Royal Ascot - 18 - 22 June 2024

[Ken4155]

Once again it's that time of the year when the 'plebs' get to hob-nob with the , Royas, hoo-ray Henrys and snobs, and funny hats abound.*

As one would expect, all 7 races from Ascot make up the ITV7 and, because it's such a special occasion (allegedly), the Jackpot is a massive £100K.

Neither myself nor Togo are particularly fond of Ascot as a course, but i have no doubt he will also be trying his luck at the royal meet.

Best of luck to all others who do likewise.

*If racing's not your cup of tea, i have no doubt there will be the inevitable 'fashion parades' in between the events😑

[ToraToraTora]

Are there any "stealing money" chances?

[Ken4155]

None that i can see, TTT. That's probably because there are no odds-on favs on view at the meeting.

The best 'offer' i can see is money back 'as cash' (as opposed to a free bet) up to £10 max if your horse loses in the opener. I may take advantage of that once i've had a chance to have a good look at the race.

If you're doing an e.w. bet in that race, only the 'win' part of the bet will be refunded.

[Pete65]

Paddy Power is offering a free £1 bet on any race at Royal Ascot.

[Ken4155]

All 4 of my L15 are at Ascot. No win singles - it's Ascot!

3.05;   Cowardofthecounty @ 11/2 - 6 places

3.45;   Regional @ 5/1 - 6 places

5.05;   Pied Piper @ 8/1 - 7 places

6.15;    Fox Journey @ 9/2 - 6 places

20p L15, 2 x £1 e.w. accas. 4 placed = £38, 4 winners = £4,103.

Of course i've taken full advantage of Sky's cash back offer and thrown a tenner at Facteur Cheval @ 7/2 - if it wins, it's £45 back, if it doesn't, i get my tenner back. Win win.

And of course, of course, of course i've had a little e.w. punt on Up The Clarets which, @ 80/1 (6 places) doesn't stand a chance. Then again, neither did Austria, last night.

Hoping Saffie can give Ouzo a good ride and nab a place in the 5.40 - e.w. @ 28/1.

ITV7 (& Placepot), above qualifiers plusNotable Speech and Israr.

The very best of luck to all.

[Togo]

Having a look as ever. Making my choices was a piece of whatsit after spending the morning on Local Gov. websites and sifting through the emails and forms. Bleedin mare. ITV7 split into two punts and I am off out for a walk and a gargle..... ****E/W Acca, Trebles & Doubles. ###Win Trixie. Good Luck. 

Maljoom  @9/1  2.30*
Catalyse  @11/1  3.05*
Rogue Lightning  @12/1  3.45*
Notable Speech  @5/4  4.25#
Divine Comedy  @15/2  5.05*
Torito @7/2  5.40#
Fox Journey  @9/2  8.15#   

[10ClarionSt]

The calligraphy on the invite in the TV ad is superb.

[10ClarionSt]

I'd like to think it isn't computer generated. See some of it here.

https://www.facebook.com/itv/videos/itv-invite-you-to-royal-ascot/2910989049128315/

[Ken4155]

True to form, i drew a blank.

[Ken4155]

Taking a leaf out of your book today, Togo, with an e.w. doubles, trebles and acca punt - not enough handicaps at Ascot.

2.30;   Enchanting Princess @ 10/1 - 6 places

3.05;   Highbury @ 3/1

3.45;   Breege @ 11/1 - 4 places

6.15;   Shadow Army @ 5/1 - 5 p

ITV 7; above 4 qualifiers, plus; Inspiral, Beshtani* & Roaring Success*. £1 e.w. acca to break the bank at Sky - not Monte Carlo (and first 6 in Placepot).

* denotes 20p L15 and 2 x £1 e.w. accas with, Lucky Lover Boy and Hillsin, both at Worcester.

3 x £1 e.w. bets on; Royal Rhyme, Daysofourlives and Roaring Success.

Best of luck, all.

[Togo]

I have done my usual too. The punt also allows for a cover on the remainder if the first goes down. Off out again shortly to look for this heatwave they keep threatening us with. ****E/W Acca, Trebles & Doubles. ###Win Trixie. ITV7 done also.Good luck.

