AscotSat, June 22, 2024

Winner of the G1 Classic St Leger last year CONTINUOUS (2) concluded the season with a strong fifth attempting the 1m4f G1 Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp (France). Ticks all the boxes. Leading contender. MIDDLE EARTH (8) won the 1m6f Listed Noel Murless Stakes here before following up on seasonal return in the 1m4f G3 Aston Park Stakes at Newbury. Rates highly. Royal runner DESERT HERO (4) found success in the King George V Stakes twelve months ago (Heritage Handicap) at the royal meeting. Posted a fair fifth in the aforementioned Newbury event last month. Holds every chance. MISSED THE CUT (9) is a previous Royal Ascot winner. Brings plenty of smart USA form including when runner-up attempting the G2 Elkhorn Stakes during April. Holds claims.