[bluebird21]

I completely agree with you. Just posted on July Cup page and would be interested in other posters thoughts.

I fancied Starspangled Banner last time but not Friday.

[bluebird21]

First time poster on here. My father owned and trained a sprinter called Squander Bug (won King Stand Stakes Royal Ascot 1948)so I would like to think I know something about racing.

Starspangled Banner – know doubt if he reproduces his run of Golden Jubilee will be very hard to beat, but this is Newmarket and a different day!

Fleeting Spirit – my original choice as to the likely winner until the jockey booking. Other negatives, the way she veered across the course last year and how difficult it is to win "back to back" July Cups. I have no doubt she will run well and if you fancy her, back her but not for me.

Society Rock – ran really well at Ascot but I cannot see level of form being reproduced. No doubt this one will prove me wrong!

Equiano – gallant in winning Kings Stand but this is much tougher and like Society Rock I give this a big swerve. Hopefully will set the race up for my "nap".

Marchand D’Or – not the force of old and not for me. Easily passed over.

Kingsgate Native – Never runs two races the same, completely unpredictable which horse will turn up. No doubt has bags of ability and if he were to put his "best foot forward" could easily win this but I will pass.

Kinsale King – reported to have thrived since Ascot and with Fallon again booked looks to have a big chance.

Nicconi – Apparently an out and out speed ball and can’t get 6f. Its run behind Equiano would appear to dispell those theories. Looked to me as if he got outpaced and was staying on? Make up your own minds. Damien Oliver booked and they expect a big run!

Showcasing – my idea of the winner. Big price (wasn’t he favourite for the Jubilee ) Forget that Ascot run. Headgear will be applied. This horse is so much better than the bare form and like his Dad I fully expect Showcasing to win Friday.

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