Truly Enchanting  @6/1  2.30#
Illionois  @15/8  3.05#
Laurel  @4/1  3.45#
Alflaila  @17/2  4.25*
Streets of Gold  @20/1*
Elim  @8/1  5.40*  (also fancy Rajindri.   ...   Hmm)
Celtic Chieftain  @8/1  6.15*

[Ken4155]

Not quite the same 'blank' as day one - managed to get a little back fom one of my e.w. bets.

Swings and roundabouts though, as i drew £70 off 2 bets on Scotland's match last night; tenner on @ 1/1 that Scotland scored and a £5 bet builder @ 9/1 on McTominay, Adams and Shaqiri all to have at least one SOT, plus at least 3 yellows. Made up for my bet on Turkey to win 2-1 going bust in the 97th min.

ITV7; Moving Force*, Poniros**, You Got To Me**, Kyprios, Volterra**, Bellum Justum* and Divine Libra*. £1 e.w. acca.

* denotes £1 e.w. Treble, 50p e.w. Tixie for a poss (£38 e.w.) £3,406.

** denotes 50p Patent and 2 £1 e.w. Trebles for a poss (£24 e.w.) £933.

First 6 in ITV 7 also in Placepot.

Best of luck, all

[Togo]

Summer has arrived here just in time for the solitice. Maybe we should pain Stonehenge orange every year   ...  the weather has certainly improved since. 🌞😂 I am off out to enjoy it whilst it lasts, so on handy. You may have noticed over the last few weeks that I have been "following" some of the runners from the newly formed Wathnan Racing group. After a couple of places on Tuesday I passed over their runners yesterday and you know what happens   ...  They win the first with a 22/1 winner. Haha was it ever any different. Never mind try again today. ITV7 done and the PPot and JPot. Two bets from the 7 races again. *****E/W Acca, 4 timers and Trebles. ##E/W Double.  Good Luck.  

Aesterius  @9/1  2.30#
Gilded Water  @6/1  3.05*
Diamond Rain  @9/4  3.45*
Gregory   @11/2  4.25*
Native Warrior  @16/1 5.05#
First Look  @6/1  5.40*
English Oak  @5/1  6.15*

Article in the Mail racing column. 

https:// webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/racing/article-13548543/leovanni-royal-ascot-queen-mary-stakes.html

[brainiac]

Don't forget to enter the £25,000 sweepstake for Saturday's 3:45 race, it's now open. 

I got Kinross - not bad!

[Ken4155]

I drew Believing, currently a 13/2 shot.

[Togo]

I drew Believing as well. Did you see me deftly pick the "wrong" one in the first? 

[Ken4155]

I did the same in the 2nd, Togo. Beckett won it but not with the one i went for.

[Togo]

That is what you call a get out of jail card. When I got back after a wander and a pint I did an E/W treble on the last 3. Then I used 2 free £5 bets from 365 and Skybet(2 X £2.50) win on the last. There is justice out there if you hunt it down. 

[Togo]

365 even let me do a 25% win boost. Haha. 🤣

[Togo]

Back on the Ascot roller coaster again. Usual punt with the ITV7 done, plus the P.Pot and J.Pot(rolled over). ****E/W Acca, Trebles & Doubles. ###Win Trixie. Off out for an hour or two. Good Luck.

Twafeeg  @7/1  2.30#
Lake Forest  @14/1 3.05* (in from 28/1 last night)
Ramatuelle  @7/1  3.45#
Bague D'or  @12/1  4.25*
Forever Blue  @10/1  5.05*
Space Legend  @5/1  5.40#
Dyrholaey  @12/1  6.15*

[Ken4155]

Well done with the late bet, Togo. 👏

All 4 are at Ascot;

3.45;  Porta Fortuna @ 5/1 - 4 places

4.25;  Bague D'or @ 12/1 - 6 places

5.05;  Indelible @ 9/2 - 8 places

6.15;  Vantheman @ 17/2 - 7 places

20p L15, 2 x £1 e.w. accas. 4 placed = £60, 4 winners = £7,767

ITV7; above qualifuers, plus Mountain Breeze, Jasuer and Space Legend. £1 e.w. acca.

Also done Hayley's mount, Battle Queen, e.w. @ 20s to 8 places - 365 only go 16s to 6 places!

Best of luck, all.