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Buoyed by the first win of the meeting on Wednesday, Thursday will be the quietest day at Ascot this week for the Haggas team with only two runners declared. In the Ribblesdale Stakes at 4.20 Earth Shot faces 11 rivals including the Oaks runner up Legacy Link who is priced at 6/4 to go one…

Day 4 of Ascot and it is true to say the results for most of the first couple of days had been hard to take for Somerville Lodge followers. Scoville ran a huge race in the Hunt Cup and led to inside the final furlong before his refusal to settle and the draw cost him…

Day 1 Summary Although More Thunder ran well its worth a comment that his conqueror Ten Bob Tony the surprise winner was beaten 17L by Lake Forest at Haydock. Clearly there is minimal relevance to the form of the Queen Anne but I just wonder given the extent of improvement shown by Lake Forest since…

One of the key factors in enjoying a profitable Royal Ascot is distinguishing horses that have been trained to a meticulous plan to win a big prize from those that—even when owned by multi-millionaires—are merely “social runners.” I have prepared this article for Day 2 of the meeting before Tuesday’s results are known. Let us…

I will cover off the Monday runners and also a couple declared for Tuesday away from the Royal meeting before posting again with the information for Tuesday at Ascot. I have developed something of a love hate relationship with Another Abbot who has won three times for us in his career but also blotted his…

Sunday began with an eye-catching run by Venetian Sky finishing 4th in the 7f maiden at Doncaster who looked a future handicap winner in waiting. She should be left on her mark of 74 and a Class 4 handicap will be ideal next time out. Lilt couldn’t overcome her inexperience when a staying on 6th…

Somerville Lodge: Royal Ascot Best Bets 2026 As is the case with roughly 80% of wagers on horses trained by William Haggas, finding value is a constant battle. Bookmakers habitually impose a “Haggas Tax,” slashing prices simply because a horse hails from Somerville Lodge. Royal Ascot is no exception. This article provides a reality check based…

A typical Haggas Saturday has set the yard up for Royal Ascot. Both the York winners were heavily backed and won well. Extremely Zain was indeed a Group Horse in a handicap backed from 9/2 into 15/8. I would expect him to go for the Bunbury Cup before going into Group company. Thunder Call backed…

For followers of William Haggas, the flat season proper, effectively starts this weekend and extends through to October. Never one to rush his horses, Haggas does capitalize on spring opportunities when they arise—such as this year’s rare attempt at landing the Derby with Maltese Cross. Ultimately, however, Royal Ascot is the first major target of…

For followers of William Haggas, the flat season proper, effectively starts this weekend and extends through to October. Never one to rush his horses, Haggas does capitalize on spring opportunities when they arise—such as this year’s rare attempt at landing the Derby with Maltese Cross. Ultimately, however, Royal Ascot is the first major target of…