Royal Ascot 2021 odds: the best betting tips for Ladies’ Day

Ladies' Day is on Thursday. Her Majesty The Queen will present the trophy for the Ascot Gold Cup. Stradivarius is hoping to become the second horse to win four successive renewals of the Gold Cups. The GQ Bookie is running the entire card. He's on hand to run you through the card and give you tips. For those unable to attend, the action will be screened by ITV and Racing TV. For the widescreen, you can also stream the races from your bookmaker app and website of choice. Read on for a full race-by-race guide with tips and the latest on his Gold cup runners from Her majesty's trainer, Andrew Balding.

2.30pm Norfolk Stakes (Group Two). US trainer Wesley Ward has won this event twice. Lucci (4/1) was impressive on turf at Belmont and Nakatomi (7/2) scored on synthetic at Keeneland. Go Bears Go (10/10) made his debut at Ascot.

Mahaafeth (11/10) was ruled out of the Derby due to the ground on the day of race. He can record his fourth straight win of season at Hampton Court Stakes (Group Three). Roman Empire (9/2) and Movin Time (7/1) are also in the race and can give the selection the most to think about.

3.40pm Ribblesdale Stakes (Group Two). Noon Star (9/4) is a live player in this event. Eshaada ( 9/2) and Gloria Mundi (13/1) are also live players.

Stradivarius is 5/6 favourite to win the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Subjectivist (11/2) and Trueshan (8/1) are his main rivals.

Raadobarg (8/1) has won his last three races and can continue his upward progression with victory in the Britannia Handicap. Horoscope (14/ 1) is his main rival.

Sir William Bruce is interesting based on his smart effort at Leopardstown. Nagano has won his last two starts and is feared. Sir Lamorak has both of his starts this term.

6.10pm Buckingham Palace Handicap. Blue Mist (12/1) has struggled this term, but is a course and distance winner. Tomfre ( 12/12), Symbolize (20/20), Bedouin’s Story (14/14) are others to note.