Royal Ascot 2016: Paris Protocol among Thursday tips

David Metcalf | June 15, 2016

Paris Protocol primed for big run in King George V Stakes

Paris Protocol shaped well on seasonal reappearance and looks decent each-way value in the King George V Stakes which brings proceedings to a close on day three of Royal Ascot (17.35).

The Richard Hannon trained colt ran really well to make the frame in hot maidens at Sandown and this venue before opening his account at the third time of asking with a comfortable 2 3/4 lengths success over Stargazer at Salisbury.

Paris Protocol raced prominently in the latter before taking up the lead two from home and only having to be driven out to score with plenty in hand.

It was a most taking display and the three-year-old was allotted what looked a workable opening handicap mark of 93 on the back of it.

Promising return to action

Although only fifth of 12 off it on return to action at Sandown in April, Paris Protocol ran far better than the bare result suggests and kept on nicely to be beaten just over five lengths without being given a hard time.

The sixth, ninth and 11th home have all come out and won since to give the form a solid look, and Paris Protocol finished 4 3/4 lengths behind the runner-up Lovell who he now meets on 8lb better terms.

There shouldn’t be much between the pair on the revised terms, yet there is a massive gulf between them in the betting which suggests Paris Protocol is well worth an each-way wager.