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It's the second day of Ascot's King George Diamond Weekend meeting on Saturday and the main event looks a mouthwatering clash of the generations as Love takes on Epsom Derby winner Adayar.

Racing at Ascot is from 13:15-16:45 (seven races) and we've selected our best bets on the card.

Ascot NAP of the Day 

14:25 Ascot

Guru to win and each-way - BET NOW

 

The John & Thady Gosden-trained Guru was a little unlucky behind re-opposing Isla Kai here on the round course 15 days ago as Nigel Tinkler's charge made all the running and extended his record to 3-3 in handicaps. He's facing faster ground now and the runner-up will be hoping there are less traffic woes on this straight course. 

Oisin Murphy takes the ride on the Kingman gelding for the Gosden team and the first-time blinkers sported last time are retained. Having found that improvement on his handicap bow, Guru is expected to build on it again now and that should have excellent claims of overturning the form with Isla Kai and winning this time.

Ascot Long Shot Tips

13:50 Ascot

Zain Claudette to win and each-way - BET NOW

 

Plenty in with chances in a wide open renewal of the Princess Margaret Keeneland Stakes over 6f. System and Desert Dreamer set the standard based on their one-two in the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket recently but maybe Zain Claudette can spring a surprise.

The No Nay Never went close at 25/1 in last month's Goodwood debut over this trip and showed that to be no fluke when justifying favouritism at Newmarket a fortnight later. 

She came clear in taking fashion to win that Fillies' Maiden and, while taking a quick rise in class now, Ismael Mohammed's contender could have plenty more improvement to come and is one of the more appealing outsiders in this field. 

Moet & Chandon International Stakes Tips

15:00 Ascot

Starshiba to win and each-way - BET NOW

 

Bunbury Cup winner Motakhayyel and Chester Listed second Matthew Flinders are two of the most appealing on ratings. The former is a C&D winner already and the manner of his success at Newmarket a fortnight ago was most taking. 

In a competitive heat like this, there are lots of options and perhaps bottom-weight Starshiba is one worth exploring.

David Elsworth's charge was a Kempton all-weather winner in January at this distance and his turf season began with two excellent runs at Goodwood over 7f. He didn't fare as well last time at Salisbury (1m, soft) but a mark of 87 is still one from which we can expect him to score.

First-time cheekpieces go on now and Jonny Peate takes a very handy 7lb off. They are potential each-way players at a big price. 

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes Tips

15:35 Ascot

Lone Eagle to win and each-way - BET NOW

 

Love will be popular in her attempt to succeed Enable as the winner of this race but she faces five strong rivals. Last month's Prince Of Wales's Stakes win here was hard-earned having made the running and she should improve for it. She's the one to beat. 

Mishriff flattered to deceive in the Eclipse having raced too keenly but could rebound for a yard with a superb recent record in this race. 

It's the 3YOs Adayar and Lone Eagle that are feared however. The Epsom Derby hero will bid to become the first winner of that race to land this contest a month later since Galileo. He is a key player but at the prices it's Irish Derby second Lone Eagle that is preferred. 

He was only just worn down late by Hurricane Lane at the Curragh, form well-advertised by the winner in France since. Having missed Epsom, Martyn Meade's charge ran a stormer in Ireland and Frankie Dettori may again take the bull by the horns now. They are solid contenders.

Ascot King George Diamond Weekend Day 2 Betting Tips

1. Guru to win and each-way - BET NOW

2. Zain Claudette to win and each-way - BET NOW

3. Starshiba to win and each-way - BET NOW

4. Lone Eagle to win and each-way - BET NOW

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Ascot King George Diamond Weekend Day 2 Betting Tips