Royal Ascot clues: latest insight from our man on the Newmarket gallops

Andrea Atzeni: partnered Commonwealth Cup favourite Pierre Lapin for Roger VarianCredit: Edward Whitaker

Pierre Lapin
Roger Varian

The car park adjacent to the Limekilns was full as early as 5.40am on Saturday, such was the competition to grab the best ground for crucial pre-Ascot workouts. Last year's Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes winner was the first up the Trial Ground under Andrea Atzeni and looks Varian's best chance of a Royal Ascot winner judging by the betting for the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup. The three-year-old is difficult to get a handle on at home as he is never a flashy worker but he won't lack for fitness.

The car park adjacent to the Limekilns was full by 5.40am on Saturday

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Sir Michael Stoute

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 13 June 2020inNews

Last updated 14:28, 13 June 2020

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