Horse racing tips: Royal Ascot eyecatcher screams appeal at 9-1 with red-hot jockey in charge
FIVER FLUTTER Horse racing tips: Royal Ascot eyecatcher screams appeal at 9-1 with red-hot jockey in charge
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CHILLINGHAM (3.15 Haydock)
He is more than capable of landing a blow in this big field. He stays well and has been running well since being fitted with a visor.
EACH-WAY THIEF
BALMORAL LADY (1.50 Sandown)
She made late gains in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot and should find this test a bit easier.
CLASSIC ENCOUNTER (2.25 Sandown)
He got up on the line at York last time out and should be right there again.
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