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🇫🇷 ROYAL ASCOT FRENCH SPECIAL | GROUP 1 CONTENDERS & BEST BETS

Emmet Kennedy is joined by SKY Sports Racing's French racing expert Laurent Barbarin for an essential Royal Ascot preview, analysing the leading French contenders set to challenge for Group 1 glory at the biggest meeting of the Flat season.

With trainer Francis-Henri Graffard preparing a powerful Royal Ascot raiding party and legendary trainer André Fabre also targeting major prizes, Laurent shares exclusive insight into the horses he believes can make a serious impact.

Most importantly, Laurent reveals the three horses he is backing at Royal Ascot, including one runner he believes is significantly overpriced.

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🏆 KING CHARLES III STAKES (GROUP 1)

Can French speed conquer Ascot?

Laurent discusses:

• Rayevka

👑 ST JAMES'S PALACE STAKES (GROUP 1)

One of the most anticipated races of the meeting.

Featuring:

• Rayif

Can the French Guineas hero take down the British and Irish Classic winners?

⭐ WOLFERTON STAKES

Laurent gives his verdict on:

• Map Of Stars

🔥 HARDWICKE STAKES (GROUP 2)

The French challenge continues through:

• Best Secret

Can he emerge as a major player in the middle-distance division?

💎 PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (GROUP 1)

One of the most fascinating races of Royal Ascot.

Laurent analyses:

• Daryz

And discusses the Arc heroes chances against some of the best horses in training.

⚡ QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES (GROUP 1)

Master trainer André Fabre sends:

• Sajir

A late withdrawal in last years race, can this proven Group 1 performer shine on the biggest stage?

🎯 LAURENT'S ROYAL ASCOT SHORTLIST

Inside this special episode Laurent reveals:

• His three strongest bets of Royal Ascot• The horse he believes is overpriced• The French runner most likely to win• Horses British and Irish punters may be underestimating• The strongest French Group 1 challenge

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael preview the weekend's best betting opportunities before attention turns to Royal Ascot.

The team are in confident form and put forward a series of strong betting angles, including NAPs at 14/1, 12/1, 17/2 and 7/1, as they tackle competitive cards from York, Chester and Sandown.

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🔥 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• Emmet's NAP of the weekend runs at 12/1• Peter Michael puts forward a confident 14/1 NAP• Andy Newton's best bet is currently 7/1• George Gorman highlights a strong 17/2 NAP• Multiple value plays ahead of Royal Ascot

🏆 RACES PREVIEWED

13:50 York – Queen Mother's Cup Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys) – 1m4f

14:10 Chester – Get More With Racing Bet Builder Handicap (Class 2) – 7½f

14:25 York – Supporting Macmillan Handicap – 7f

14:42 Sandown – Scurry Stakes (Listed Race) – 5f

15:00 York – Race To The Ebor Grand Cup Stakes (Listed Race) – 1m6f

15:17 Sandown – Handicap (Class 2) – 1m

15:35 York – Churchill Tyres Supporting Macmillan Sprint Handicap – 6f

15:55 Sandown – Handicap (Class 3) – 7f

🎯 PANEL NAPS

Andy Newton⭐ NAP: 7/1

George Gorman⭐ NAP: 17/2

Peter Michael⭐ NAP: 14/1

Emmet Kennedy⭐ NAP: 12/1

🧠 WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full York betting guide• Chester betting preview• Sandown best bets• Four panel NAPs• Big-priced betting angles• Royal Ascot horses to keep onside• Expert analysis from one of racing's most successful tipping teams

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The most successful trainer in Royal Ascot history joins Emmet Kennedy for an exclusive Final Furlong Podcast stable tour ahead of the biggest week of the Flat racing season.

With Royal Ascot fast approaching, Aidan O'Brien provides unique insight into his juvenile stars, Group 1 contenders and major handicap hopes as Ballydoyle prepares another powerful assault on the Royal Meeting.

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🏆 ROYAL ASCOT JUVENILES

Aidan discusses a fascinating group of two-year-olds and reveals their likely Royal Ascot targets, including:

• Confucius• Great Barrier Reef• Carry The Flag• Sergei Diaghilev• Aix La Chapelle• Sun Goddess• Victorious

Plus:

• Which horses are likely to run in the Coventry Stakes• Who Ryan Moore could choose to ride• Which juveniles have impressed most at home

⚡ KING CHARLES III STAKES (GROUP 1)

Aidan discusses the prospects of:

• Mission Central

Can he give Ballydoyle another Royal Ascot Group 1 success?

👑 ST JAMES'S PALACE STAKES (GROUP 1)

The trainer assesses:

• Gstaad• Puerto Rico

Two of Ballydoyle's leading Classic colts aiming for Royal Ascot glory.

🔥 PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (GROUP 1)

Aidan provides an update on:

• Minnie Hauk

And discusses her chances at the highest level.

🏅 ASCOT GOLD CUP (GROUP 1)

One of the most eagerly anticipated runners of the meeting.

Aidan discusses:

• Scandinavia

And explains why he could be a major player in the staying championship.

💨 COMMONWEALTH CUP (GROUP 1)

The Ballydoyle team appears to hold a strong hand with:

• Albert Einstein• Charles Darwin

Can either emerge as the leading three-year-old sprinter?

🌟 CORONATION STAKES (GROUP 1)

Aidan discusses his exciting fillies:

• True Love• Precise

And their chances of adding another Group 1 victory to Ballydoyle's record.

🏇 HANDICAP HORSE TO FOLLOW

Aidan also names the handicapper he believes is currently running from a favourable mark and could be well treated heading into Royal Ascot.

