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Royal Ascot moves into its fourth day of racing after a barnstorming Thursday that saw Frankie Dettori claim a ninth Gold Cup victory in one of his final rides at the racecourse.
Dettori is racing at Ascot for the final time ahead of his retirement later in the year but he’s not quite finished yet. Friday sees him race four more times atop Porta Fortuna (2.30pm), Lezoo (3.05pm), Coppice (5pm) and Arrest (5.35pm).
This week Ascot has seen its fair share of outside winners with the punters hoping Friday’s action leans more in their favour. Little Big Bear is one to watch for in the 3.05pm Commonwealth Cup, with Tahiyra and Queen For You likely to be well backed for the 4.20pm Coronation Stakes. Derby runner-up King Of Steel should put in a good show in the 5.35pm King Edwards VII Stakes though the field is only six horses.
As ever, horseracing comes down to skill, patience and luck and today’s action is set to be as thrilling and as exciting as ever.
Follow all of our coverage from the Royal Ascot 2023 below:
Royal Ascot day four
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5pm – Coppice wins the Sandringham Stakes!
It’s another winner for Frankie Dettori. His eighth win in the Sandringham and it was a masterful ride too. A good run from the royal runner Candle of Hope who finished fifth.
Mike Jones23 June 2023 17:07
5pm – Coppice wins the Sandringham Stakes!
The horses on the far side are left behind as Coppice bursts through. Frankie Dettori has another winner!
He moved ahead of Candle of Hope and for the final furlong stormed to the line.
Mike Jones23 June 2023 17:05
5pm – Sandringham Stakes
Foniska and Youngest move to the front over on the far side as the pass halfway. Candle of Hope on the near side is looking strong.
Mike Jones23 June 2023 17:04
5pm – Sandringham Stakes
And they’re off! Foniska is out in front with Bellaphina prominent.
Mike Jones23 June 2023 17:03
5pm – Sandringham Stakes
This is another large field, 29 runners, so good luck picking out a winner here. These are the latest odds:
Mike Jones23 June 2023 16:59
5pm – Sandringham Stakes
Oli Bell explains his pick for the Sandringham Stakes: “Sky Bet are paying eight places in the race so get involved in the extra places in the Sandringham. I do think Jackie Oh will be hard to beat as the favourite.
“One of the prices I quite like is Girl Racer for William Haggas and Tom Marquand, who obviously served up that incredible victory with Desert Hero for the royal family. It’s going to be another great day in store, the sun’s out, plenty of horses to cheer on today – hopefully some winners to be had for the punters.
“It’s been a pretty brutal start to the meeting, but fingers crossed either Jackie Oh or Girl Racer can win the Sandringham today.”
Mike Jones23 June 2023 16:53
5pm – Sandringham Stakes
Up next is the Sandringham Stakes and there are few options to go for in this one.
Jackie Oh at 9/2 is Oli Bell’s pick with Alex Hammond electing to go with Marksman Queen at 17/2.
Mike Jones23 June 2023 16:48
4.20pm – Tahiyra wins the Coronation Stakes!
The placings remain unaltered. That’s the decision from the stewards so Tahiyra is confirmed as the Coronation Stakes winner.
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Mike Jones23 June 2023 16:43
4.20pm – Tahiyra wins the Coronation Stakes!
A reminder that Tahiyra is is still a provisional winner at the moment with the stewards’ enquiry underway.
“ I can see no reason why she would not keep the race,” says Tahiyra’s trainer Dermot Weld.
Mike Jones23 June 2023 16:38