An exciting rematch between One Thousand Guineas (G1) one-two mawj And Tahiyra at Royal Ascot took a step closer on June 17 after the pair appeared in nine confirmations for the June 23 (G1) Coronation Stake.
Mawj will not be passed at Newmarket but betting suggests the rankings will be reversed at Ascot, with Tahiyra being the favorite at odds around 4-5.
Coach Dermot Weld said Tahiyra is likely to be in her match in Newmarket and she proved it right by winning 1000 Irish Guineas (G1) at Curragh.
Saeed bin Suroor-trained Mawj, who hasn’t raced since Newmarket, is at just over 3-1 odds for the Coronation, with Think And queen for you about 7-1 or 8-1. Electric Eyes and Tarawa were among those with scratches after the race.
Little Big Bear Heads Commonwealth Cup Entries
Little Bear one of Royal Ascot’s favorite contenders, secured his spot for the Commonwealth Cup (G1) on Friday as 16 possibilities could progress at the most recent stage.
Little Big Bear takes the bets of Windsor Castle at Ascot . Racecourse
Coach Aidan O’Brien will be represented by Little Big Bear, who has shown his knack for sprinting with an impressive win at Sandy Lane Stakes (G2) and recent Group 3 winner Naas South Pole in group 1 for 3-year-olds over six feathers.
marshal is the highest performing absentee player in the Commonwealth Cup with coach Karl Burke set to run the pony against his elders in the June 20 King’s Stand Stakes (G1).
Little Big Bear, who won Windsor Castle at last year’s meeting, topped Coral’s bets at 13-8 (about 8-5 in American betting terms), with Sakheer at 7-2 and Shaquille at 8-1.
Frankie Dettori rode Little Big Bear at Haydock last time but with Ryan Moore set to take over Ascot he was booked for last year’s Cheveley Park (G1) winner lezoo .
Charlie Appleby has two potential athletes in the Commonwealth Cup with William Buick set to ride naughty magic via noble style . The ride on Noble Style could be reserved for Godolphin’s other rider, James Doyle, who signed up to continue his association with Shaquille.
Derby runner-up king of steel top 20 confirmations for King Edward VII Stakes (G2) on Friday, with ring of Fire , castle way , Arrest And Continue among potential opponents.
