Longshot for Day 1 of Royal Ascot

By: StableDuel Squad Published: 06/16/2025
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If you are spending up on some for Tuesday’s racecard, you’ll need to find those value picks somewhere else:

 

🎯 Queen Anne Stakes (2:30) – Docklands [£100]


Coventry Stakes (3:05) – Rock Of Thunder [£100]

  • Backdrop: Strong juveniles all around; American Gulf and Postmodern nab attention (justhorseracing.com.au).
  • Long‑shot credentials: Impressed on Leicester debut with a very late run—could relish the step‑up and group exposure.

King Charles III Stakes (3:40) – Starlust [£1000] / Regional [£5000]


St James’s Palace Stakes (4:20) – Henri Matisse [£7,000]

  • Top-line clash: Field Of Gold (favourite) versus Ruling Court—heavyweights (attheraces.com).
  • Value play: Henri Matisse impressed at Longchamp, handles firm ground, and his late kick may surprise if early leaders falter (attheraces.com).

Ascot Stakes (5:00) – Poniros (£6500)

  • Stamina test: A true marathon over 2m3f, where pace and staying power are crucial.
  • Why Poniros? Unexposed at this trip, will relish steady pace and testing ground—an ideal long‑shot in a gruelling heat.

Wolferton Stakes (5:35) – Haunted Dream [£400]

  • Race brief: Listed contest at 1m2f; Galen, Haatem, Enfjaar among those tipped (attheraces.com).
  • Each‑way appeal: Haunted Dream could improve with race fitness. Cheekpieces added and trainer connections suggest a peak run.

Copper Horse Stakes (6:10) – Charlus [£7,500]

  • Local guide: BetVictor ranks Jesse Evans, Lavender Hill Mob, Charlus as 1–2–3 picks (attheraces.com, attheraces.com).
  • Outsider value: Charlus offers a wedge price with recent form patterns fitting well for this 1m6f marathon.

🔍 StableDuel Picks Summary

Race Long‑Shot Pick(s) Estimated Odds
Queen Anne (G1, 1 m) Docklands £100
Coventry (G2, 6 f) Rock Of Thunder £100
King Charles III (G1, 5 f) Regional / Starlust (dual) £1000, £5000
St James’s Palace (G1, 7f) Henri Matisse £7000
Ascot Stakes (Heritage 2m3f) Poniros £6500
Wolferton (Listed, 1m2f) Haunted Dream £400
Copper Horse (Handicap 1m6f) Charlus £7,000

💡 Tips for Tuesday’s Strategy

  • Mind the ground: Recent rain could soften turf—favour horses proven on easier going (Docklands, Haunted Dream).
  • Pace matters: Races like King Charles III may go fast; close‑from‑off types like Starlust could exploit that.
  • Pick smartly: StableDuel portfolios thrive on diversified picks across varied race structures—Group, handicap, heritage stakes.

Good luck on Tuesday! Hope these long‑shots give you a tidy boost on StableDuel. Play smart, back responsibly.


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