Timeform pick out the ratings banker, a big improver and a selection based on the Timeform Flags on the fourth day of Royal Ascot.
The ratings banker
Alenquer - 15:05 Royal Ascot
The form of Alenquer's Classic Trial success has worked out really well and he is at least 5 lb clear of his rivals on Timeform's ratings for the King Edward VII Stakes. Alenquer beat subsequent Derby winner Adayar by half a length at Sandown, while fourth-placed Lone Eagle went on to win the Cocked Hat Stakes at Goodwood, emphasising the strength of that form. Alenquer improved for the step up in trip to a mile and a quarter at Sandown and the way he stuck to his task there suggests that he's likely to stay this mile and a half. He has made an extremely promising start to his career and sets a good standard for his rivals to aim at.
The big improver
Flotus - 14:30 Royal Ascot
Flotus was well backed on debut at Goodwood and she could hardly have made a more impressive start to her career, showing a fine turn of foot to draw four and three-quarter lengths clear of her rivals. The ease with which Flotus put the race to bed marked her down as an extremely exciting prospect and she is open to significant improvement after only one start. Few juveniles have created such a striking impression this season and she could be a filly right out of the top drawer.
The Timeform Flag
Aaddeey - 17:35 Royal Ascot
(Sectional Flag, Top-Rated, Horse In Focus, Hot Trainer)
Aaddeey is a horse firmly on the up and he has plenty in his favour in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes. He created a positive impression in three starts as a juvenile last season and shaped with promise when chasing home a well-handicapped rival on his return at Newbury. He then took a big step forward when comfortably landing the odds at Newmarket last time, impressing with the turn of foot he displayed in a modestly-run contest, clocking a notably quick closing sectional. He has gone up 13 lb for that success but he still appears to be on a fair mark, such was the ease of victory over a subsequent winner, and he has not shown everything he has to offer. Simon and Ed Crisford, who are also represented by Flotus on the card, have their team in superb form at present.
