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It’s back to the fillies and mares at 4:20 as we have the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes, a Group 2 race over the mile. I’m going to play PRIMO BACIO (12/1) win only here. She’s obviously been disappointing for a while now but if she can return to her York win last May then she will go very close in this. Obviously that’s a big ask on what we’ve seen recently but I think this is the first race in a while that looks perfect for her. She needs a mile on quick ground with a strong pace to aim at and that’s exactly what she’ll get today. She’s the type that will either win or come last and at the prices available, I’m happy to take that chance. She has so much ability if putting it all together. Ed Walker’s horses are starting to run better which is encouraging as his stable was in a rut when she made an underwhelming return in a slowly run race at Goodwood last month. I’m happy to draw a line through that effort and give her a go here.5:00 Ascot
The forever competitive Royal Hunt Cup Handicap over the straight mile is next and it’s as competitive as ever with Astro skint heading the market at 7/1. I’ve landed on SYMBOLIZE (12/1) EW here for the Andrew Balding team. Firstly, he’s drawn in 29 and I think the high numbers will have the advantage in this based on previous renewals and the pace angle. He made an encouraging return to action at Thirsk over 7f behind Mutasaabeq who you’d have to say is above handicap class. I think this but field handicap will suit him well, as will the step up back to the mile. Harry Davies takes off 5lb which can hopefully be the difference in this competitive handicap.[akurai_table reviews=”7114″ terms=”long” lazy_logo=”true”]
5:35 Ascot
It’s back to the 2 year-old at 5:35 as we have the Windsor Castle Stakes, a listed race over 5f. I’ll chance KNEBWORTH (18/1) EW here at a decent each way price. It’s a difficult race to take an angle on as there is so many unknowns at this stage so I wouldn’t be massively strong on anything to be honest. However, Richard Hughes is having a fine year with his 2 year-olds and this lad could be his best. I was impressed with his debut victory at Lingfield where he was backed like his homework had been very good. He then went back to Lingfield for his second start and again, he was massively backed into odds on and hosed up to win easily. Obviously, this is a big step up in class but he’s a nice price and he’s well drawn in stall 17.6:10 Ascot
The finale on Day 2 is a handicap known as the Kensington Palace Stakes, another one for the fillies and mares, this time over 7f. I’ve landed on ISOLO ROSSO (14/1) EW here in the finale. She isn’t the most straightforward horse as she likes to take a keen hold and she wears a hood. However, this strongly run 7f seems perfect for her. She’ll be able to sit off the strong pace and come with that late burst she showed to win last time out at Lingfield. I think she’s improving still and the Fanshawe horses are running well of late. Again, I have stronger fancies earlier on the card but she’s a solid each-way bet in this.£60 in Free Bets when you join Betfred
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