Four for Royal Ascot: Robert Cooper
It will be fascinating to witness the re-match between Luxembourg and BAY BRIDGE in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes, only 1/2 length separated them in the Tattersalls Gold Cup with the runner-up not enjoying much luck in running. Despite the hard luck story, it was near career best and I'll be backing Sir Michael Stoute's colt to turn the tables.
COLTRANE has come a long way since winning the Ascot Stakes 12 months ago when proving that the gruelling Gold Cup trip will pose no problems stamina-wise. He boasts excellent Ascot credential (3 runs, 2 wins, 1 place) and emphasised his well-being with a wide margin victory in the Sagaro Stakes.
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One of the highlights of last season was PYLEDRIVER's pulverisation of his rivals in the 'King George' and despite not running since due to a series of mini setbacks I am sure that his joint-trainers William Muir and Chris Grassick will have him spot on when renewing rivalry with Hukum in the Hardwicke Stakes. He finished 2nd to Hukum in the Coronation Cup, but ahead of him in the Sheema Classic.
Robert's Four for Royal Ascot
TWILIGHT CALLS (King's Stand Stakes, 3.05, Tuesday)
BAY BRIDGE (Prince Of Wales's Stakes, 4.20, Wednesday)
COLTRANE (Gold Cup, 4.20, Thursday)
PYLEDRIVER (Hardwicke Stakes, 3.40, Saturday)