Check out the key trends for Wednesday's betting feature at Royal Ascot - the competitive Royal Hunt Cup.
We’ve team up with Weatherbys to look at some of the key Royal Ascot stats that you’ll need to know before parting with your cash at the summer spectacular...
5.00 Royal Hunt Cup
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TRENDS
Age
7/10 - Horses aged four-years-old have dominated this race in recent years
Record Form
7/10 - Horses which have run well last time out (4th or better) have a solid record
Official Rating
7/10 - Horses are given a rating to signify their ability, and it has paid to follow those rated 100 or higher
Odds
6/8 - Don't be put off backing one at a big price; 75% of recent winners have been 16/1 or bigger
Draw
8/10 - Where the horse is drawn in the stalls is important, with 11 or higher the preferred place
Weight
8/10 - All horses carry different weights in this race and it's those with 9st 3lb or less to focus on
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VERDICT
1. CAPE BYRON (Sky Bet: 16/1)
The only member of the field to match all of our trends and on that basis he has to go in as first choice for this race – a proven performer at Ascot who has a great draw, he must have a huge chance. Trends Rating - 100%
2. MEDAHIM (18/1)
Bang in form after a win at Haydock last time, he is another who slightly misses on ratings but given his run last time that rating will only get higher very quickly – huge each-way chance. Trends Rating - 83%
3. ESCOBAR (14/1)
The Richard Hannon trained runner may not be rated quite as highly as ideal (98) he may have run on ground that didn’t suit him the last couple of outings which may explain that, so he looks worth another chance here on better ground. Trends Rating - 83%
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