Royal Ascot tips: Who should I bet on in the 2.30pm at Ascot today?
THE OPENING race of Royal Ascot is always a thriller but who will our top tipsters be backing?
With tips from our very own Templegate, Matt Chapman and the latest race trends, we’ve got the all-important views on each race right here.
Who is running in the Queen Anne Stakes?
What are the top tips for the race?
Templegate – Barney Roy
I reckon big-hitting BARNEY ROY is the one to go into battle with.
He missed the whole of last season having been retired to stud but he failed to fire with the fillies and was sent back into training having been parted from his stallion equipment.
His form this season has come in Listed races but it suggests his old ability is still there. He finished runner-up behind improving Zaaki over today’s track and trip before overcoming traffic problems to strike at Longchamp.
Matt Chapman – Accidental Agent
I don’t think the milers are a great bunch and there’s every chance last year’s hero ACCIDENTAL AGENT can get in the mix again for Eve Johnson Houghton.
His third behind Mustashry in the Lockinge was a fabulous run first time and he doesn’t need to improve much to get placed here. Back him each-way.
Wizard of Odds – Mustashry
MUSTASHRY won the Lockinge fair and square at Newbury last time and can follow up here. All the talk after that Group 1 was how unlucky Le Brivido was to finish fifth when meeting all sorts of trouble in running.
True, Ryan Moore’s mount was going well before the door was slammed in his face but it’s not a given that he would have got to the winner.
Sir Michael Stoute’s star looked to have something left in the tank crossing the line and can underline his superiority today. He’s got winning form at Ascot too and seems to go in any ground.
Trends – Laurens
The trends leave us with Laurens, Olmedo, Romanised and Accidental Agent at the end.
The latter sprung a 33-1 shock last season and is worth each-way support but LAURENS looks to have strong claims after a good effort at Newbury last time.
Top tips for the Queen Anne Stakes
- Templegate – Barney Roy (Latest odds)
- Matt Chapman – Accidental Agent (Latest odds)
- Trends – Laurens (Latest odds)
- Wizard Of Odds – Mustashry (Latest odds)