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Royal Ascot tips: Day 2 best bets and 17 horses to watch

Jack Rathborn
·6 min read

Royal Ascot is back and the racing continues after a thrilling first day.

Paddington triumphed in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, making it a memorable opening day for trainer Aidan O’Brien, securing a record 83rd victory at the meet.

The Irish 2,000 Guineas winner under Ryan Moore beat out Frankie Dettori and Chaldean.

The legendary Italian jockey, relishing his Royal Ascot swansong ahead of retirement at the end of the year, endured a frustrating start to the week, with a nine-day ban handed out for careless riding while riding the King’s horse Saga.

Here’s everything you need to know about Royal Ascot 2023 and the best tips.

When is Royal Ascot 2023 and how can I watch?

Royal Ascot 2023 starts on Tuesday 20 June and runs through to Saturday 24 June at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Luckily for racing fans Royal Ascot will be broadcasted on free-to-air ITV1 starting at 1:30 each race day. Sky Sports Racing will also provide additional coverage of the races for those who subscribe to Sky, with a live stream available to subscribers on Sky Go.

Day 2 betting tips

Alex Hammond and Oli Bell of Sky Bet give their lowdown on today’s racing

14:30 – Queen Mary: Relief Rally (Alex Hammond, 5/1)

15:05 – Kensington Palace: Yerwanthere (Oli Bell and Alex Hammond, 4/1)

15:40 – Duke of Cambridge: Jumbly (Oli Bell, 5/2), Rogue Millennium (Alex Hammond, 17/2)

16:20 – Prince of Wales: Bay Bridge (Oli Bell, 11/4), My Prospero (Alex Hammond, 5/1)

17:00 – Royal Hunt Cup: Ghaly (Oli Bell, 7/1), Dawn of Liberation (Alex Hammond e/w 40/1)

17:35 – Queens Vase: Gregory (Oli Bell, 13/8), Chesspiece (Alex Hammond, 11/2)

18:10 – Windsor Castle: Johannes Brahms (Alex Hammond, 4/1)

Analysis

15:40 Duke of Cambridge – Rogue Millennium (17/2)

Alex Hammond: “It’s money back as cash if your second or third in the 15:40 race. Rogue Millennium is my selection – she ran well at York last time.

“Daniel Tudhope takes the ride, and he rides this track particularly well. I think the stiff mile will suit, she’s been supplemented into the race – that’s a vote of confidence, I hope. Have a great day.”

17:00 Royal Hunt Cup – Intellogent (17/2) and Wanees (18/1)

Oli Bell: “Day two of Royal Ascot, the sun’s out and we’ve got some big racing again today. Prince of Wales is the big race but in the Hunt cup at five o’clock, Sky Bet are paying eight places – do get involved.

“I’m going to give you two in the Hunt cup, with those extra places. Intellogent ran really well in it last year – well treated and hopefully he’s on the right side in stall 31. If you want to be on the other side, the far side, Wanees will run well at a big price – hopefully one of those hit the board. Good luck and enjoy day two of Royal Ascot.”

Legendary jockey Ruby Walsh takes a look at the best bets on Day 2 for Paddy Power.

14:30 – Queen Mary: Relief Rally & Princess Chizara (each way)

15:05 – Kensington Palace: Crystal Caprice

15:40 – Duke of Cambridge: Jumbly (NAP)

16:20 – Prince of Wales: Luxembourg

17:00 – Royal Hunt Cup: Intellogent

17:35 – Queens Vase: Peking Opera

18:10 – Windsor Castle: Barnwell Boy

Analysis

14:30 – RELIEF RALLY & PRINCESS CHIZARA (EACH WAY)

Born To Rock was really impressive on her debut but the price is too short. I liked Relief Rally’s wins at Windsor and Salisbury – and she can outrun her odds. I was also really impressed with Princess Chizara when she won at Bath last time out. Visually, she looks brilliant and she’s overpriced after bolting up in a really good time.

15:05 – CRYSTAL CAPRICE

Crystal Caprice, Tamarama and Indian Wish are all drawn really high and I can feel a tricast coming on! Farhh To Shy could also be thrown in too. I can’t decide so take your pick!

15:40 – JUMBLY (NAP)

I was at the Curragh on the weekend that Jumbly ran and she tried to come way off the pace. Jumbly did well to even deliver a challenge and she will have improved. I’m with her to go one better.

16:20 – LUXEMBOURG

I watched Luxembourg make his seasonal reappearance and I thought he was finished, however, he bounced back and was unrecognisable when winning the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month. He looked a different horse and while he got a good ride, he was brilliant. He can improve from that win and land the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes.

17:00 – INTELLOGENT

I’ve got five that I fancy: Perotto,Intellogent, Atrium, Bless Him and Sonny Liston. In terms of picking the winner, I’m keen on Intellogent with James Doyle on board for Jane Chapple-Hyam. He ran a blinder last year and he was eye-catching on his last start at Newbury.

17:35 – PEKING OPERA

I’m with Peking Opera for Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien. It looks like he’s done just enough to win on his last two starts but he won with plenty in hand at Navan last time out. I don’t like Gregory as the favourite so I’m on Peking Opera instead.

18:10 – BARNWELL BOY

I like the favourite Barnwell Boy. I was really impressed with him at Goodwood and I’m not worried about the drop to 5f. He’ll do me!

Royal Ascot 2023 race card

Wednesday, June 21

  • Queen Mary Stakes - 2:30pm

  • Kensington Palace Stakes - 3:05pm

  • Duke Of Cambridge Stakes - 3:40pm

  • Prince Of Wales’s Stakes - 4:20pm

  • Royal Hunt Cup - 5pm

  • Queen’s Vase Stakes - 5:35pm

  • Windsor Castle Stakes - 6:10pm

Thursday, June 22

  • Norfolk Stakes - 2:30pm

  • King George V Stakes - 3:05pm

  • Ribblesdale Stakes - 3:40pm

  • Gold Cup - 4:20pm

  • Britannia Stakes - 5pm

  • Hampton Court Stakes - 5:35pm

  • Buckingham Palace Stakes - 6:10pm

Friday, June 23

  • Albany Stakes - 2:30pm

  • Commonwealth Cup - 3:05pm

  • Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes - 3:40pm

  • Coronation Stakes - 4:20pm

  • Sandringham Stakes - 5pm

  • King Edward VII Stakes - 5:35pm

  • Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes - 6:10pm

Saturday, June 24

  • Chesham Stakes - 2:30pm

  • Jersey Stakes - 3:05pm

  • Hardwicke Stakes - 3:40pm

  • Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes - 4:20pm

  • Wokingham Stakes - 5pm

  • Golden Gates Stakes - 5:35pm

  • Queen Alexandra Stakes - 6:10pm

Royal Family race schedule:

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Those who follow the Royal Ascot and horse racing throughout the UK will know the race has deep ties to the Royal Family where its Windsor Castle lies just six miles to the north. King Charles III enters eight horses that will race as follows:

Tuesday, June 20

Saga – Wolferton Stakes

Wednesday, June 21

Royal Hunt Cup - Reach For The Moon

Queen’s Vase - Circle of Fire

Thursday, June 22

King George V Stakes - Desert Hero

King George V Stakes - Market Value

Friday, June 23

Duke of Edinbrugh Stakes - Educator

Sandringham Stakes - Candle of Hope

Saturday, June 24

Wokingham Stakes - King’s Lynn