Ascot 2.30 (Chesham Stakes Listed Race)
Treanmor looks the most likely winner. Despite Appleby's poor week, the yard rates this €2M colt highly. He won easily on debut after strong market support—suggesting real potential. The Chesham field looks weak; Ballydoyle's runner doesn’t impress, and Humidity is the each-way value. Thesecretadversary ran well, but the absence of the horse who beat him hints Moments Of Joy is better.
Selection: Treanmor
Ascot 3.05 (Hardwicke Stakes)
I’m hoping Charlie Appleby’s yard bounces back, as I really like Rebel’s Romance here. On fast ground, I don’t see anything beating him. It’s not a strong renewal, and he’s comfortably the highest-rated horse. Given his global success—including Group 1 wins in Germany and the U.S.—his price is generous. He’s under the radar due to limited UK appearances but has earned over £10 million. Ghostwriter is unproven at the trip and feels like a last-ditch attempt to see if he’s top class.
Selection: Rebel's Romance
Ascot 3.40 (Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes Group 1)
I like Great Generation at a decent price. The UK/Ireland sprinting scene is wide open—run this race 10 times, and you'd likely get 7–8 different winners. She fits the profile of a strong finisher dropping to 6f, similar to Time For Sandals in the Commonwealth Cup. Her last win looked better on replay—she carried a penalty, came from last, and beat solid form horses. With a strong pace, I’m hoping she stays on best.
Selection: Great Generation
Ascot 4.20 (Jersey Stakes Group 3)
I’m against Remmooz at the current price—he hasn’t done enough to justify it. Instead, I’m backing Yah Mo Be There. Richard Spencer clearly rates him, having run him in the Greenham and 2000 Guineas. His Guineas effort was better than it looks—he travelled strongly and was still on the bridle with the top two before fading late. The drop in trip and a strong pace could suit perfectly. He’s a lively each-way shot.
Selection: Ya Mo Be There
Ascot 5.00 (Wokingham Stakes Heritage Handicap)
This race is wide open, but I’ve landed on Korker. He’s ultra-consistent, which keeps his mark high, and his slow starts are a major issue in sprints. Still, he’s run well in big fields—third in the Ayr Gold Cup and twice placed this season. With a strong pace and Jack Nicholls taking off 7lbs, he’s a big-price player who could hit the frame.
Selection: Korker
Ascot 5.35 (Golden Gates Stakes Handicap)
This looks a tough race, but I’m focusing on the top of the market. Sallal is my tentative pick—not for what he’s done, but what he could do. He won a weak Hamilton race with a sharp turn of foot, but his pedigree is exceptional (by Frankel, out of the dam of Benbatl and Elmalka). He should improve for the step up in trip, and a mark of 97 looks workable.
Selection: Sallal
Ascot 6.10 (Queen Alexandra Stakes)
I don’t like this race, especially with the favourite so short—worth taking on. Jumps yards, particularly the Irish, have dominated this 2m4f race due to stamina. Wild Waves isn’t as big a price as I hoped, possibly due to tips or confidence from connections. He looked one-paced last year but stayed on well in the Melrose and wasn’t far off in the St Leger. This trip could be ideal—he’s a decent stayer and might even want a hurdle.
Selection: Wild Waves
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