Royal Ascot - King's Stand Stakes Tips

3.05 King's Stand Stakes [British Leg of The Global Sprint Challenge] (Class 1) (Group 2). 5f.

First run on the round course in 1837 but becoming the King’s Stand Plate in 1901 for 2 year olds. Today the race remains a sprint, although now run over the minimum trip of 5 furlongs for 3 year olds and upwards.

The consensus is to back the Aussies in this race as they’ve won 3 of the last 5 renewals. Nevertheless, it could be that we should look at Jeremy Noseda trained FLEETING SPIRIT this year. On Friday last week, the trainer felt her preparation was completed in exactly the manner he would have wished for on the Limekilns short gallop. TAKEOVER TARGET returns to Britain close to the peak of his powers after his major win in Singapore. TAKEOVER TARGET holds a big chance but this race is may prove a furlong too short for him. He may run again later in the meeting in the Golden Jubilee Stakes where the greater distance will be more to his liking. NATIONAL COLOUR, South African leading sprinter, also makes plenty of appeal here and at 20/1 may not be a forlorn e/w bet.

Main bet: FLEETING SPIRIT 2/1.
Next best Takeover Target e/w 6/1.

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