Broome backed into Hardwicke favouritism as fancied fillies drift

Day five at Royal Ascot: everything you need to know before Saturday's action

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Going update: testing conditions for final day

The ground at Ascot is soft, heavy (in places) following a total 44mm of rain falling on the track since Friday.

At 6pm on Friday, clerk of the course Chris Stickels said yesterday's deluge was almost certainly a record for Royal Ascot after the first three days of the meeting were run on good to firm.

Updated at 10.30am

Non-runners: Logician ruled out

3.40: Bangkok, Mogul, Tiger Moth, Logician, Pablo Escobarr

4.20: Emaraaty Ana, Starman

5.00: Chil Chil, Count Otto, Edraak, Great Ambassador, Repartee, Streamline, Tis Marvellous, Lexington Dash, Fleeting Prince

5.35: Tamborrada, Isle Of Shark

6.10: Lethal Steps, Scaramanga, Withhold, Kloud Gate

Updated at 10.30am

Market movers: Broomethe new Harwicke favoutire

Punters have thrown their support behind Hardwicke Stakes (3.40) hope Broome this morning, with the five-year-old backed into 7-2 favourite (from 9-2).

Broome was vying for favouritism in the Group 2 with fillies Wonderful Tonight and Albaflora, both of whom have seen their prices tumble over the last 24 hours due to their proficiency on soft ground.

Two days ago, Wonderful Tonight was available at 10-1 but is now a general 4-1, with Albaflora clipped into 5-1 from 16-1 over the same period. Wonderful Tonight was the 7-2 overnight market leader but has been weak this morning.

In the same race, the William Haggas-trained Ilaraab has also been well supported and is into a general 4-1 (from 6-1).

Paddy Power market movers

2.30 Great Max 10-1 (from 12)
3.05 New Mandate 18-1 (from 22)
3.40 Broome 7-2 fav (from 4)
4.20 Art Power 9-2 (from 6)
5.00 Kings Lynn 100-30 fav (from 9-2)
5.35 Seasett 5-1 (from 11-2)
6.10 Falcon Eight 100-30 fav (from 7-2 fav)

Paddy Power spokesman Paul Binfield said: "Broome suffered his first defeat of the season in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, but punters seem to be forgiving him that in no uncertain terms in the Hardwicke Stakes.

"Backers are also putting their faith in Art Power in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes despite his not yet having struck a blow at the highest level after dotting up in a handicap at last year’s Royal extravaganza."

Updated at 10.30am

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Saturday's Royal Ascot previews:

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3.40 Royal Ascot: can Highest Ground enhance Sir Michael Stoute's superb race record?

4.20 Royal Ascot: 'He's going exceptionally well and looks a million dollars' – Group 1 insight

4.20 Royal Ascot: Dream Of Dreams to dominate in bid to go one better? Graeme Rodway has his say (Members' Club)

5.00 Royal Ascot: 'There is no denying the phenomenal training that has gone into Rohaan'

5.35 Royal Ascot: 'He's a horse we like a lot' – Roger Varian could hold key to big-field handicap

6.10 Royal Ascot: Tom Collins weighs up the chances of classy Falcon Eight for Dettori and Weld