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Today's Steals at Ascot's Royal Hunt Cup
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Top Three Favorites Remain UnshakeableMy Cloud, The Liffey, and Greek Order are still the top dogs in the Royal Hunt Cup betting, despite the draw taking place. They're drawn in stalls 32, 31, and 30 respectively, and they're not planning on slipping up anytime soon.
Stall Advantage in High NumbersIf you're keen on betting on the high rollers in Ascot's straight mile races, you might want to consider horses drawn in higher stalls. In races with at least 25 runners, those drawn in positions 11 and higher have a better success rate[1]. Believe it or not, the top three performing stalls are 30, 31, and 32[1].
My Cloud – The Horse to WatchAmong the top three contenders, My Cloud is the one to keep your eyes on. He's a clear Group prospect and has already shown promising performances, especially on straight tracks. He impressively won at Newbury recently, despite pulling hard and coming from far behind[1].
The Caution Tale of The LiffeyDespite some good ante-post gambling, The Liffey might not garner as much attention due to the big players being drawn near each other. Nonetheless, don't forget this one[1].
Expert Insights
'Four-Year-Old Mania'When it comes to the Royal Hunt Cup, four-year-olds are usually the ones to beat. They've taken 13 of the last 18 runnings, so that's a solid place to start[2].
'Course Form is King'Finding the quickest horse on the day is the ultimate goal, regardless of the race. Course form is crucial, especially in Ascot's straight-track handicaps. Those who have performed well at the track tend to come back and do so again[2].
'Ignore the Draw'Biases don't usually stick around for long in Ascot, so it's best to leave the draw concerns for post-race discussions. Regular bettors in these races have known the sting of rotten luck in the draw department, as well as the sweet taste of good fortune[2].
What the Trainers Say
Charlie Appleby, trainer of Arabian LightArabian Light's drop in distance and racing style might be just what's needed for success in the Royal Hunt Cup. It's a big ask for a young horse, but with a little luck, he'll have a shot[1].
Simon Crisford, joint-trainer of Magnum OpusMagnum Opus is coming off a good winter in Dubai and should give a great account of himself in the Royal Hunt Cup[1].
Sources:[1] Matt Rennie, Racing Post[2] Enrichment data provided from external source(s)
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Consider Horses in High Stalls for a Possible Edge in RacingGiven the success rate of horses drawn in higher stalls in Ascot's straight mile races with at least 25 runners, and the top three performing stalls being 30, 31, and 32, one might want to consider betting on horses with high stall numbers.
My Cloud – A Promising Contender in Horse-RacingIn the Royal Hunt Cup, My Cloud, a clear Group prospect who recently impressively won at Newbury despite pulling hard and coming from far behind, is a horse to keep an eye on, especially considering his promising performances on straight tracks.
