Royal Ascot - Friday

Another case of what might have been yesterday in terms of a big win in regards of Field of Miracles, but nevertheless a couple of nice each way bets have kept us ahead for the moment.

Summary: Bet - 23pts, Return - 28.67pts, Profit - 5.67pts

Overall Profit - 8.82pts

Todays bets are as follows:

2:30 Albany Stakes
The forecast slower ground makes what little form available for these 2 year olds as being somewhat unreliable. Sajwah and Switcher are the two I think could improve on the ground, and I'll side with Switcher in view of the trainers great form at present.

Recommendation: Switcher - 4pts @ 10/1* (William Hill)

3:05 King Edward V11 Stakes
I fancied Dordogne until the change in going. That has left me looking at Genius Beast and Alexander Pope for value, and at current prices the value lies with the latter.

Recommendation: Alexander Pope - 2pts ew @ 16/1* (Ladbrokes)

3:45 Coronation Stakes
The ground seems to be going against the moody Memory, and while I think Theyskens Theory could be a big improver, I like Nova Hawk's credentials, particularly on the slower ground.

Recommendation: Nova Hawk - 4pts @ 8/1* (William Hill)

4:25 Wolferton Handicap
Green Destiny looks to have a real favourite's chance and will inevitably be thereabouts at the finish. I don't like the odds though and have tried to find a juicy each way shot. Riggins looks the best outside bet to me.

Recommendation: Riggins - 2pts ew @ 33/1* (Ladbrokes)

5:00 Queen's Vase
I like everything about Regent Street and regard him as 'banker' material.

Recommendation - Regent Street - 8pts @ 3/1* (Coral) 

5:35 Buckingham Palace Stakes
Completely wide open race. I have drawn up a case for Castles in the Air, Our Jonathan, Beauchamp Xerxes, Smarty Socks, Advanced, Free for All, Excellent Guest, Noble Citizen and Below Zero, but still couldn't say confidently that the winner is definitely amongst them. A small stakes bet is required therefore, and at decent odds I will plump for Advanced.

Recommendation: Advanced - 1pt ew @ 25/1 (Tote)

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