Horse racing tips: Three Royal Ascot value picks including 16-1 chance who will love fast ground
SUN Racing tackles day two of Royal Ascot confident of hammering the bookies with some value tips.
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ARABIAN LIGHT (5.00 Royal Ascot)
He was a good third on comeback at Newmarket last time and this trip on fast ground is ideal. He is a big price to make the frame.
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SPICY MARG (2.30) was impressive last time and can figure again.
RAHIEBB (3.05) went close at York and has scope to improve.
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SEE THE FIRE (4.20) was supplemented for £70k after her brilliant York win last time.
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