Upset on the cards in the Grand Cup Stakes

Three major tips…

Royal Ascot is just days away, and you’d be forgiven for concentrating your attention on it. But there’s still a handy seven-race card live on ITV today.

The action comes from York, Sandown, and Chester, and Ed Chamberlin and co. will be there to cover the action.

As usual, the Coral News Team pick a trio of top selections and the best subplots of the day’s racing. So, without further ado…

Could be a good Weekender

All eyes are on the Grand Cup Stakes at York where highly-rated Marmelo goes off as favourite in this Listed race.

Hughie Morrison’s charge has had an inconsistent last couple of races. Favourite in the Melbourne Cup, he could only finish 9th. But then put in a superb performance to finish second at Longchamp last time out.

However, it’s John Gosden’s Weekender that catches the eye. This progressive four-year-old was third in a Group 3 at Sandown last time out. But that was at a slightly longer trip.

He was highly impressive at Chelmsford at the 1m 6f distance and the drop back here should suit him. Frankie Dettori is on-board once more and connections are confident of a big run.

Crowley could nab a winner at Sandown

It’s off to Sandown now for the Scurry Stakes and a hopeful victory for Owen Burrows’ Mokaatil.

This three-year-old has been highly-rated for a long time and this is his second appearance since wind surgery at the tail end of 2017.