Today’s Skinny:
Day 2 of 5 from the prestigious Royal Ascot stand is headlined by reigning Arc de Triomphe winner Daryz aiming for a fourth straight win when contesting the Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes vs. defending race winner Ombudsman. Breeders’ Cup Turf beaten favorite Minnie Hauk, second to Daryz at Longchamp last fall, adds to the spectacular field.

Meanwhile, a trio of Americans will contest the card-opening Group 2 Queen Mary for 2-year-olds: Gulfstream’s Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies winner Celtic Dispute (Patrick Biancone), Keeneland debut winner More Champagne (Tom Morley) and Churchill debut winner Ruiva (Wesley Ward).

Big fields abound with 4 of 7 races carded boasting at least 25 entries in each, an absurdity of potential combinations awaiting horseplayers.

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Today’s Lineup:
9:30 AM ET | Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes | 5 furlongs
10:05 AM ET | Group 2 Queen’s Vase | 1-3/4 miles
10:40 AM ET | Duke of Cambridge Stakes | 1 mile
11:20 AM ET | Group 1 Prince of Wales’s Stakes | 1-1/4 miles
12:00 PM ET | Royal Hunt Cup | 1 mile
12:35 PM ET | Kensington Palace Stakes | 1 mile
1:10 PM ET | Windsor Castle Stakes | 6 furlongs

Featured Races | This Week
Wednesday | Group 1 Prince of Wales’s
Thursday | Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup
Friday | Group 1 Commonwealth Cup, Group 1 Coronation Stakes
Saturday | Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes

Wagering Particulars | Commingled World Pool
17.5% takeout Win & Place
17.5% takeout Quinella
17.5% takeout Omni (2 of 3 must finish top 3)
19.5% takeout Exacta
25% takeout Trifecta
25% takeout Pick 3
26% takeout Place Pick 4
27% takeout Place Pick 6
30% takeout Superfecta