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Maddy Playle, Lee Mottershead and Tom Collins reflect on a memorable Royal Ascot week.

The team look back at all the big talking points including the Commonwealth Cup where Campanelle was awarded the race after a stewards' inquiry demoted Dragon Symbol who was first past the post. Do the panel think the right decision was made?

Palace Pier won the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday but would he suit a step up in trip? And would he beat Poetic Flare, who was an impressive winner of the St. James's Palace Stakes, in the Sussex Stakes?

Subjectivist won the Gold Cup for trainer Mark Johnston on the Thursday and the panel discuss his performance along with Stradivarius who could only manage fourth.

Along with all the Royal Ascot discussion, the guys give their opinions on the proposal to extend the Cheltenham Festival to five days and each give a horse to watch out for this week.

Joshua Stacey & Charlie Poste speak to high-flying Gavin Cromwell after his Royal Ascot success in the Queen Mary with Quick Suzy.

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Bruce Millington is joined by Keith Melrose and Graeme Rodway for a look ahead to the final day of Royal Ascot. 

The trio preview all seven races shown live on ITV Racing, kicking off with the Chesham. Friday’s racing was put at risk due to heavy rainfall so the team make sure to assess the credentials of all runners form on softer ground.

The Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes looks an interesting battle but G-Rod thinks he’s found the best bet of the meeting and Keith Melrose is in agreement.

After picking out their fancies for each race at Royal Ascot they finish off with their NAPs of the day.

Jack Reeve is joined by Dan Childs and James Mason for a look at Euro 2020 so far and a view ahead to the upcoming fixtures. 

Both Dan and James have been impressed with France, Italy and Portugal so far while remaining cautiously optimistic surrounding England's chances. 

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Bruce Millington and Steve Palmer are back with another Sweet Spot, this week previewing the US Open taking place at Torrey Pines.

 

Steve has seven selections for this week's big tournament, which include an emphasis on both youth and experience. He also has a run through the chances of each player towards the head of the market, showing concern that one specific player may not be over their injury woes.

Maddy Playle is joined by Lee Mottershead and Mark Boylan for a look ahead to the 2021 Royal Ascot Festival 👑

Kicking things off at the royal meeting is the Queen Anne Stakes, where Palace Pier will bid to land his fourth Group 1, but having been a beaten favourite when last seen at the track in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, the team eye up some big-priced outsiders who they think can hit the frame. 

Battaash went unbeaten last season, but he will be taking to the track for the first time in almost ten months in Tuesday’s King's Stand Stakes. Are the team optimistic about the chances of the seven-year-old, or do they think he’s a vulnerable favourite?

One-time Arc favourite Love will be out to try and re-stamp her credentials among the world’s best in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes but faces tough competition from Lord North and stablemate Armory. 

Stradivarius will be bidding to win his fourth Gold Cup, in the process emulating that of Yeats from 2006 - 2009. However, with the forecast showing signs of potential showers, is there cause for concern about the John Gosden-trained seven-year-old?

The panel also dissect the St James's Palace Stakes, Commonwealth Cup, Coronation Stakes and the Diamond Jubilee Stakes before each giving a juvenile and handicapper to keep an eye on as well as their NAP of the week!

Bruce Millington is joined by David Jennings and Graeme Rodway for a look ahead to this weekend’s ITV Racing from York, Chester and Sandown.

DJ and Graeme have polar opposite views for the Queen Mother's Cup Handicap at York, but who will have the last laugh? 

The Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Sprint Handicap looks like a tricky contest on paper, but DJ thinks he might just have it sussed with a confident 6-1 selection. 

Turning their attention to Sandown, the team previews the Scurry Stakes, where DJ is not shy to mention his 11-1 winning tip in this race four years ago with none other than Battaash. 

With Royal Ascot just around the corner, the panel each give their ‘banker’ of the festival as well as a big-priced outsider to look out for. 

Bruce Millington is joined by Aidan Perkins and Dan Childs to take a look ahead at the highly anticipated 2020 European Championship.

As well as their outright bets for the tournament, the panel make their selections for the home nations’ first group games of the competition.

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