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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:
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Yet, despite how the races unfurl this week, nothing will reach the heights of drama quite like the final performance of legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who raced here for the last time in his career.
Atop Courage Mon Ami, Dettori bided his time at the back of a stacked field, across the two mile course, in the showpiece Gold Cup on Thursday. He spotted a gap open up to his left and kicked the John Gosden trained horse into the front line…
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Day 4 betting tips
Sky Bet’s racing analysts Oli Bell and Alex Hammond offer their best tips today:
14.30 – Albany: Carla’s Way (Oli Bell and Alex Hammond, 4/1)
15.05 – Commonwealth Cup: Little Big Bear (Oli Bell and Alex Hammond, 10/11)
15.40 – Duke Of Edinburgh: Nagano (Oli Bell, 9/1), Okita Soushi (Alex Hammond, 6/1)
16.20 – Coronation: Tahiyra (Oli Bell and Alex Hammond, 8/11)
17.00 – Sandringham: Jackie Oh (Oli Bell, 9/2), Marksman Queen (Alex Hammond, 17/2)
17.35 – King Edward VII: King Of Steel (Oli Bell and Alex Hammond, 1/1)
18.10 – Palace Of Holyrood House: Conquistador (Alex Hammond, 13/2)
Will Frankie Dettori win again?
Frankie 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).
When is Royal Ascot 2023 and how can I watch?
Royal Ascot 2023 started on Tuesday 20 June and runs through to Saturday 24 June at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Luckily for racing fans Royal Ascot will be broadcasted on free-to-air ITV1 starting at 1:30 each race day. Sky Sports Racing will also provide additional coverage of the races for those who subscribe to Sky, with a live stream available to subscribers on Sky Go.
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Here’s the schedule for this afternoon
2:30 — Albany Stakes (Group 3), Five furlongs
3:05 — Commonwealth Cup (Group 1), Six furongs
3:40 — Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handiap) One mile four furlongs
4:20 — Cornonation Stakes (Group 1), One mile5:00 — Sandringham Stakes (Handicap), One mile
5:35 — King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2), One mile, four furlongs
6:10 — Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap), Five furlongs
Welcome to day four at Royal Ascot
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of day three at Royal Ascot. The weather looks good, the crowds are pouring in and it promises to be yet another great day of racing and this most prestigious festival.
The £600,000 Commonwealth Cup and the £250,000 King Edward VII Stakes are among the main attractions in another day of horseracing.
King Charles III has a couple of runners too with Educator racing in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes and Candle of Hope setting off in the Sandringham Stakes.
The first race gets underway at 14:30 so stay here for all the build-up until then.
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