Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips for Royal Ascot on Saturday
Flying filly FLORA OF BERMUDA (3.40) is ready to flower in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. She must have walked under a ladder or smashed a mirror at some point last season, as she enjoyed some desperate luck in a trio of Group 1 contests.
Her close third in the British Champions Sprint over today's course and distance last October came despite being caught out wide. It does show she has the ability to win a race like this when things drop her way.
She didn't get the clearest of passages when beaten a neck by Inisherin in the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes on her return to action.
This race should set up for her – all she needs is a slice of luck. Have 2pts each-way at 10-1. Sky Bet is paying out on five places. The Wokingham Stakes is the big sprint handicap of the week.
GERMANIC (5.00) had some promising form for William Haggas last year and he's run well on both his starts since joining Julie Camacho.
He clearly needed the run on his debut for his new trainer at Leicester in April and he improved when a close second behind Ferrous on Newcastle's all-weather track.
The winner was completing a hat-trick of victories and my fancy should be spot on for his third start of the season. Have 1pt each-way at 20-1. Sky Bet is going seven places.
German form is often underrated and that looks to be the case with PALLADIUM (3.05) in the Hardwicke Stakes. He won the German Derby before being sold for £1.4m to go hurdling with Nicky Henderson.
His Huntingdon hurdles victory was his sole jumps run before switching to the Gosdens for a Flat campaign. There was a lot to like about his attitude when only headed close home by Hamish on soft ground at Goodwood two weeks ago.
Although most of his form was on soft in Germany, he moves like he will appreciate a faster surface. Have 1pt each-way at 20-1. A few firms are offering four places.
The traditional final race of Royal Ascot is the Queen Alexandra Stakes. The demands of this marathon contest should suit TROOPER BISDEE (6.10). If he gets into a rhythm out in front, he will be hard to pass. Have 1pt each-way at 12-1.
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