One key runner to note in each of ITV's six races on day one of Royal Ascot

1.50 Royal Ascot
Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1), 1m

Frankie Dettori had his first winner in the Godolphin blue since October 2012 during Guineas weekend on Terebellum and the man synonymous with Ascot could be celebrating again aboard this talented filly.

This will be a different test for Terebellum, who tackles the boys and the mile trip for the first time, but the way she tanked through the Dahlia Stakes on her winning return suggests she may be up to the challenge.

Frankly Darling
2.25 Royal Ascot
Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2), 1m4f

In this most unusual year, the Ribblesdale acts as an Oaks trial rather than taking place after the Classic, and John Gosden could see at least one of his smart fillies enhance their Epsom credentials here.

This level is new territory, both in trip and class, for Frankly Darling, the mount of Dettori. However, Anthony Oppenheimer’s filly was impressive on racing’s first day back when pulverising her opposition by five lengths at Newcastle and her ceiling remains unknown.

Frankly Darling caught the eye with a hugely impressive display at NewcastleCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Mogul
3.00 Royal Ascot
King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2), 1m4f

The King Edward VII also serves a different purpose this year as a trial for the Derby and Mogul could step forward as Aidan O’Brien’s number one candidate with a win in the Group 2 contest.

Mogul is already fourth in the betting for the Derby at 8-1 and will almost certainly be shorter after this race if he performs as his odds suggest he will.

Fourth in the Vertem Futurity on his last start as a juvenile, this brother to Japan has always promised to be even better at three.

Battaash
3.35 Royal Ascot
King’s Stand Stakes (Group 1), 5f

Battaash has never won at Ascot but this year there is no Blue Point, the three-time royal meeting winner who kept Britain’s most exciting sprinter in second in this race in each of the last two seasons.

Officially rated 126, 10lb more than chief market threat Glass Slippers, last season’s brilliant Nunthorpe winner may never get a better opportunity to win a King’s Stand.

Battaash has a great opportunity to win his first King's Stand StakesCredit: Edward Whitaker

4.10 Royal Ascot
Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2), 1m

Sir Michael Stoute is a master at getting horses to improve from three to four and Jubiloso could be one of the trainer's standout projects this year, starting with her return in the Duke of Cambridge.

Jubiloso did not race at two but quickly developed into a smart filly last year and was a respectable third in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes despite her relative inexperience. She appears a likely type to flourish this season.

Verdana Blue
4.40 Royal Ascot
Ascot Stakes, 2m4f

Dual-purpose horses have often thrived in the relative marathon of the Ascot Stakes and Verdana Blue sits at the head of the market for trainer Nicky Henderson.

The eight-year-old mare has always shown her liking for quick ground, which she will probably get here, and although her stamina has to be taken on trust, there are not too many horses who run in this that are also capable of winning a Grade 1 over hurdles.

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