Royal Ascot 2023 Betting Tips, Stats, Trends Day Two

Royal Ascot Betting Tips Day 2

On the second day of the Royal Ascot meeting, the spotlight shines on the highly anticipated Group 1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, widely regarded as the most lucrative race of the entire week, with a prize pool of £1 million. Below, you’ll discover our comprehensive collection of Royal Ascot betting tips, previews, trends.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips Day 2

2:30pm: Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2)

The Queen Mary Stakes, a captivating Group 2 race over 5 furlongs, will be one of the highlights of the second day of Royal Ascot 2023. Scheduled to take place at 14:30 on Wednesday, 21st June, this thrilling contest promises a display of speed, agility, and talent from the participating fillies.

Key Trends for Queen Mary Stakes Winners:

Age: The race is exclusively for 2-year-olds.
Price: 4 out of the last 12 winners were favorites or joint favorites, while 8 out of 12 winners finished in the top 3 in the betting.
Stall: 9 out of the last 12 winners were drawn in stall 12 or higher.
Last Run: 10 out of 12 winners won their previous race before the Queen Mary Stakes, with 1 out of 12 placing. Additionally, 10 out of 12 winners had their last run within the last 40 days.
Previous Course Form: Only 1 out of 12 winners had a previous run at Ascot, and 1 out of 12 winners had a previous win at Ascot.
Previous Distance Form: 9 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous run over 5 furlongs, and 8 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win over 5 furlongs.
Previous Flat Form: 7 out of 12 winners had participated in at least 2 previous flat runs, while all 12 winners had at least 1 previous flat win.
Season Form: 7 out of 12 winners had at least 2 runs that season, and 11 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 1 win during the current season.

Past 10 winners

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Leading Fancies:

Out Of The Stars is a filly by Zoustar and is the sister of a winner overseas. Her dam has achieved victories over 5f and 6.5f, including as a 2-year-old, and is a half-sister to the useful 2-year-old 5f winner Little Kim. Despite a slow start in a Kempton novice race in April, Out Of The Stars showed promise by successfully landing the odds. There is potential for her to be much better than her current form suggests, and she will be equipped with headgear on this occasion looks a fair price.

Midnight Affair, a filly by Dark Angel, showcased her potential on her debut at Newmarket and confirmed that promise by winning a class 2 event at Beverley over 5f on good to firm ground, finishing 1¼ lengths ahead of Flora of Bermuda and was well on top at the finish. Her trainer is well represented once again but she is the pick of the runners for me.

Crimson Advocate, a half-sister to the talented US winner Money Moves, displayed significant improvement from her debut when she won an 11-runner non-graded event at Gulfstream by 3½ lengths. Broke well and led throughout the race while wearing blinkers. It is likely that she will continue to progress but this is a all together different rest.

Born To Rock, a Soldier’s Call filly, was purchased for €17,000 as a yearling and for 110,000 gns as a 2-year-old. Her dam is a maiden half-sister to the useful 7f-1¼m winner Match Maker and the US 2-year-old Grade 3 1m winner More Than Love. Born To Rock made an impressive winning debut at Yarmouth four weeks ago.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Midnight Affair

Each Way Alternative: Out Of The Stars

3:05pm: The Kensington Palace Stakes

The Kensington Palace Stakes Handicap is a relatively new addition to the Royal Ascot schedule, making its debut in 2021. This thrilling race is scheduled to take place at 3:05 on Wednesday, 21st June, as part of the second day’s racing at Royal Ascot 2023.

Leading Contenders:

Tamarama showed progress last season, winning at Chelmsford over 10f on her final start for Charles Hills. She has continued to improve under her current yard, winning a 1m handicap at Kempton two weeks ago. Despite a 5 lb higher mark, she shouldn’t be discounted, especially with Dettori riding.

Crystal Caprice, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Ryan Moore, swiftly developed into a progressive filly last year. She completed a hat-trick in a 1m handicap in September and secured a good third-place finish at listed level. Although she finished fourth in an Ayr listed event over 10f on her reappearance, needs to defy a career-high mark back at this level.

Sly Madam returned to winning ways on heavy ground at Windsor over 1m in April. Creditable performances  recent starts, except for a race at Leicester where the quick ground and conditions didn’t suit her. Good jockey claiming a valuable 5lbs, she has a good chance and is well weighted based on her previous run at Ascot. Would enjoy further rain and could perform well at an attractive price.

