Best Bet Of The Day ~ Saturday 22nd June

[BillyHills]

3.05 Royal Ascot: Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (1m4f) Quite a competitive renewal of the Hardwicke Stakes, and not much between a few of these on bare form figures. Ektihaam, Thomas Chippendale and Noble Mission all have possibilities. The favourite Mount Athos is the highest rated but didn’t beat much last time and doesn’t appeal from a value point of view and one that is overpriced may be Aiken. His fourth in a stronger race last year reads well and now steps back to 12f after two decent attempts at longer trips. Sir Michael Stoute has a terrific record in this race and his runner Sir John Hawkwood might be worth a saver at the prices.

Selections:

1pt Aiken 12/1

Stan James

[chris34]

Re: Best Bet Of The Day ~ Saturday 22nd June 5.15 Newmarket Gabbiano had won his 2 previous starts prior to looking far from straightforward last time out, 5lb higher for that last win and easy enough to swerve after that run last time out. My Son Max is becoming costly to follow and last 2 efforts have been some way below what is required to win here. Arctic Lynx will pop up at some point, simply shapes as if just going through the motions at the moment but is now down to his last winning mark and sure to come good at some point might just be better on the AW though. Nardin is clearly unexposed and open to more improvement won a maiden on the AW in Sept before making a very promising comeback over this CD last time out in 2 weeks ago, should come on for that if this isn’t too soon further 2lb higher aswell today only 3 year old in the lineup a tough ask against some battle hardened sprinters. Trojan Rocket might be the one to stick with he had a very impressive season last year winning 4 times including over this CD twice and also the Rowley mile once, better than ever when landing a handicap a tough handicap at Windsor 3lb higher for that but clearly still improving any rain wouldn’t be a problem and also handles fast conditions aswell very versatile sort. 1pt win Trojan Rocket 9/2 Bet365