Royal Ascot handicaps are often won by horses who arrive with hidden form rather than obvious form, and this year’s Kensington Palace Stakes looks a textbook example.The race is expected to be run at a strong gallop and the high-numbered stalls hold a notable advantage. That immediately brings Alobayyah, Miss Nightfall, Rumba Numba and Stateira…

The Hunt Cup looks set to be run at a fierce gallop, and history suggests that is often the key to solving this race. With a strong high-draw bias and plenty of pace on paper, the focus naturally shifts towards horses who can settle, travel, and finish late.Erzindjan possesses arguably the ideal profile. His Newmarket…

The 2026 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes looks a genuine championship contest rather than a deep-field handicap puzzle. The race centres on defending champion Ombudsman and French superstar Daryz, whose Arc triumph elevated him into the top echelon of European middle-distance performers.The pace should be honest thanks to Devil’s Advocate and Mississippi River, ensuring a proper…

The 2026 Duke Of Cambridge revolves around several converging form lines, headed by Blue Bolt’s authoritative Goodwood return. She arrives as the most solid option after defeating Kon Tiki and Shes Perfect and still looks capable of further progression.Friendly Soul possesses the highest historical level of form in the race and would be a major…

The 2026 Queen’s Vase looks a fascinating clash between proven staying form and untapped stamina potential.Limestone arrives with the strongest credentials after his determined Listed success at Navan. He has already shown he can absorb pressure and find more when challenged, a valuable trait in this race.Galiyan is the exciting improver. His Chester maiden victory…

The 2026 Queen Mary looks stronger than average and may once again hinge on whether the American juveniles are correctly assessed by the market. More Champagne brings arguably the most compelling piece of raw form, while Ruiva possesses the explosive early speed associated with successful Wesley Ward runners. Among the home team, Senorita Bonita, Wild…

The opening days of the FIFA World Cup often produce surprises, but the latest set of fixtures appears to favour the stronger sides. France, Norway, Argentina and Austria all enter their respective matches with clear objectives and varying levels of expectation. France vs Senegal France begin their campaign as one of the tournament favourites. With…

This looks a typical Beverley sprint where race shape may prove as important as raw ability. Lord Abama should ensure an honest gallop from the inside rail, and that could set things up perfectly for runners who finish strongly.Azuinthejungle catches the eye as a horse returning to peak fitness. Last summer’s hat-trick, including over this…

This looks a modest Class 5 sprint where many runners have already shown their level. Several pace horses are drawn across the track, which should generate a decent gallop and create opportunities for those tracking the leaders.Go Lockers Go has the most attractive profile. His progression this spring, combined with a return to 6f and…