Four horses to follow at York and Ascot on Saturday

Tipster: Harry Allwood.

Best odds: 7-1.

I strongly fancied at Newmarket last time out and although he rewarded each-way support, he again endured traffic problems en route to finishing a never-nearer fourth.

Following two below-par runs (his first two starts for Michael Bell), this seven-year-old was given a chance by the handicapper earlier in the season, which he took full advantage of when successful in a useful handicap at Newmarket in May.

He only won by a narrow margin, but was value for much more than the winning margin suggests given he didn't get a clear run, and was only raised 2lb for that victory.

Trouble in running also held him back in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot two starts ago where he only gained daylight in the closing stages, he flew home in the closing stages.

He would have undoubtedly gone close to winning again on his past two starts had he received a clear run, and he remains on a rating of 101.

I have no doubt he's capable of scoring off this mark, and the form he produced in Listed and Group races last season also suggests he's nicely treated. 

Hopefully Ryan Moore will have luck on his side this time as his mount holds strong claims if he gets the gaps.

Tipster: Danny Archer.

Best odds: --

Sir Michael Stoute’s stable star missed both the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and the Coral-Eclipse due to an infection, but he warrants plenty of respect if he is set to make his return in the feature £135,000 G2 Sky Bet York Stakes.

The four-year-old was a very smooth winner of the Huxley Stakes at Chester on his seasonal return, quickening up smartly in the closing stages to account for Israr, who gave the form a major boost when bolting up in the Listed Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot last time out.

12-furlongs looks to be the son of Ulysses’ optimum trip and like his sire, the Juddmonte International will surely be the next target following this assignment.

A very unlucky third on his previous start at York when short of room, the galloping track should really play to his strengths and he rates as a strong selection.

In terms of potential rivals, former Queen Anne hero Royal Rhyme is respected, along with Royal Ascot winner Jayarebe. However, the main rival looks set to be King’s Gambit who was second to Jayarebe in the Hampton Court Stakes last time out.

Tipster: Harry Allwood.

Best odds: 4-1.

Auguste Rodin is a worthy favourite in Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, especially as conditions looks set to be in his favour, and the Race iQ data highlights just how good his Royal Ascot victory was last time out.

It's always going to be in the back of your mind that he does run the odd stinker, but he shouldn't have any excuses on Saturday. 

However, at a general 5-4, he doesn't offer much value, and I'd rather take a chance on

REBEL'S ROMANCE

who has strong form next to his name, and if he can produce his best form returning to Britain, then he's definitely a big danger to the favourite. 

He usually races prominently, which should be an advantage here if the race does become tactical, and Charlie Appleby has been operating a strike-rate of 40 per cent in the past fortnight (at the time of writing). Fast ground will also suit, and this test should prove ideal for him.

Bluestocking is another strong contender on form, but fast ground is a concern, and the same can be said for Dubai Honour.

It remains to be seen how many Aidan O'Brien will run here. Luxembourg and Continuous would have each-way claims, although the master of Ballydoyle is only likely to run one of the two if anything. 

The remainder will need the top two in the market to underperform to land the spoils.

Tipster: Danny Archer.

Best odds: --

The son of New Bay was a smart winner at Ayr on his penultimate start and looked the most likely winner for most of the way over nine furlongs at York last time out.

Always prominent, he came into contention strongly, but was run down close home by the winner. He clearly looked to get outstayed on that occasion and the drop back to a mile will really suit.

Raised a 1lb for that runner-up effort, it is also worth mentioning that he made an awkward start from the stalls and had to use up plenty of petrol early which makes the performance even more notable.

Still lightly-raced, he looks open for more improvement.