Divine Light is a lightly-raced mare who secured a victory at Marseilles Vivaux over 10f in June. She had a respectable performance in listed company at Deauville over 1m in her final start in France last summer. Joined a yard known for their success with new recruits, looks interesting back in handicaps.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Divine Light

Each Way Alternative: Sly Madam

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3:40pm: Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2)

The Duke of Cambridge Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain exclusively for fillies and mares aged four years or older. It is held at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 meters) as part of the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting, taking place in June. Originally known as the Windsor Forest Stakes, it was renamed in 2013 to honour Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. The race was established to encourage the retention of fillies and mares in racing. With its rich history and competitive field, the Duke of Cambridge Stakes adds excitement and anticipation to the second day of the Royal Ascot event.

Key Trends for Duke of Cambridge Stakes Winners:

Age: 11 out of the last 12 winners were aged 4.
Price: 4 out of the last 12 winners were favourites or joint favourites, and 7 out of 12 winners finished in the top 3 in the betting.
Last Run: 3 out of the last 12 winners won their previous race before the Duke of Cambridge Stakes, while 10 out of 12 winners placed in their last run. Additionally, 9 out of 12 winners had their last run within the last 45 days.
Previous Course Form: 7 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Ascot, but only 2 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win at Ascot.
Previous Distance Form: 9 out of 12 winners had participated in at least 4 previous runs over 8 furlongs, and 8 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 2 previous wins over 8 furlongs.
Previous Flat Form: 9 out of 12 winners had at least 7 previous flat runs, and 10 out of 12 winners had at least 3 previous flat wins.
Rating: 10 out of 12 winners had a rating of 105 or higher.
Group Wins: 9 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win in a group 1-3 race.
Season Form: 11 out of 12 winners had at least 1 run during the current season, and 4 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 1 win in the current season.

Past 10 Winners

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Leading Fancies:

Jumbly concluded her time with Harry & Roger Charlton by winning the Valiant Stakes on the round course. After being sold for 1,250,000 gns, she made a promising return from a 10-month break with a second-place finish in the Lanwades Stud Stakes at the Curragh. Has the ideal profile for this and looks the one to beat for for the Joseph O`Brien team.

Prosperous Voyage, who was narrowly second in the 1000 Guineas last year, regained her form by winning the Falmouth. Her victory in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom by a ¾ length from Random Harvest showcased her quality. She is a strong contender however I`m not a fan of horses having a hard race at Epsom then coming her and given her profile could just be vulnerable on that count.

Grande Dame, Getting better with age. Claimed a listed race victory at Sandown last summer and finished third in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket to end her campaign. With relatively few miles on her, it wouldn’t be surprising if she continues to improve and looks a better angle for each way support than some of the more exposed types in the field.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Jumbly

Each Way Alternative: Grande Dame

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4:20pm: Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1)

The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes is a prestigious Group 1 race held over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs (1,980 meters). It is scheduled to take place at 16:20 on Wednesday 21st June, marking the second day of the highly anticipated Royal Ascot 2023 event.

Key Trends for Prince Of Wales’s Stakes Winners:

Age: All 12 of the last winners were aged 4 or 5.
Price: 3 out of the last 12 winners were favourites, and 11 out of 12 winners finished in the top 3 in the betting.
Last Run: 8 out of the last 12 winners won their previous race before the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, and 10 out of 12 winners at least placed in their last run. Additionally, 8 out of 12 winners had their last run within the last 32 days.
Previous Distance Form: 9 out of 12 winners had participated in at least 2 previous runs over 10 furlongs, and 10 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 1 win over 10 furlongs.
Previous Flat Form: 11 out of 12 winners had at least 8 previous flat runs, and all 12 winners had at least 4 previous flat wins.
Rating: 10 out of 12 winners had a rating of 119 or higher.
Group Wins: 7 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win in a Group 1 race, and all 12 winners had at least 1 previous win in a Group 1-3 race.
Season Form: 10 out of 12 winners had at least 1 run during the current season, and 9 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 1 win in the current season.

