Royal Ascot 2020: Day Four Tips

13:15 Palace Of Holyrood House Handicap - Ascot

A big field but at the likely odds DANCIN INTHESTREET is the one to side with. She was unfortunate not to make a winning return when third at Haydock where she also looked well suited by her first attempt at 5f. Favourite Art Power is highly promising but the concession of a stone to Willie Haggas' unexposed filly shouldn't be underestimated. Maystar and Never Dark look the pick of the remainder.

13:50 Albany Stakes (Group 3) - Ascot

Wesley Ward's FLYING ALETHA couldn't have been any more impressive when bolting up in her maiden at Gulfstream last month. The step up to 6f holds no fears, and she could be tough to pass if getting an easy time of things up front. Golden Melody, Mother Earth and Willabell are a trio of potential improvers who are likely to be in the mix for leading connections.

14:25 Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) - Ascot

THE LIR JET was a convincing debut scorer at Yarmouth and his first-season sire landed this race back in 2016, so he's likely to run a big race provided a draw on the wing doesn't inconvenience him too much. Comfortable Newmarket scorer Eye of Heaven looks the main danger ahead of Golden Pal.

15:00 Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) - Ascot

ANTHONY VAN DYCK made a highly encouraging return when keeping on well behind the impressive Ghaiyyath in the Coronation Cup at Newmarket, and a reproduction of that form will make him tough to beat here. Elarqam came of age in 2019 and has to be respected on his first try at this trip following a satisfactory return in the Brigadier Gerard, while the unexposed Hamish is a fascinating contender.

15:35 Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) - Ascot

PIERRE LAPIN's half-brother Harry Angel finished runner-up in a hot renewal of this in 2017 and Roger Varian's exciting colt is taken to remain unbeaten given he seems sure to improve as a 3-y-o. Wooded's decisive win in the Prix Texanita at Chantilly last month is form worthy of serious respect, while Golden Horde brings a Group 1 placed effort to the table.

16:10 Queen's Vase (Group 2) - Ascot

There could be lots more to come from BORN WITH PRIDE on the back of her Kempton return when she wasn't seen to best effect. The form of her listed Newmarket win on debut has worked out well and she should relish this sort of trip. Berkshire Rocco chased home the impressive Derby-bound English King at Lingfield and has more to come up in distance. Santiago completes the shortlist.

16:40 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) - Ascot

WEST END CHARMER raced only 3 times last season, but he took his form to another level when running away with a class 2 handicap at Newmarket on his belated return 12 days ago. Potentially well treated under a penalty, he can provide Mark Johnston with a fifth win in this. Medal Winner looked a smart prospect when making a winning handicap debut at Newcastle and is feared, along with Durston.

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