Royal Ascot 2025 - Day One

 


14:30 Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) 1m (Str)

I was at Newbury for Lockinge day and thought the track was definitely favouring those up with the pace, so the efforts of Rosallion and NOTABLE SPEECH are both worthy of an upgrade. The former looked a touch short to me here though and I thought the 5/1 available on Charlie Appleby’s charge was more than fair.

He was coming off the back of a 196 day absence at Newbury and was keen early towards the rear, made good headway a couple of furlongs out, but his run petered out in the closing stages as was the case for many on the day. I think the rattling quick ground and the straight track at Ascot will suit him perfectly, I think he can finish ahead of Rosallion again, as he did in the 2000 Guineas last year. Paddy Power are paying 4 places so I would take advantage of that if you are able to.

NOTABLE SPEECH 5/1 - 1 Point Each-Way


15:05 Coventry Stakes (Group 2) 6f

BONE MARRA is a massive price in this while the bare form of his debut win wouldn’t be a patch on the market principles, I still think he has a fair chance of hitting the frame with firms offering the extra place. It was particularly difficult to win from off the pace that day, with 3 of the winners on the 6 race card being described as made all, one described as led early and the only other winner on the card was the very impressive Nahraan.

So given that Bone Marra fell out the stalls, ran green and outpaced early - it was remarkable when he rattled home after turning for home in last, mostly under hands and heels before a couple of late taps to seal the victory. Christophe Soumillon is an interesting booking and the way this race is typically run could suit, although he does need to sharpen up out of the gates. He’s by no means a confident selection, but I do think he is slightly overpriced at 40s with extra places available.

BONE MARRA 40/1 - 0.5 Points Each-Way



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