders in the Day One finale, but I am giving my each way chance to the progressive Caballo De Mar, who appears to be in the form of his life. He has won six of his last seven handicap starts since stepping up in trip, with his only defeat coming in the Chester Cup where he was forced wide for a couple of furlongs and had to use plenty of energy early to secure a prominent position. I do not mind siding with a prominent runner in this race, especially as the early pace looks likely to be steady, which could result in a sprint finish in the straight. Caballo De Mar stays further, so the stiff Ascot finish should play to his strengths and from stall nine, he should have no trouble finding a good position. He is again carrying a penalty for his Haydock win, but still appears to be on a fair mark based on that performance. At around 6/1 with several bookmakers offering five places, he looks to have a solid each way shout.
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17:35 5:35 Royal Ascot
Haatem
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTEBest Odds Guaranteed SP 9.00 used instead of 8.00 takenBOG
@9.00
Win
400
Wathnan Racing have several runners in this contest, and James Doyle has opted to ride Haatem, who appears to be the class act in the field based on last year’s progression. He ran a top-form Rosallion to within a head in the Irish 2000 Guineas before going on to win the Jersey Stakes at this meeting. He returned this season with two creditable performances, particularly last time out at Longchamp where he stayed on well in the closing stages over a mile. Richard Hannon steps him up in trip, which could prove a winning move. He clearly enjoys this course and, with a decent draw, should be able to find a good position in running. As the top-rated runner carrying no penalty, he looks the one to be on at 7/1.
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Haunted Dream
Daily Racing
35 EW
@13.00
Lose
-70
Wathnan Racing have clearly targeted this contest as one they want to win, and every one of their runners looks an interesting contender. Haunted Dream was a bit unlucky in this race last year, hampered on the home turn and only able to grab second before going on to win a Condition stakes at Goodwood. He had a solid winter campaign in Dubai, running a career-best when finishing fourth last time out in a Group 2. It looks like he has been kept fresh for this race again, which seems a more realistic target and on official ratings, he is not far behind the top runners. Mickael Barzalona has two rides tomorrow, one on a 66/1 outsider and the other on this horse, which suggests this is the one with a genuine chance. With a good draw in stall four, he looks worth an each way bet at around 12/1.
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17:00 5:00 Royal Ascot
Poniros
Daily Racing
50 EWNAP
@6.00
Lose
-100
This is a competitive renewal of the Ascot Stakes, and Poniros looks fairly treated off a mark of 91 for Willie Mullins, one you cannot underestimate in these staying contests on the flat. He was consistent on the flat for Ralph Beckett, finishing second in a strong renewal of the London Cup, and ran a creditable third last September at this venue. He looked outpaced when sent off favourite in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, clearly not suited by the drop in trip. Poniros was a shock 100/1 winner of the Triumph at the Cheltenham Festival, needing every inch of those stiff two miles and one furlong, so he should stay this far. William Buick has won this race twice in the last four years and is booked for the job. He looks a clear each-way player with bookmakers going five places.
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16:20 4:20 Royal Ascot
Field Of Gold
Daily Racing
100 WIN
@1.83
Win
83
I’m disappointed that no bookmakers are offering extra places on each-way terms, as I thought Rashabar could sneak into the frame at around 25/1. All three top horses in the market are very good, but it will take a superstar in the current conditions to beat Field Of Gold now that Colin Keane is his official jockey. He was narrowly beaten in the 2000 Guineas, mainly because Kieran Shoemark delayed his run. Being a big horse, he needs time to find his stride before hitting top speed. While I’m sure he will step up in distance sooner rather than later, I think this stiff one-mile trip is tailor-made for him at the moment. His last run at The Curragh was thoroughly impressive. Already a smart juvenile last season, he has clearly made the perfect transition from two to three and looks the one to beat.
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15:40 3:40 Royal Ascot
No Half Measures
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@51.00
Void
0
I’m going to throw in one at a big price who looks a bit underestimated by the bookmakers and could easily outrun her 50/1 odds. No Half Measures may ideally prefer slower ground than she’ll get here, but she was a very progressive filly last year, winning both a Listed race and a Group 3 at Deauville and Newbury respectively, before running an excellent fifth in the Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye on Arc day, where she didn’t get the clearest of runs. She improved plenty from her seasonal reappearance to go close at Haydock last time out. She’s shown her best form at tracks with stiff finishes, so I can definitely see her finishing off strongly. The draw isn’t bad either, so if she handles the slightly quicker ground, she could be one for the frame at massive odds.
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Regional
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-50
There are some very smart horses at the head of the market, but at the current prices I’m siding with Regional, who finished second in this race last year and looks to have had the perfect preparation when running a creditable third at Meydan following a long lay-off. Already a Group 1 winner, he has been lightly raced and remains low mileage for his age. He’s tactically versatile and well drawn in a high-numbered stall, which should help him get into a good position. At around 7/1, he looks one who should go close.
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15:05 3:05 Royal Ascot
Andab
Daily Racing
35 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@17.00
Win
77
In the each-way market, I’m giving a chance to Andab, who reportedly met with a setback prior to his latest run at the Curragh, where he was beaten by what must be said was a very impressive winner in Albert Einstein. Andab had previously looked smart when making a winning debut in a maiden that has already produced a couple of subsequent winners. A full brother to Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Victoria Road, he may well need a bit further in time, but for now he’s worth a go. The combination of Joseph O’Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle continues to be in excellent form, especially with their juveniles, and Andab looks an interesting each-way shout at 16/1 with bookmakers paying extra places.
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Gstaad
Daily Racing
50 WINNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@5.50
Win
225
It is always difficult to have a clear preference in a field made up of lightly raced runners, most of whom have only been seen once or twice. However, Gstaad made a strong impression with the way he galloped right to the line to win narrowly at Navan, getting up in the closing stages to beat his stablemate True Love. Navan is often a good preparation for the stiff Ascot straight course, and this performance suggested plenty of promise. A half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Vandeek, Gstaad is bred to be a sprinter and, given his size and frame, may well need further in time. Making just his second start after a month break, he could benefit from the testing finish at Ascot, which is likely to play to his strengths. He appears well drawn in the high numbers, which should allow him to track the pace before finishing strongly. He looks one who should go well.
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14:30 2:30 Royal Ascot
Rosallion
Daily Racing
50 WIN
@3.75
Lose
-50
The opening race of the Royal meeting looks a tough puzzle to solve, and tactics could play a crucial role, with early position likely to be key. I thought Rosallion ran a cracker after nearly a year off when finishing third in the Lockinge, and my impression is that he will improve significantly for that run. He travelled into the race looking the best horse but could not quite unleash his usual turn of foot in the closing stages, although he clearly showed he retains all his ability. He is unbeaten at Ascot on the straight course, but this time he will have to contend with a wide draw on the round track. Sean Levey will need a bit of luck to find a good early position, although it is not impossible given how sharply he broke at Newbury on his reappearance. That day, his rivals looked much fitter, but I suspect he can turn the tables if returning to his best. This is not one for a huge bet, but I do expect him to be in the mix.
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