Royal Ascot — 20 June 2026

What we said before each race, and what won. Published that morning at 8am and never edited.

6 races · we bet 4 · we named the winner in 1

14:30 Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)

Did not win

Class 1 · 5f · Good To Firm · 21 ran

Won by: Orthodox (GB) at 9/2 · then El Floridita (GB), Mussab (GB)

What we said: Ryan Moore/O'Brien first string, Group 3 Curragh form franked, ideal going, mid-draw (13) avoids worst of bias, and No Nay Never x Acclamation is a pure speed pedigree built for this test

15:05 Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2)

Did not win

Class 1 · 1m3f211y · Good To Firm · 12 ran

Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Jan Brueghel (5/1)

Won by: Giavellotto (IRE) at 9/1 · then Kalpana (GB), Goliath (GER)

What we said: Ryan Moore booking for O'Brien (27% T+J combo, 2438 runs), St Leger champion with proven cruising speed, Good To Firm suits a galloping type and 1m3f211y is his optimum trip

15:40 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1)

Placed

Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm · 18 ran

Our bet: Satono Reve (7/2)

Won by: Almeraq (GB) at 25/1 · then Satono Reve (JPN), Joliestar (AUS)

What we said: high draw (18), Ryan Moore booked, multiple G1 winner who was arguably unlucky in this same race 12 months ago, and first-time headgear plus ideal fast ground conditions align perfectly

16:20 Jersey Stakes (Group 3)

Did not win

Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm · 16 ran

Our bet: Saber Strike (85/40)

Won by: Thesecretadversary (IRE) at 20/1 · then Take Charge Star (IRE), Morris Dancer (IRE)

What we said: back-to-back wins including Listed success at Newmarket, Haggas in cracking form (22% 14d), Marquand a strong Ascot performer, and 85/40 suggests market fully agrees

17:35 Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

Placed

Class 2 · 1m1f212y · Good To Firm · 16 ran

Not a bet. The horse we made most likely: Perisher (9/1)

Won by: Lost Boys (IRE) · then Amadeus Mozart (IRE), Perisher (IRE), Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA)

What we said: back-to-back wins culminating in a 4½-length Naas demolition, Buick booked for JP O'Brien, and damsire Dark Angel thrives on today's Good To Firm despite sire flag

18:10 Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race)

We named the winner

Class 2 · 2m5f143y · Good To Firm · 13 ran

Our bet: Illinois (5/2)

Won by: Illinois (IRE) · then French Master (IRE), Mr Hollywood (IRE)

What we said: Gold Cup C&D silver medal is the class benchmark here; Ryan Moore, A P O'Brien firing at 24%, and ideal Good to Firm ground make this the standout angle

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