Royal Ascot 2026 reaches its conclusion with the most gruelling test of the week, the Queen Alexandra Stakes at 6.10pm.
The race is run over two miles, five and a half furlongs, making it the longest contest staged across the entire five-day meeting.
Stamina is the defining quality any contender must possess, which explains why jumps trainers have dominated this race in recent years.
Willie Mullins has won three of the last five renewals and saddles the market favourite, Le Destrier, this time around.
Le Destrier finished a close third to Gold Cup hero Scandinavia on his last start at Leopardstown, confirming his position at the head of the market is well deserved.
However, BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE appeals as the more interesting betting proposition for those seeking a bigger return at a generous price.
Andrew Balding’s six-year-old has won four times over two miles and wasn’t stopping when finishing sixth in the Chester Cup over two miles two furlongs on his most recent outing.
He looks a thorough stayer and this significant step up in trip could unlock further improvement from a horse who has won seven of his 17 career starts.
Playing him in the World Pool Win and Place markets gives punters the chance of a rewarding payout should he run to his potential in the finale.
In the earlier Golden Gates Stakes at 5.35pm, SPYCE represents an interesting Win and Place proposition at a price that looks too big relative to his recent form.
He finished not far behind Lost Boys and Sahara King in the London Gold Cup at Newbury last month, yet is available at more than three times the price of that pair.
Last season, Spyce was considered good enough to contest Group company after winning his maiden at the second attempt, and he was not disgraced in two Group Three contests.
With Alan King’s horses in excellent form, including a winner at Ascot on Tuesday, Spyce looks primed to run a big race in the Golden Gates.
PRINCLING is another horse worth supporting in the Win and Place market with World Pool ahead of Saturday’s card.
He ran a solid race in the competitive Silver Bowl handicap over a mile at Carlisle last time out, getting outpaced before sticking on to finish fourth.
The step up to ten furlongs looks certain to bring about further improvement and he is well worth including in your selections for the afternoon.