Day Three of Royal Ascot takes centre stage today, headlined by the historic Group 1 Gold Cup over two and a half miles.
The superb Thursday card also features a blistering field of juvenile sprinters in the Norfolk Stakes and the prestigious Ribblesdale Stakes for three-year-old fillies. Have a look at our betting tips for the races, as well as the best new customer offers available from UK betting sites.
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Thursday’s Royal Ascot Betting tips
Our expert has a pair of selections for the coverage, the first of which comes in the eagerly anticipated Ascot Gold Cup (4.15pm).
2.30 Royal Ascot – Aix La Chapelle
Aix La Chapelle lands at Royal Ascot as one of the most compelling contenders of the week, bringing an elite pedigree and a commanding string of Group victories that firmly establish his world-class credentials.
While the quicker Good to Firm surface might pose a slightly different tactical question today, a runner of his immense versatility and high cruising speed has the sheer class to handle the conditions with absolute ease.
Returning this campaign as a visibly stronger and more dominant force, Aix La Chapelle possesses the engine to completely dictate terms. If he successfully translates his formidable overseas form to the Berkshire turf, his explosive turn of foot could comfortably put the opposition to the sword and upstage the established domestic favourites.
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4.15 Royal Ascot – Scandinavia
If you are hunting a good bet for day 3 at Ascot, Scandinavia presents a fascinating betting angle today. This rapidly progressing runner has slipped entirely under the radar, largely because his early-season victories occurred away from the glaring spotlight of the traditional Group-level trials.
However, a deeper dive into the clock reveals a horse crying out for exactly this type of demanding, high-tempo test. Scandinavia possesses a relentless cruising speed and an economical, low action that should absolutely glide across the firmer Ascot turf.
While plunging into this elite company represents a steep jump in grade, the stable’s quiet confidence and shrewd placement suggest he is primed for a massive run. At appealing price in the double with Aix La Chapelle, he stands out as a contender ready to win the Ascot Gold Cup.
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