Royal Ascot 2016: Stars value in King Edward VII Stakes

The return to a more conventional flatter track will be ideal, and with the in-form Frankie Dettori taking over in the saddle Across The Stars looks to have plenty going for him.

Beacon Rock a big player

Beacon Rock hails from the all-conquering yard of Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and looks sure to go well.

The colt had some very useful form to his name as a juvenile last season, finishing third to stable companion Port Douglas in the Group 2 Beresford Stakes and a fine 1/2 length runner-up to Gifted Master in a similar grade affair at Newmarket on his final start of the campaign.

Beacon Rock then shaped as if badly in need of the run when when third on return to action, before putting in a much better effort when fourth to Moonlight Magic in the Group 3 Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown.

Step up in trip will suit

The son of Galileo then got back to winning ways in last month’s Group 3 Gallinule Stakes over 1m 2f at the Curragh, making all and staying on strongly to score by two lengths.

Beacon Rock looks the type who could have even more to offer now stepped up in trip, and other pluses are that he is versatile as regards ground and has the services of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

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Coral’s top tip: Across The Stars looks worth an each-way wager given Sir Michael Stoute’s record in the race. Beacon Rock will appreciate the step up in trip and seems sure to make his presence felt.