Paul Ferguson two selections for us on day one at Royal Ascot; Toronado at 2.30 and Kingman at 4.25. Compare odds and bet.
Runner-up at last year’s meeting Toronado (2:30) is fancied to get favourite backers off to the best possible start at this year’s Royal meeting, by landing the opening Queen Anne Stakes for Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes.
The High Chaparral colt has won first time out in each of his two seasons racing, so the lack of a prep run isn’t a concern, and he looks a cut above his rivals here. The ground is not a concern for the four-year-old, who was trading at evens this morning.
Another warm order on the opening day is Kingman (4:25) and the impressive Irish Guineas winner is taken to reverse Newmarket 2,000 Guineas form with Night Of Thunder, who he had beaten so comprehensively the time before in the Greenham.
Back to his best on easy ground at the Curragh last time, John Gosden’s Invincible Spirit colt should once again have conditions to suit and the easy turning mile should also play to his strengths. He was available at 11-10 with Bet Victor on Monday.
Tuesday’s selections:
2:30 Royal Ascot: Toronado; evens Stan James
4:25 Royal Ascot: Kingman; 11/10 Betvictor
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