Royal Ascot day 2 racing tips: Best free bets for Wednesday, June 18
Royal Ascot racegoers
The Planet Sport tipsters have another fistful of top selections for day two of action at Royal Ascot. Can they help you bash the bookies on Wednesday, June 18?
The Prince of Wales's Stakes (1620) is the highlight of another busy day of top quality Flat racing this Wednesday afternoon.
Let's begin with a quick run through of our tips, with the reasons why we've picked them further down the page.
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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's latest update)
Wednesday Royal Ascot tips:
14:30 (Ascot) Zelaina
15:05 (Ascot) Shackleton
15:40 (Ascot) Fallen Angel
16:20 (Ascot) Los Angeles
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17:00 (Ascot) My Cloud
17:35 (Ascot) Kayhana
18:10 (Ascot) Old Is Gold
14:30 (Ascot) Zelaina
Zelaina impressed securing a comfortable victory at Nottingham on debut. Broke exceptionally well from the gate to make all which could be an advantage against this field in the Queen Mary Stakes.
Starspangledbanner filly Spicy Marg won a four-runner Newmarket contest in early May. Demonstrated a good turn of foot during the closing 1f. Big physical performer who will continue to improve through the season.
American raider Lennilu remains unbeaten after two starts. Easy victories recorded at Keeneland and Gulfstream.
Form of a True Love second among Listed company at the Curragh could prove key. Winner appears to be a classy filly and return to 5f will suit.
15:05 (Ascot) Shackleton
Shackleton appeared to need the run when well-beaten in the G2 Gallinule Stakes on seasonal reappearance.
Juvenile form is strong including a third in the G3 Zetland Stakes and will be a leading chance in the Queen's Vase.
Devil's Advocate might not have shown his best form yet. Unsuited by Epsom on return and produced a better fourth in the G2 Dante Stakes next time.
Scanidinavia was a winner of a maiden at Navan on seasonal reappearance. Improving.
Carmers remains unbeaten in two starts. Stepped up from a Ballinrobe success to win the Listed Yeats Stakes. Clearly enjoys a stamina test. Holds appeal.
15:40 (Ascot) Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel is a proven G1 performer having taken the Irish 1000 Guineas last season.
Not disgraced when stepping up to this distance finishing fourth in the G1 Prix de l’Opera on final start of three-year-old campaign.
Entitled to improve for a disappointing effort in the G1 Locking Stakes on reappearance in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes.
One Look started the season with a success and was not disgraced when second at the Curragh next start. Looks a better filly as a four-year-old.
Cinderella's Dream returned to the UK winning the G2 Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket. Second tackling the G1 Breeders Cup Filly & Mare Turf last season. Sets a high standard.
Form of Elmalka running second behind the just mentioned at Newmarket could be strong. Was good enough to win the G1 1000 Guineas as a three-year-old.
16:20 (Ascot) Los Angeles
Los Angeles was a G1 Irish Derby winner as a three-year-old. Improving this season having fought hard taking the Tattersalls Gold Cup ahead of the re-opposing Anmaat last start.
Aidan O'Brien's four-year-old enjoys a battle and is hard to fault in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes with Ryan Moore in the saddle.
Anmaat was a surprise winner of the G1 British Champion Stakes over course and distance end of last campaign.
Connections expect the seven-year-old to progress for seasonal reappearance at the Curragh.
See The Fire will benefit from a mares allowance. Wide margin winner at York when last seen who tends to be consistent. In the mix.
Map Of Stars is an interesting French contender. Already recorded two Group wins this season. No concerns regarding race fitness. Very competitive.
17:00 (Ascot) My Cloud
My Cloud is a beautifully bred half-brother to G1 winner Palace Pier and is a leading chance in the Royal Hunt Cup.
Qirat was only denied a nose over 7f at the course returning this season. Recorded two wins and two placings from six outings last campaign. Improved since gelding operation October 2023.
Fox Legacy delivers second start for new trainer. Produced a winning reappearance after a gelding operation at Newmarket early May and room for further progression.
The Liffey was a fair fourth in the Listed Owenstown Stud Stakes commencing the season making stable debut. Lightly campaigned after four starts. Interesting.
17:35 (Ascot) Kayhana
Gavin Cromwell's Kayhana delivers second start for a new yard in the Kensington Palace Stakes.
Appeared to be enjoying new surroundings running a head second in a handicap at Gowran Park on seasonal reappearance. Excellent 50% place strike rate including one career win from twelve starts.
Arisaig is an interesting contender. Making steady progress this campaign including a good second over course and distance last time.
Arolla started the season with a strong second at Musselburgh. Thought good enough to contend Listed races as a juvenile.
Rainbows Edge is yet to miss the frame tackling this trip in three attempts. Big ask from top weight. Progressive filly capable of overcoming current handicap mark.
18:10 (Ascot) Old Is Gold
Old Is Gold was purchased by Wathnan Racing ahead of the Royal meeting and will be ready for the Windsor Castle Stakes.
Built on a debut third over course and distance with a comfortable victory attempting a Beverley contest.
Rogue Legend is the leading Irish representative. Wide margin winner past two outings at Cork and Tipperary. Extra experience compared to some of these might prove an advantage.
Dickensian could prove to be over-priced. Better anticipated.
Jan Steen finished third on second career start and winner boosted form by placing among Stakes company next time. Easy 4.5L success debuting at Thirsk.
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