Thursday's top tips: our experts give their bets for day three of Royal Ascot

Newmarket nap

Al Aasy (3.50 Newmarket)

Ran well when fifth in a better race than this last time and is expected to make no mistake for William Haggas.
David Milnes

Handicappers' nap

Finest Sound (4.10 Ascot)

Well handicapped for his impressive Haydock win and should be a big player.
Simon Turner

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Ace tipster

Highland Chief (1.15 Ascot)

Finished third among subsequent Group performers in last year's Chesham and there's still time for him to fulfil his potential.
Keith Melrose

Spotlight nap

African Dream (4.40 Ascot)

Nearly conceded 7lb to a Group 2-placed filly at Newbury last week and looks sure to run well off the same mark.
Alistair Jones

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Speed figures

Johan (4.10 Ascot)

Earned the best speed figures on the card when winning at Newbury six days ago and can strike again while the iron is still hot.
Dave Edwards

Dark horse

Khaloosy (4.10 Ascot)

Bolted up in a Wolverhampton novice last November, makes his handicap debut here and is well drawn for his in-form trainer.
Neil McCabe

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View from France

Echo De Champdoux (2.40 Compiegne)

Bumped into a handicap blot in a Grade 3 at Auteuil last time but emerged as a clear second best and this is not a strong Listed event.
Keith Melrose

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