The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes takes centre stage at Royal Ascot on Wednesday afternoon.
There’s also plenty of other Pattern races to get stuck into on day two as well as some competitive handicaps.
We have previewed all seven races and picked out some value selections at what should be rewarding odds.
14:30 Ascot - 5f Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (Class 1) (2yo)
In a typically competitive renewal of the Queen Mary the tentative vote goes to Staya.
She posted some quick fractions in the closing stages of her Yarmouth success and she was given an easy time in the closing stages by her rider, leaving the impression there was plenty more to come from this filly.
Selection: Staya @ 21/2
15:05 Ascot - 1m6f Queen's Vase (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo)
A fairly solid standard is set by Devil’s Advocate who finished a close-up fourth in the Dante last month and we know he’ll handle the quick conditions he’s likely to face on Tuesday.
That was a game effort from the front before getting tapped for toe in the closing stages and his pedigree suggests there could be more to come over this new distance, as his dam was a 1m6f winner.
Selection: Devil’s Advocate @ 23/4
15:40 Ascot - 1m (Rnd) Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) (4yo+)
It may be worth taking a chance on the Irish raider One Look, who gained a first Group success at the Curragh in April.
She followed that up with a Group 2 second when chasing home the highly talented Porta Fortuna and she gets weight from her main rival here so she may be worth an interest.
Selection: One Look @ 19/4
16:20 Ascot - 1m2f Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1) (4yo+)
Another Irish raider makes plenty of appeal in Wednesday’s feature as Los Angeles bids to get a fourth Group 1 success on the board.
He’s a gritty performer who showed how hard he is to beat in the Tattersalls Gold Cup last time and there’s every chance he’ll be a tough nut to crack with an uncontested lead on the cards at a track that will suit.
Selection: Los Angeles @ 2/1
17:00 Ascot - 1m (Str) Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+)
Hi Royal is well handicapped on old form and is worth a second look in this mightily competitive handicap.
He shaped like a return to form was imminent in the Thirsk Hunt Cup last time and his two previous unplaced course efforts are worth forgiving given that he was well out of his depth in those contests.
Selection: Hi Royal @ 15/1
17:35 Ascot - 1m (Str) Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies' Handicap) (Class 2) (4yo+ 0-105)
Colin Keane has a cracking chance on board Arolla for his bosses. She was beaten only a length in Listed company at Musselburgh last time out and that’s an effort worth upgrading having been forced to concede first run to the winner who is really a Group performer. A repeat of that performance should put her firmly in the mix back in handicap company.
Selection: Arolla @ 13/2
18:10 Ascot - 5f Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (2yo)
Plenty of these have bright futures but one who has shown plenty of ability in a trio of starts so far is the Irish raider, Rogue Legend.
He won with plenty in hand at Cork second time out and was even better in a deeper race at Tipperary subsequently. He’s changed hands for big money in the interim and if he takes to the quicker ground, he could be the one they all have to beat.