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 Ascot | Race 1: G2 Queen Mary Stakes

TRUE LOVE has finished second on both of her starts so far. She's by No Nay Never and is a big, strong filly, who I think will be suited by a strong pace over five furlongs. 

Zelaina looks set to go off a very short-price favourite. She's only won a Nottingham maiden but is expected to improve a lot, so she must be respected.

Ralph Beckett's Society Kiss won well at Ascot, while I know Michael Bell thinks a fair bit of his filly, Spicy Marg. They could be the other ones to keep an eye on.

Ascot | Race 2: G2 Queen's Vase

SHACKLETON was only just about ready to start back over a mile-and-a-quarter at the Curragh last time out. That showed in what was a messy race, where he met interference. He should step forward for that.

He's still got a bit to find to win this, but he'll be well-suited by the step up in trip. You must stay the trip round here and I think my horse will.

The French raider Asmarani is interesting, while I know the Roger Varian yard have always liked Rahiebb.

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Ascot | Race 3: G2 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes

I've no ride here, where Godolphin look to hold the key with Cinderella's Dream. She was impressive when winning the Dahlia Stakes and looks to be the one to beat.

Fallen Angel won the Irish Guineas and wasn't beaten all that far in the Lockinge on her reappearance, so looks to have a chance, while Running Lion and Elmalka make this a tough little race.

Ascot | Race 4: G1 Prince Of Wales's Stakes

Some still doubt LOS ANGELES, but that doesn't bother me, he's rock-solid and I wouldn't swap him for anything. He's two from two this year and I think the mile-and-a-quarter at Ascot will suit him really well.

Anmaat won the Champions Stakes in October and ran well behind us at the Curragh last time, he's an obvious challenger. 

See The Fire has been supplemented at a fair cost. She couldn't have been any more impressive in the Middleton Stakes at York and is a very nice filly, but I wonder if she's maybe just very well suited to the Knavesmire rather than Ascot.

Map Of Stars hasn't done much wrong in his career and was a little unlucky when second in the Prix Ganay last time, and then Ombudsman is a talented horse that I've ridden a couple of times. He'll probably run a big race but might not want the ground too quick.

Facteur Cheval is a high-class horse as well, making this an intriguing renewal.

Ascot | Race 5: Royal Hunt Cup

I'm on THE LIFFEY here, who has been very well-supported in the build-up to this.

He finished fourth on his first start for Joseph O'Brien – having moved from Ballydoyle – in a Listed race at Naas. That form has been franked, as the winner has gone on to win a decent race in Ireland since.

There's plenty to like about him, but it's going to be very competitive and there will be several yards who think they have a horse well-handicapped and capable of winning this.

Treasure Time and Qirat could be a couple for the shortlist.

Ascot | Race 6: Kensington Palace Stakes

No ride for me in what looks an ultra-competitive fillies handicap.

Rainbows Edge is likely to be very popular in the royal colours and having won over course and distance last time out. She's an obvious chance if taking another step forward, but there'll be plenty lurking in there who'll be expected to run above their marks.

Ascot | Race 7: Windsor Castle Stakes

KANSAS arrives here off the back of an okay run at Navan last time out. He's consistent but is yet to get his head in front and will need to find a bit more improvement to be in the mix here.

That's not out of the question at this stage of his career, but he's a Wootton Bassett out of a Galileo dam, suggesting he may want a little further in time.

Paddy Twomey's horse, Rogue Legend, has won his last two starts well, and the Wathnan horse, Old is Gold must be respected having been purchased following his Beverley win.