Royal Ascot Day 2 Tips
- 2:30 Ascot – SPICY MARG 10/1, EW
- 3:05 Ascot – CARMERS 13/2
- 3:40 Ascot – FALLEN ANGEL 7/2
- 4:20 Ascot – ANMAAT 4/1
- 5:00 Ascot – MAGNUM OPUS 33/1, EW
- 5:35 Ascot – AROLLA 8/1
- 6:10 Ascot – UTMOST RESPECT 9/1
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2:30 Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) Cl1 (2yo) 5f
Recent trends for this race point towards horses drawn high, but despite a low draw it might be worth keeping SPICY MARG (10/1, EW) onside and Michael Bell’s charge can go well here under Kieran Shoemark. The Starspangledbanner filly won a four-runner race at Newmarket on her debut, looking in need of the experience but well on top at the end from a well-regarded Godolphin runner. Despite her greenness, she would surely have gone into more than a few notebooks with the performance she turned in, readily quickening clear of rivals, and that initial experience certainly won’t be lost on her. She posted a solid time figure in that success and she is sure to improve on the back of the performance which she produced. Her trainer thinks very highly of her and she could be set for a big run, assuming this much bigger field of rivals doesn’t upset her.3:05 Queen’s Vase (Group 2) Cl1 (3yo) 1m6f
Unbeaten CARMERS (13/2) can make it 3-3 for the season and Patrick Twomey’s charge looks a thorough stayer who should relish this extra yardage. The Wootton Bassett colt struck readily at Ballinrobe on debut and while that form was modest he took a big step forward to score at Listed level at Navan when last seen out in May where he won the Yeats Stakes. That race has thrown up a couple of subsequent winners and there may be better to come from him, given he ought to be suited by this further step up in trip. The quicker ground is a slight concern, but if handling the conditions, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him firmly in the mix with more improvement anticipated. OFFER – Join Betrino > bet £10 > get a £30 free bet added to your account.3:40 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m
FALLEN ANGEL (7/2) appeared to need her first run of the season last campaign when eighth in the 1000 Guineas; but she buiilt on that reappearance to post some progressive form, winning the Irish equivalent and placing in both the Matron Stakes and Prix de l’Opera where the trip of the latter may have stretched her stamina. Karl Burke’s charge made her reappearance in the Lockinge Stakes last month, beating only two home and while that form took a few knocks yesterday, she might be one to upset that particular form applecart in first-time cheekpieces. She’ll certainly be sharper for the run at Newbur,y where she helped to set the pace before taking up the running outright only to weaken in the last furlong and similar to her previous campaign she can do better with that under her belt. Her debut win came on fast ground and if the headgear has a positive effect she can make her presence felt.4:20 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) Cl1 (4yo+) 1m2f
The score is 1-1 between Aidan O’Brien’s Los Angeles and Owen Burrows’ ANMAAT (4/1) and the latter is taken to edge into a lead over his old foe with victory in the day’s feature. The Awtaad gelding has been lightly raced in recent seasons, raing just twice in the 2023 season – won a Group One at France – and three times in 2024 where he won two of his three starts including the Champion Stakes here. He made a very satisfactory return to action at the Curragh last month, beaten a half-length by reopposing Los Angeles who had the benefit of a previous run and that rival’s fitness told in the end. The selection travelled well into the race and took up the running entering the last furlong although he couldn’t sustain his effort to the line. That run will have sharpened the seven-year old up, so it wouldn’t come as a shock to see him improve and he can turn the tables with his old-but-younger rival.5:00 Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 1m
MAGNUM OPUS (33/1, EW) earns a tentative vote in this competitive handicap on day two of Royal Ascot and Simon Crisford’s charge could earn some reward for a string of consistent efforts. The Invincible Spirit gelding wintered in the Emirates, where he was Meydan winner and he ran a solid race on his reappearance in the UK when finishing fourth in the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, beaten just over one length under a penalty. He held every chance there entering the last furlong, but unable to sustain his effort to the line he faded out of the podium places but was only beaten by little more than one length. The handicapper has reassessed him 1lb higher now, but he has the services of a good value claiming rider whose 5lbs allowance sees him compete from an effective rating of 92. A past winner on faster ground he likely does need to find another jolt of improvement despite his rider taking off some weight; while a three-month absence since his Doncaster run casts a little doubt on his race-fitness. But, if he’s fully wound up then he could stake a claim for the places. OFFER – Join FunkyJackpot > bet £10 on Ascot > get a £30 free bet.5:35 Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap) Cl2 (4yo+ 0-105) 1m
Quick ground is a slight worry for AROLLA (8/1), but the progressive Kingman filly could go one better than her near-miss at Musselburgh eleven days ago, assuming the run doesn’t come too soon. Harry Charlton’s charge won her first two starts last term, both on softer ground, and she is forgiven her disappointing run at Saint Cloud next time where she may not have been suited by having to set her own pace in front. Although only sixth next time at Deauville, she turned in a better performance when held up even allowing for her racing keenly there. It wouldn’t come as a surprise to discover she may have needed her reappearance in the Listed Queen Of Scots Fillies’ Stakes at Musselburgh eleven days ago where in a first-time tongue-tie she kept on well without matching an impressive winner, only succumbing by one length. It is perhaps significant that she’s quickly turned out and she could build on that effort with Colin Keane taking over. Faster ground and the quick reappearance are both potential negatives, but she could be progressive and stepping into the handicap ranks now she may prove well treated off this mark and stepping back up to one mile.6:10 Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) Cl1 (2yo) 5f
The day two finale could see Richard Fahey’s UTMOST RESPECT (9/1) get off the mark at the second attempt following an eye-catching debut second at York last month. The Invincible Spirit colt went down only by a half-length behind Ballistic Missile, but the pattern of the race paints a troubled passage for the Fahey runner who met plenty of trouble in running before staging a late rally, although all too late to reel in the winner. A big-field scenario might not be ideal, but he caught the eye that day at York and he faces similar underfoot conditions here. That York contest was a good race with some well-regarded rivals, and he’s one open to plenty of improvement on the back of that initial experience. He also ought to be suited by the likely strong pace he’ll get here, so a big run wouldn’t surprise, and he should be in the frame, granted normal progress.Bookies Sign-up Offers for Royal Ascot
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