Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted June 23, 2023 Journalists Share Posted June 23, 2023 What Royal Ascot 2023 – Day 5 Where Ascot Racecourse – High St, Ascot SL5 7JX, United Kingdom When Saturday, June 24, 2023 First Race 2:30 pm BST (11:30pm AEST) Visit Ladbrokes The fifth and final day of the Royal Ascot carnival winds down with a terrific seven-race card to finish proceedings. The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) is the last of the Group 1 features across the five days and brings some Australian interest as Artorius looks to improve upon his minor placing in the 2022 edition of the race. The rain should hold off for the final day as well, so we should have picturesque conditions for the opening race at 2:30pm BST (11:30pm AEST). Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes: Artorius Artorius will be seeking redemption after running third in this race last year, and he comes into this year’s edition of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in even better form. After winning the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes on March 4 he found himself going against Australia’s best in the George Ryder Stakes, finishing fourth behind Anamoe. It was a shock to hear he would then be heading back to Europe, but his run last year is proof he can do the job. With James McDonald aboard, Artorius can secure victory for Australia. QEII Jubilee Stakes Race 3 – #2 Artorius (8) 4yo Colt | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: James McDonald (59.5kg) $4.60 with Bet365 Best Bet at Royal Ascot: Pearls And Rubies Pearls And Rubies kicked off her career with a debut win at Navan on June 11, and although the margin may not appear dominant, the win was exceptional. Aiden O’Brien’s filly missed the kick before being ridden up to find a position, and when Ryan Moore asked the daughter of No Nay Never for an effort, she obliged in kind. The jockey-trainer combination has seen plenty of success so far at Royal Ascot and we expect that to continue to start Day 5. Best Bet Race 1 – #16 Pearls And Rubies (7) 2yo Filly | T: Aiden O’Brien | J: Ryan Moore (57kg) $3 with Ladbrokes Next Best at Royal Ascot: The Antarctic The Antarctic has produced at Group 3 level already in this campaign, going on to score at Naas on May 21. That was over six furlongs, and now the 1400m down the Ascot straight looks ideal for a galloper that will be looking to make all. This son of Dark Angel should ping the lids from the grandstand side to find the front, and from there he’s going to take plenty of chasing down. Best Bet Race 2 – #2 The Antarctic (14) 3yo Colt | T: Aiden O’Brien | J: Ryan Moore (60kg) $7 with Betfair More horse racing tips View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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