2010 ROYAL ASCOT SATURDAY BETTING TIPS AND SELECTIONS
In the first race at Royal Ascot on Saturday, we've got a fairly tricky 7f contest for 2 year olds and I'm tempted to back Eskimo (Galileo) and he's already tackled the distance in his maiden at Tipperary. I think 8/1 is about right on him but this is a bit of a tricky one as you sometimes never know what you're getting from two year-olds.
The second race is the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes and I've got my eyes on Sir Michael Stoute's Harbinger (Dansili), who has taken two Group 3 wins on the bounce at Newbury and Chester under Ryan Moore. I think Alainmaar (Johar) is worth a look as well and four wins from five starts is nothing to steeze at. Harbinger is priced at even money while Alainmaar trades at 5/1.
The third race on Saturday's Ascot card is the big one- the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes and I'll be backing Kinsale King (Yankee Victor) and Sir Gerry (Carson City) who originally caught my eye back at the Meydan Racecourse meet in Dubai. I think he's a decent outside shot here. But I think Kinsdale King is my selection at 10/1. Sir Gerry is an each-way option at 40/1. 20/1 Alverta (Flying Spur) is worth a look as well.
The fourth race is the Wokingham Stakes and I'll be backing Kaldoun Kingdom (King's Best) here. He's taken three from his last five on the heritage handicap circuit and he's a decent price at 16/1.
The fifth race is the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap and Sir Michael Stoute's Imposing (Danehill Dancer) is my main bet but I've also got my eye on Submariner (Singspiel). Both are accomplished handicap contenders with good records against this level.
The final race at the 2010 Royal Ascot on Saturday is the Queen Alexandra Stakes. I've picked out Kid Charlemagne (King Charlemagne) not because I'm a big fan of Steely Dan, but I think he'll find an extra gear on this surface and that 50/1 price is a decent shout for me. I think this one could be a little more wild and wooly than some would expect.