I also have Tahiti as a possible entry. But at this stage it will be Confederate Fatale that will run as he can make the running ( although so can Tahiti )

The only way Feat Ping will be beaten is if a horse steals it from the front

Antepost preview- meant to be a long term preview, and by no means th edefinitive article. I can only do it off what's on the entry list as I don't know what youre all entering. If you read the entirety of my article, you'll note it acknowledges the race is over 2 weeks away and it's only offering a view of the current situation of the race.

Fair enough but I would think that Davy Robertson's entry made have a chance as well. And possibly Dave Hooley's

Well I can only go by what's on Tom and since only 3 horses are entered on Tom that's all I can do. Maybe next week if I have time I'll do an updated one.

version of the truth will also run she is an ascot specialist i dont think she can beat matts horse but there have been shocks this season
its 2 weeks away there will be many more entries i only do mine 1 week at a time
so little point in putting a preview in newsletter yet with 4 horses spotlighted
nice work though

In the racing world they say you should never be scared of one horse. Sadly this is a computer game.


Against those declared now id bet 1/10. No offence intended.

I'd quite happily take 1/10 to go unbeaten if he doesn't run again this season that seems like good value to me.......

UKRA WK5 R7 Prince Of Wales Stakes

Ascot Flat 1m2f Group 1 Open 4+

Runners

Expelliamus 110 (mikey1892)

In the money in every race so far this season. Tends to lead but fades towards the end of the race. Should do the same here but Ascot's even more unforgiving on pacesetters who fade. Good for e/w bet but unlikely to be on the winner's podium.

Was Not Wrong II 119 (pjrhodes1972)

1st G1 winner for the stable last time out. Ran impressive race and has been therebouts in every race run. 2nd highest rated horse and should be right in the reckoning come the final furlong. Can this be back to back G1 victories for Paul?

Must Be Top 106 (keenanbrown)

Last outing out was in the Prix Ganay and struggled to find a way out of the pack. Probably better than the 11th place finish but no more than middle of the pack.

Deal Or No Deal 90 (tomo1727)

Unimpressive in 3 previous outings fading away each time. Will need to stay on if to have any chance of being in the places.

Glad Boy 106 (davylad)

Undistinguished all season. Best performance was 2nd in the Halling Maiden. Has had two previous runs in group races where placed 7th in both. Could be in the money if bring it's best.

Bounce Bounce 106 (doza)

Form not much to go on having just had the one run where finished 7th in Cigar Maiden. Should be amongst the front runners but is there a little extra to be found?

Get It Bits N Bobs 119 (keithbeaky)

Won the Dubai World Cup but ran a disappointing 6th at the Prix Ganay where conditions probably didn't suit. Given g/f going expect this horse to be challenging for the winner's enclosure.

Madam Puddifoots 116 (greaver)

Variable results but came close last time out at the Prix Ganay. Not sure going suits. Will be aiming to go one better this time but probably will be playing second fiddle again.

Infiraad 114 (nashwan)

Disappointing in last race out at Prix Ganay possibly due to unsuitable ground. Ran well in two previous outings with second place finish in the Dubai World Cup being a real highlight of this horse's career. Should prefer G/F going and trainer must be quietly confident of placing.

Acomb Wonder 98 (jbeattie02)

4th in Halling Maiden but subsequent race at Prix Ganay probably too far and also ran into some traffic. Distance should suit better but will have to find a huge performance if to come close to placing.

Polar Catalagan 106 (needglue)

4th in recent Coronation Cup at 12f. Highly rated by trainer who calls this horse a stable star. Ran poorly in 10f maiden. Would guess this trip is too short for the horse but perhaps the trainer knows something we don't?

Oak Crystal Lodge 112 (supercat)

4th last time out in Prix Ganay. Looks to prefer softer ground. Distance should suit as well. Could be dark horse. One to watch.

Summary

There are a number of trainers that will feel they could be in with a chance. Ascot is testing for all horses and the G/F going will not suit some. Starting position will also be important as running wide to win will be nigh impossible.

The G/F going should suit Get It Bits n Bobs and Infiraad better than Was Not Wrong II. However trainer Paul Rhodes is known to prep his horses well for Ascot. Pace shouldn't be an issue. Expect to see a repeat of the Dubai World Cup result with Madam Puddifoots (and possibly Oak Crystal lodge) likeliest to spoil the party for those 3.

1st Get It Bits n Bobs
2nd Infiraad
3rd Was Not Wrong II