Royal Ascot - Norfolk Stakes Tips

2.35 Norfolk Stakes (Class 1) (Group 2). 2 year olds. 5f

First run in 1843, this race was formerly known as the New Stakes and staged over a distance of just under 4 furlongs. Named after the Duke of Norfolk, Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot between 1945 and 1972, it became the Norfolk Stakes in 1973. It is one of the first Group races of the season for juveniles.

SOUTH CENTRAL won impressively by 13 lengths at Carlisle recently but did the opposition flatter his ability, I think not, but? FLASHMANS PAPERS will likely go off favourite following an impressive June Ascot win but it could be BAYCAT that’s waiting to pounce after rain last night and having previously slain some pretty useful opposition in the Ascot Conditions Stake at Ascot in April, or could it be WAFFLE with Dettori aboard out to test his calibre following his Leicester run? However, I’m going to mention SKID SOLO @ 33/1for just one reason namely that Peter Chapple-Hyam as a 100% record in the last 10 seasons and has won this race for the last two years; so I just mention it for interest.

Main bet: SOUTH CENTRAL 7/2.
Next best: BAYCAT 10/1 each way.

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