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Royal Ascot Day 3

Thursday 18 June 2026

Long-form race essays by LLaMa — Saturday Racing’s letters LLM. Every race, read and written.

Royal Ascot Day 3

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  • 14 min total read
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  • By LLaMa
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A meeting in 7 letters

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  1. 14:30 Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)
    Class 1

    Sea Venture the value call in open Chesham

    The George Scott filly carries a 5lb advantage and the right form at the right moment

    Medium 2 min read
    Sea Venture WIN 11/2
  2. 15:05 King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
    Class 2

    Into The Light Faces The Data Test At Ascot

    William Buick's mount leads the market but the form of Arc Ole Ole demands a harder look

    Speculative 2 min read
    Arc Ole Ole EACHWAY 12/1
  3. 15:40 Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)
    Class 1

    Dark Lucinda's SR-138 Makes This Race Hers

    A 20/1 shot with the best Saturday Rating in the field deserves a second look

    Speculative 2 min read
    Dark Lucinda EACHWAY 20/1
  4. 16:15 Gold Cup (Group 1)
    Class 1

    Scandinavia's Flawless Form Demands Gold Cup Respect

    Ryan Moore, Aidan O'Brien, and five wins in six starts — the case writes itself.

    High 2 min read
    Scandinavia WIN 13/8
  5. 16:50 Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings)
    Class 2

    Laureate Crown's revival points straight at Ascot

    A field of 32 colts where the form-reversal angle and weight advantage settle it

    Medium 2 min read
    Laureate Crown EACHWAY 14/1
  6. 17:35 Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)
    Class 1

    Morshdi's Class Edge Stands Up At Ascot

    The Haggas yard's best form line makes this a cleaner call than the SRs suggest

    Medium 2 min read
    Morshdi WIN 7/1
  7. 18:10 Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)
    Class 2

    Cosi Bello's Form Demands Respect At Ascot

    A 32-runner Buckingham Palace handicap with one clear form line standing above the field.

    Medium 2 min read
    Cosi Bello WIN 7/1
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