Steve Jones, the Daily Mirror's racing expert, has highlighted Spy Chief as his top pick for Saturday's ITV coverage from Royal Ascot, with the Wokingham Stakes (5.00) catching his eye. The John and Thady Gosden-trained runner, a Group 3 Jersey Stakes runner-up last year, impressed on return when narrowly beaten in a Salisbury Listed contest. Jones recommends a 1pt each-way bet at 12-1, noting that stall 30 offers a stands' side advantage.
In the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.40), Flora Of Bermuda is tipped at 14-1 each-way. The mare, third in this race last year, has faced traffic issues in top sprints but showed class with a Listed win at Newmarket this season. Jones believes early pace in the race will aid her chance.
Princling (5.35) is expected to relish the step up to 1m2f in the Golden Gates Stakes. The colt, sent off favourite for the Silver Bowl, lacked pace but stayed on strongly. A 1pt each-way bet at 11-1 is advised, with five places offered by most bookmakers.
In the Norfolk Stakes (2.30), Social Symbol is described as overpriced at 40-1 each-way after a debut win at Ripon. Jones notes a well-drawn position and recommends 1pt each-way with four places available.
