Emmet Kennedy, Georgia Cox, Jaime Wrenn and Jack Veitch preview all eight Group 1 races at Royal Ascot, identifying the strongest betting angles, value selections and most likely winners at the biggest Flat meeting of the year.
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From the Queen Anne Stakes through to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, the team tackle every championship race of the week and reveal the horses they believe can dominate Royal Ascot 2026.
🏆 QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M
Charlie Appleby could saddle both the favourite and second favourite with Notable Speech and Opera Ballo heading the market.
• Notable Speech
• Opera Ballo
• More Thunder
• Lake Forest
• Zeus Olympios
One member of the panel believes Zeus Olympios is overpriced at 9/1.
⚡ KING CHARLES III STAKES (GROUP 1) | 5F
Australia launches another sprint assault as Overpass heads the raiding party.
Can Europe repel the challenge through:
• American Affair
• Night Raider
• Mission Central
A confident 10/1 selection is put forward.
👑 ST JAMES'S PALACE STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M
A blockbuster clash between the British, Irish and French Guineas winners.
• Bow Echo
• Gstaad
• Rayif
The panel debate who deserves to be crowned Europe's champion miler, while one member of the team strongly fancies a 9/1 alternative.
🔥 PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M2F
Defending champion Ombudsman returns to Royal Ascot to face Arc winner Daryz.
A bullish case is made for one horse to land one of the week's biggest prizes.
🏅 ASCOT GOLD CUP (GROUP 1) | 2M4F
Three members of the panel believe Scandinavia is the bet of the entire meeting.
Georgia Cox disagrees and puts forward a strong 4/1 alternative in the staying championship.
💨 COMMONWEALTH CUP (GROUP 1) | 6F
Can Venetian Sun win at back-to-back Royal Ascot Festivals?
The team discuss her chances and reveal a fascinating 20/1 outsider.
🌟 CORONATION STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M
Can Precise secure her fourth Group 1 victory and confirm herself as one of the stars of the season?
🌍 QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES (GROUP 1) | 6F
An international cast assembles for the sprint championship.
• Joliestar
• Satono Reve
• Sajir
Strong opinions are shared on the final Group 1 of the meeting.
Georgia Cox, Jaime Wrenn, Jack Veitch and Emmet Kennedy reveal their:
• Most Likely Winner of Royal Ascot
• Best Value Bet of the Meeting
• Festival NAP
• Horse Most Likely To Become A Superstar
• Full Royal Ascot Group 1 betting guide
• Analysis of all eight Group 1 races
• Festival NAPs and best bets
• Value selections at 20/1, 10/1 and 9/1
• Royal Ascot horses to follow
• Expert insight from journalists, broadcasters and professional analysts
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