🎯 INSIDE THIS EXCLUSIVE

• Royal Ascot stable tour• Aidan O'Brien's leading Group 1 contenders• Coventry Stakes clues• Ryan Moore riding insights• Juveniles to follow• Handicap horses to keep onside• Exclusive Ballydoyle Royal Ascot targets

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Emmet Kennedy, Georgia Cox, Jaime Wrenn and Jack Veitch preview all eight Group 1 races at Royal Ascot, identifying the strongest betting angles, value selections and most likely winners at the biggest Flat meeting of the year.

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From the Queen Anne Stakes through to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, the team tackle every championship race of the week and reveal the horses they believe can dominate Royal Ascot 2026.

🏆 QUEEN ANNE STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M

Charlie Appleby could saddle both the favourite and second favourite with Notable Speech and Opera Ballo heading the market.

The team assess:

• Notable Speech• Opera Ballo• More Thunder• Lake Forest• Zeus Olympios

One member of the panel believes Zeus Olympios is overpriced at 9/1.

⚡ KING CHARLES III STAKES (GROUP 1) | 5F

Australia launches another sprint assault as Overpass heads the raiding party.

Can Europe repel the challenge through:

• American Affair• Night Raider• Mission Central

A confident 10/1 selection is put forward.

👑 ST JAMES'S PALACE STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M

A blockbuster clash between the British, Irish and French Guineas winners.

• Bow Echo• Gstaad• Rayif

The panel debate who deserves to be crowned Europe's champion miler, while one member of the team strongly fancies a 9/1 alternative.

🔥 PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M2F

Defending champion Ombudsman returns to Royal Ascot to face Arc winner Daryz.

A bullish case is made for one horse to land one of the week's biggest prizes.

🏅 ASCOT GOLD CUP (GROUP 1) | 2M4F

Three members of the panel believe Scandinavia is the bet of the entire meeting.

Georgia Cox disagrees and puts forward a strong 4/1 alternative in the staying championship.

💨 COMMONWEALTH CUP (GROUP 1) | 6F

Can Venetian Sun win at back-to-back Royal Ascot Festivals?

The team discuss her chances and reveal a fascinating 20/1 outsider.

🌟 CORONATION STAKES (GROUP 1) | 1M

Can Precise secure her fourth Group 1 victory and confirm herself as one of the stars of the season?

🌍 QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES (GROUP 1) | 6F

An international cast assembles for the sprint championship.

Featuring:

• Joliestar• Satono Reve• Sajir

Strong opinions are shared on the final Group 1 of the meeting.

🎯 FESTIVAL WINNERS

Georgia Cox, Jaime Wrenn, Jack Veitch and Emmet Kennedy reveal their:

• Most Likely Winner of Royal Ascot• Best Value Bet of the Meeting• Festival NAP• Horse Most Likely To Become A Superstar

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full Royal Ascot Group 1 betting guide• Analysis of all eight Group 1 races• Festival NAPs and best bets• Value selections at 20/1, 10/1 and 9/1• Royal Ascot horses to follow• Expert insight from journalists, broadcasters and professional analysts

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, Peter Michael and Jaime Wrenn are back with the Weekend Betting Guide for one of the biggest days in racing: Derby Day at Epsom.

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The spotlight falls on Aidan O'Brien's Ballydoyle Battalion, as the master of Ballydoyle bids for a record-extending 12th Derby victory with a powerful four-pronged attack headed by favourite Benvenuto Cellini.

The panel are split on the market leader. One member of the team is completely against the favourite, while another makes him their NAP of the weekend, setting up one of the most debated Derby previews of the season.

🏆 DERBY (GROUP 1) – 16:00 EPSOM

Can Aidan's Army conquer Epsom once again?

The Ballydoyle team is led by:

• Benvenuto Cellini (Ryan Moore)• Pierre Bonnard (Christophe Soumillon)• Action (Wayne Lordan)• Christmas Day

The team analyse all four runners and assess the biggest dangers including:

• Item (Andrew Balding & Colin Keane)• Maltese Cross (William Haggas & Tom Marquand)• Ancient Egypt (Charlie Johnston & David Egan)

Let us know in the comments: Who are you backing in the Derby?

🔥 COOLMORE CORONATION CUP (GROUP 1) – 14:40 EPSOM

The world's highest-rated horse Calandagan bids to go one better than last year against old rival Jan Brueghel.

But one member of the panel is strongly sweet on the chances of Convergent at 13/2.

⚡ TATTENHAM CORNER STAKES (GROUP 3) – 13:30 EPSOM

The team discuss why Never So Brave could prove difficult to beat as a Group 1 winner who escapes a penalty.

🌟 PRINCESS ELIZABETH STAKES (GROUP 3) – 14:05 EPSOM

Two members of the panel side with a Grade 1-placed filly to become just the third three-year-old winner of the race in the last 11 years.

💰 THE DASH HANDICAP – 15:15 EPSOM

The fastest race of the day produces one of the biggest betting angles on the card.

Including a strongly fancied 18/1 selection.

🏇 CHERRYFIELD (CROYDON) LESTER PIGGOTT HANDICAP – 16:40 EPSOM

The team round off the card with several strong betting angles and value selections.

🎯 PANEL NAPS

Andy NewtonNAP: 12/1

Peter MichaelNAP: 12/1

Jaime WrennNAP: 6/4

Emmet KennedyNAP: 5/2NB: 18/1

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• Full Derby Day betting guide• Aidan O'Brien's four Derby runners analysed• Coronation Cup preview and selections• Panel NAPs and best bets• Big-priced betting angles including 18/1 and 12/1 selections• Six races previewed in full

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