Past 10 Winners

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Leading Fancies:

Luxembourg, achieved a third top-level victory in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, showed great determination in fending off Bay Bridge. In what could be a good hour or so for Ryan Moore he is taken to give the the Jockey another group 1 success at Royal Ascot.

Adayar, the winner of the Derby and King George in 2021, had limited outings last year and narrowly lost to Bay Bridge in the Champion Stakes over the same course and distance. He comfortably returned to winning form in the rearranged Gordon Richards Stakes and looks the main danger to the selection.

Mostahdaf, the winner of two Group 3 races in 2022, struggled in testing conditions during his final start in the Arc. Bounced back with an impressive win in the Group 3 Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz. Didn’t replicate that form in the Dubai Sheema Classic but is high class on his day and could be the one to pick up a place.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Luxembourg

Each Way Alternative: Mostahdaf

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5:00pm: Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap)

The Royal Hunt Cup is a renowned flat handicap horse race open to horses aged three years and older in Great Britain. Held at Ascot, the race covers a distance of 1 mile (1,609 meters). It showcases the skill and versatility of both seasoned and emerging racehorses as they compete for victory.

Key Trends for Royal Hunt Cup Winners:

Age: 8 out of the last 12 winners were aged 4.
Price: None of the last 12 winners were favourites, but 4 out of 12 winners finished in the top 3 in the betting.
Weight: 9 out of the last 12 winners carried between 8st 11lbs and 9st 3lbs.
Stall: 9 out of the last 12 winners came from stall 11 or higher.
Last Run: 2 out of the last 12 winners won their previous race before the Royal Hunt Cup, and 5 out of 12 winners placed in their last run. Additionally, 9 out of 12 winners had their last run within the last 60 days.
Previous Course Form: 7 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Ascot, and 3 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win at Ascot.
Previous Distance Form: 10 out of 12 winners had participated in at least 3 previous runs over 8 furlongs, and 8 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 1 win over 8 furlongs.
Previous Flat Form: 11 out of 12 winners had at least 8 previous flat runs, 11 out of 12 winners had at least 2 previous flat wins, and 9 out of 12 winners had at least 3 previous flat wins.
Rating: 10 out of 12 winners had a rating of 96 or higher.
Group Wins: Only 1 out of 12 winners had at least 1 win in a Group 1-3 race.
Season Form: 10 out of 12 winners had at least 1 run during the current season, and 3 out of 12 winners had achieved at least 1 win in the current season.

Past 10 Winners

Leading Contenders:

Perotto, the winner of the Britannia over the course and distance at the 2021 Royal meeting, had a slightly underwhelming season last year. However, he showed promise in his reappearance for new trainer Roger Varian, finishing seventh in the Victoria Cup over 7 furlongs. Returning to 1 mile should suit him.

Ghaly, a lightly-raced 7-year-old, showcased his best form when winning 1-mile handicaps at York and Newmarket in the latter part of 2022. Oisin Murphy has been booked to ride for the yard that claimed victory in this race in 2021, and I`m a big fan of runners from this yard after a lay off, intriguing contender.

Bless Him, the winner of the 2017 Britannia over the course and distance, proved his capabilities in top-end handicaps last year. After an unlucky seventh-place finish in this race, he went on to win the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket and secure second place in the International here. Shaped in 2 runs this season like this was the plan and Jaime Spencer a good man to have on your side in these handicaps.

Reach For The Moon, who finished second in the Hampton Court Stakes at this meeting a year ago, had a poor performance in soft-ground Newmarket Group 3 on his reappearance, likely due to pulling too hard in blinkers. Will need headgear removed and a switch to handicap company to make a differece.

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Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Ghaly

Each Way Alternative: Bless Him

5:35pm: Queens Vase

The Queen’s Vase, a prestigious Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain, is a thrilling event open exclusively to three-year-old horses. Taking place at Ascot, this challenging race covers a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs, and 34 yards (2,847 meters). With its unique blend of stamina and speed, the Queen’s Vase tests the capabilities and endurance of the talented young horses competing for victory.

Key Trends for Queen’s Vase Winners:

Age: The race is exclusively for 3-year-olds.

Price: 5 out of the last 12 winners were favourites, while 11 out of 12 winners finished in the top 3 in the betting.

Last Run: 5 out of the last 12 winners won their previous race before the Queen’s Vase, and 10 out of 12 winners had their last run within the last 47 days.

