Royal Ascot day 1 tips: six horses to back on Tuesday

Handicappers' nap

King's Gambit (5.35 Royal Ascot)

Unlucky not to justify favouritism when a strong-finishing second over course and distance in the Hampton Court Stakes at last year's Royal Ascot. Has something to prove on this year's form, but an experiment with blinkers backfired last time and he'd rate the form pick if back to his best.
Paul Curtis

King's Gambit17:35 Ascot

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Jky: James McDonald Tnr: Harry Charlton

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Enfjaar (5.35 Royal Ascot)

Roger Varian's gelding lacked a recent run when fifth in a strong Brigadier Gerard. Should step forward from that and a good gallop in a big field promises to see him at his best.
Steffan Edwards

Enfjaar17:35 Ascot

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Jky: Jim Crowley Tnr: Roger Varian

The Punt nap

Notable Speech (2.30 Royal Ascot)

The 2024 Guineas and Sussex Stakes winner made an encouraging reappearance in the Lockinge, and with a sound surface guaranteed, his potent turn of foot could be the decisive factor.
Lee Sharp

Notable Speech14:30 Ascot

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Jky: William Buick Tnr: Charlie Appleby

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Speed figures

Mr Hampstead (5.00 Royal Ascot)

Has improved for the step up in trip, underlined by his progressive timeline, and this marathon may bring out the best in him.
Dave Edwards

Mr Hampstead17:00 Ascot

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Jky: David Egan Tnr: Raphael E Freire

Newmarket nap

Field Of Gold (4.20 Royal Ascot)

He could not be in better shape for his rematch with Ruling Court and breezed nicely on the Al Bahathri last Thursday for John and Thady Gosden.
David Milnes

Field Of Gold16:20 Ascot

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Jky: Colin Keane Tnr: John & Thady Gosden

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Dark horse

Tricky Tel (3.05 Royal Ascot)

Impressive in two wins at Chester, landing a maiden which last year's winner used as a springboard to the Coventry. Well drawn in stall one, he could pose a big danger to the market principals, as this race often favours those drawn low.
Liam Watson

Tricky Tel15:05 Ascot

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Jky: Colin Keane Tnr: Hugo Palmer

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