Royal Ascot 2018: day five tips and odds

The Diamond Jubilee Stakes is the final day of the racing. The meeting comes to a close with another stellar international sprint. It's a hot day and the bookmakers have been generous with their hard-earned to date. For those of you on civvy street, Royal Ascot may be starting this Saturday. Our man on the ground is on hand for the last time with his top tops and whispers from the track.

25 of the last 29 Chesham winners were in the top 4 in betting at the off. 4-year-olds dominate the Hardwicke. 7 of last 12 Windsor Castle winners started at double figure odds. Horses from as far afield as America, Australia and Hong Kong have won the Diamond Jubilee since the turn of century.

Royal Ascot 2018 is taking place on Saturday.

Natalie's Joy (7/4) won at Goodwood and is strongly fancied to win again today for Mark Johnston. On A Session (10/1) is likely to catch the attention of punters despite the boozing crack down.

Crystal Ocean (4/7) is the favourite for the Harwicke Stakes. Cliffs Of Moher (9/1) was 4th in a good race here on Wednesday.

3.40 Windsor Castle Stakes is a 28 runner race over the minimum trip of 5 furlongs. Kapono (25/1) is for trainer Amy Murphy who won at Goodwood last time. James Watt (20/ 1) and Hayley Turner (also 20/1000) are on the shortlist for Hayleys to ride in this race.

Redkirk Warrior is travelling from Australia to contest the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. Frankie Dettori is a plus for the race. Harry Angel is the best of the home hopes. The Tin Man is 8/1 for a podium finish.

The Wokingham Stakes is one of the big betting races of Royal Ascot. Growl, Tupi and Ryan Moore are well handicapped and well booked. Flying Pursuit is 66/1.

5.35 Queen Alexandra Stakes is the longest race of the week. Fun Mac is 14/1 favourite to win. Thomas Hobson is 6/4.