Previous Course Form: None of the 12 winners had a previous run at Ascot, and none of the winners had a previous win at Ascot

Previous Distance Form: None of the 12 winners had at least 1 previous run over 14-16 furlongs, and none of the winners had at least 1 previous win over 14-16 furlongs.

Previous Flat Form: 9 out of 12 winners had participated in at least 3 previous flat runs, and all 12 winners had at least 1 previous flat win.
Rating: 9 out of 12 winners had a rating of 94 or higher.
Group Wins: Only 1 out of 12 winners had at least 1 win in a group 1-3 race.
Season Form: 8 out of 12 winners had at least 2 runs that season, and 6 out of 12 winners had achieved a previous win during the current season.

Leading Fancies:

Gregory made a highly impressive winning start and further solidified his potential with a comfortable victory in a listed race at Goodwood in his last outing. Stayed on well that day confirming potential for these types of trips Frankie Dettori in the saddle and a worthy favourite if not a little shorter than was expected.

Saint George is a progressive horse who enters this race seeking a third consecutive win, following a convincing victory in an 8-runner event at Doncaster. While this is a tougher assignment, there is a possibility for further improvement and looks fair each way value.

Peking Opera, after winning at the second attempt, showed continued improvement on his return at Navan, with Etna Rosso finishing behind him. With more potential to be unlocked at this distance and the fact he represents top connections who would not be running here if did not think was up to this level then has to be considered a strong contender.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Peking Opera

Each Way Alternative: Saint George

6:10pm: Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed)

The Windsor Castle Stakes is an esteemed listed contest held at Royal Ascot. Run over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 meters) and is scheduled to take place at 18:05 on Wednesday, 21st June during the second day of the prestigious Royal Ascot 2023 meeting. The race attracts a competitive field of talented two-year-old horses, showcasing their speed and potential.

Key Trends for Windsor Castle Stakes Winners:

Age: The race is for 2-year-olds only.
Price: 4 out of the last 12 winners were favourites, and 6 out of 12 winners finished in the top 3 in the betting.
Stall: 7 out of the last 12 winners were drawn in stall 18 or higher.
Last Run: 5 out of the last 12 winners won their previous race before the Windsor Castle Stakes, and 11 out of 12 winners had their last run within the last 34 days.
Previous Course Form: 2 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Ascot, and 1 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win at Ascot.
Previous Distance Form: All 12 winners had at least 1 previous run over 5 furlongs, and 9 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win over 5 furlongs.
Previous Flat Form: All 12 winners had at least 1 previous flat run, 10 out of 12 winners had at least 2 previous flat runs, and 10 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous flat win.
Rating: None of the last 12 winners had a rating available.
Group Wins: None of the last 12 winners had at least 1 win in a Group 1-3 race.
Season Form: All 12 winners had at least 1 run in the current season, 10 out of 12 winners had at least 2 runs in the current season, and 10 out of 12 winners had at least 1 win in the current season.

Past 10 Winners

Leading Contenders:

Maximum Impact comes from a strong pedigree and demonstrated his ability to handle very deep ground when he won impressively by 12 lengths on debut at Leicester in April. Stepping up in class, he showed further improvement by comfortably defeating Action Point and three others over the same course and distance last month. It is surprising to see him fitted with a tongue tie now, but he sets a high standard and the one to beat.

World Of Darcy made a perfect start at Pontefract last month and was supported in the betting. With a stablemate winning since then, World Of Darcy performed admirably in the National Stakes at Sandown, finishing as the best of the rest behind the talented Elite Status, trainer does well with these types.

Barnwell Boy, an early foal, displayed the acceleration of a promising juvenile when winning decisively on debut at Goodwood over 6 furlongs a month ago. The drop to 5 furlongs should not be an issue considering the speed he showed, and he appears to be a bright prospect with a lot of potential.

Johannes Brahms, a Siyouni colt purchased for 200,000 gns as a yearling, is a half-brother to a 5-furlong winner named Dream By Day. Overcoming inexperience, Johannes Brahms justified his favoritism and won at Naas last month. Although the race did not unfold as expected, the time recorded was impressive, and with strong connections has to be respected.

Royal Ascot Betting Tips: Maximum Impact

Each Way Alternative: World Of Darcy

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