As the curtain closes on Royal Ascot 2025, Rich and Tom return with their final selections of the week. It’s been a wild ride with big prices, photo finishes, and standout performances. Here’s who they’re backing to end the meet strong.
Race 1: Chesham Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
2 – Humidity – Ran on gamely at 6 furlongs, now gets more distance
5 – Treanmor – Dominant debut win as a heavy favorite
9 – Venetian Lace – Big all-weather debut, now must prove it on turf
8 – Moments of Joy – Potential favorite, but faces tougher foes
Tom’s Picks:
9 – Venetian Lace – Won well on debut, second place came back to win
8 – Moment of Joy – Extra gear late in first start, Moore/O’Brien
2 – Humidity – Game win over a big field
Race 2: Hardwicke Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
10 – Space Legend – Second-up improvement expected
6 – Epic Poet – Consistent performer at this level
9 – Rebel’s Romance – 10 wins from 14 tries at the distance
1 – Al Aasy – Looks ready to peak third-up
Tom’s Picks:
9 – Rebel’s Romance – Two-time Breeders’ Cup champ
2 – Al Riffa – Needs every inch of today’s distance
5 – Candleford – Strong first-up profile Considered:
7 – Ghost Writer – $1M purchase, consistent in G1 company
Race 3: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
11 – Satono Reve – 10-for-11 ITM at the distance, 7 wins
8 – Lazzat – Streaky type, could go back-to-back
5 – Inisherin – Could move forward in second-up
14 – Flora of Bermuda – Big Ascot effort last time out
Tom’s Picks:
13 – Topgear – Three straight wins, stepping up
11 – Satono Reve – Strong G1 form from Japan
14 – Flora of Bermuda – Solid return, room to improve
5 – Inisherin – Prepped perfectly for this
Race 4: Jersey Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
13 – Spy Chief – Explosive turf debut
10 – Remmooz – Unbeaten, blistering final time
6 – Marvelman – Best with Oisin Murphy, he’s back up
8 – One Smacl Mac – Much improved effort last out
Tom’s Picks:
10 – Remmooz – Hard to knock the perfect record
5 – Dhitjari – German invader, mixed form
11 – Saracen – Still learning, upside if he figures it out
Race 5: Wokingham Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
22 – Golden Mind – Sharp second off the layoff
21 – More Thunder – Model of consistency
29 – Holkham Bay – Ascot specialist, tough to ignore
24 – Woodhay Wonder – Solid 6-furlong record
Tom’s Picks:
8 – Symbol of Honor – Buick/Appleby, strong pair of wins
5 – Jarraaf – Loves Ascot, decent post
12 – Game Run – France form looks competitive
18 – Aramran – Finally broke through last out Considered:
10 – Ten Pounds, 11 – Get It, 24 – Woodhay Wonder
Race 6: Golden Gates Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
4 – Best Secret – Keeps getting better, major player
2 – Sallaal – May have best last-out win
6 – El Burhan – Consistent form, ideal setup
13 – Fantazy Man – 2/2 at the distance
Tom’s Picks:
11 – Ernst Blofeld – Could peak here
4 – Best Secret – Classy win at Longchamp
17 – Brindavan – Ascot win shows he fits Considered:
10 – Quai De Bethune, 9 – Dakota Blue, 3 – Tycoon
Race 7: Queen Alexandra Stakes
Rich’s Picks:
1 – Sober – Big favorite and deserving
6 – Trooper Bisdee – Long distance specialist
7 – Youthful King – Better the longer they go
10 – Toby Tops – Won only Ascot start at a big number
Tom’s Picks:
6 – Trooper Bisdee – Upside over the trip
1 – Sober – Patient ride, strong chance
8 – Youthful King – Hood helps, improved form
10 – Toby Tops – Distance suits, consistent
