Royal Ascot 2024: Latest updates from day three of meeting

The big race of the day is off at 4.25. Here, Marlbourough gives you the rundown on every horse in the race.

Coltrane 

Thoroughly likeable and high-class stayer who was 2nd in this as favourite last year. Winner on seasonal reappearance and fancied to go well again here.

Enemy 

Been on the go since November and has been below-par the last twice, having run a big race in Saudi Arabia back in February. Likely to struggle here against fresher legs.

Kyprios

Elite stayer who missed most of last year but has looked back on track in 2 starts this campaign. Easy to see why many think he’s one of the bankers of the week; far and away the one to beat.

Prydwen

Has been in superb form of late, but the majority of that form has been on the all-weather and he has a bit to prove back on turf. Could struggle here with that in mind; best watched.

Sweet William 

Wonderfully consistent stayer who has yet to miss the placings in 11 career starts to date. Fast ground could be a stumbling block but otherwise a leading contender.

Trawlerman 

Defeated Kyprios on their last meeting back in October last year and had just the one start since. Ground likely to suit and should appreciate this marathon test; player.

Vauban

Bolted up at this meeting last year and been lightly campaigned since. Resumed with a good 2nd in the Yorkshire Cup and ready to peak here. Stamina is a question mark at this distance but otherwise greatly respected.

Gregory

Smart winner of the Queen’s Vase at this meeting last year, but hasn’t quite gone on in 3 subsequent starts as hoped. Can improve still but needs to raise his game if he is to make his presence felt here.

Caius Chorister

Very good mare who looks on the improve still. However, the rain has missed Ascot so far and she has shown a liking for cut in the ground. Bit to prove back on firmer going, for all that she cannot be discounted.