Key info and expert advice for the last day of Royal Ascot
There is no winding down on the fifth day of Royal Ascot what with the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee and all to play for in the top human performers with trainer and jockey titles wide open.
Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore have ground to make up after a topsy turvy week as it is Frankie Dettori and John Gosden just in front and the likes of Sir Michael Stoute and William Buick hot on their heels.
There is plenty of action elsewhere with eight other meetings, two over the jumps at Gowran Park and Perth, and northern Ireland's feature that is the Magners Ulster Derby (3.35) at Down Royal.
Going report
Royal Ascot (first race at 2.30)
Good to firm (GoingStick: stands' side 8.9, centre 8.9, far side 9.0, round 8.6 on Saturday at 8.15am)
Redcar (1.35)
Good to firm (4mm applied overnight to maintain the going)
Gowran Park (1.40)
Good (from good, good to firm in places)
Ayr (1.45)
Good, good to firm in places (GoingStick 7.9 on Saturday at 7am)
Down Royal (1.55)
Good to firm
Perth (2.00)
Good (GoingStick 7.7 on Friday at 8am). Rail movements: R1, 3, 5 & 8 +105y, R2 +78y, R4 & 6 +116y, R7 +86y
Newmarket (2.10)
Good to firm (GoingStick 7.2 on Friday ay 11.30am). Rail movements: R2 +21yds
Lingfield (6.00)
Good to firm, good down the hill. Rail movements: R1, 2 & 3 +5y
Haydock (6.15)
Good to firm (GoingStick 7.7 on Saturday at 6.30am). Rail movements: R1 +33y, R3, 4, 5 & 6 +11y
Market movers
2.05 Redcar: Indian Vision 7-2 (from 9-2)
3.10 Perth: Politeness 11-2 (from 7)
3.50 Redcar: Marnie James 13-2 (from 10)
5.20 Newmarket: Rockies Spirit 8-1 (from 9)
What to back
Pricewise's Tom Segal (£) looks to follow up his three Royal Ascot winners for members yesterday. The Tips Box is full of other experts and Signposts Sweetspots has three statistical-based tips.
For those wanting a quick one to follow, check out the ten-second tips.
What to read
For those staying the distance at Royal Ascot let Stuart Riley pep you up for a sparkling fifth day as he sets the scene in Ascot Fever.
Check out winning Coronation Stakes jockey Colm O'Donoghue's thoughts on that win on Alpha Centauri.
What to watch
Top of the list is the popular Postcast hosted by Lee Mottershead.
Not forgetting the Irish angle with the What's The Word forum.
Still not sure about Australian challenger Redkirk Warrior in the Diamond Jubilee. Check out this video.
Finally check out Friday's highlights.
The best of Racing Post Sport
One day to wait for England's next game but supporters will be checking out main rivals Belgium as they face Tunisia today. Mark Langdon has the bet for the 1pm BBC1 match.
Germany are in action later andDan Childs has a betfor this 7pm game on ITV.
Final thought
With apologies to the Queen but eyes should swivel to Newmarket as Enable's half-sister Entitle makes her debut in the colours of her owner breeder Khalid Abdullah in the novice race at 2.10.
For the freshest betting advice, based on latest going and market conditions, don't miss the Live Tipster every afternoon. Just click Raceday Live at racingpost.com or the mobile app
Published on 23 June 2018inPreviews
Last updated 11:20, 23 June 2018
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