Manager’s Selections on a Scorching Day of Racing

It’s a quiet one on track for our silks today, with none of the Battenberg colours lining up — but that doesn’t mean the action stops! With Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot headlining a card full of top-class contests, our racing manager has cast his expert eye across the day’s runners and picked out seven to follow.

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Today’s Selections:

🏇 Race 1 – Charles Darwin

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien | Jockey: Ryan Moore

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🏇 Race 2 – Merchant

Trainer: William Haggas | Jockey: Tom Marquand

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🏇 Race 3 – Catalina Del Carpio

Trainer: P. Twomey | Jockey: W. J. Lee

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🏇 Race 4 – Trawlerman

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Jockey: William Buick

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🏇 Race 5 – Raafedd

Trainer: William Haggas | Jockey: Tom Marquand

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🏇 Race 6 – Trinity College

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien | Jockey: Ryan Moore

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🏇 Race 7 – Never So Brave

Trainer: Andrew Balding | Jockey: Oisin Murphy

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Whether you’re following these selections or just soaking in the spectacle of a sun-soaked Gold Cup Day, we wish you the very best of luck if you’re having a flutter!

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☀️ On a hot one like today, even our horses are feeling the heat — here’s a snap of Tarlac wisely taking cover in the shade and keeping cool. It’s a reminder for all of us to do the same:

Stay hydrated, enjoy the sunshine, and have a fantastic day wherever you are!