DAY THREE: Soft-ground lover Trueshan can stop Stradivarius in the Gold Cup

Stradivarius is aiming for a record-equalling fourth victory in the Gold Cup (4.15) at Royal Ascot. The Ribblesdale Stakes (3.40) features promising three-year-old fillies Noon Star, Divinely and Eshaada. Trueshan can stop Stradivius in Gold cup.

Go Bears Go is a 150,000gns breeze-up purchase. Trueshan can stop Stradivarius in the Gold Cup. Go Bears GO will try to lower the colours of Dundalk scorer Cadamosto and American raider Lucci.

Mahaafeth was an 11th hour absentee from the Derby on ground considered too soft. One Ruler is one horse which won't mind a deluge. The selection acquitted himself well in the 2t,000 Guineas considering it was his comeback. Movin Time is a dangerous contender.

Noon Star was not able to go to Epsom for the Oaks. Noon Star should find the step up to 12 furlongs to her liking. Eshaada, Divinely and Ad Infinitum are also a danger. Stradivarius is aiming for a record-equalling fourth Gold Cup victory.

Triple winner Stradivarius is aiming to join Yeats as the only horse to win four Gold Cups. Tristan routed a competitive field here in October to announce himself on this stage.

DUBAI HONOUR is the only horse in the British Championship Stakes. Horoscope, Raadobarg and Star Of Orion are also in contention.

SURREY GOLD is the selection for the 5.35 King George V Stakes. Sir Lamorak was considered for Derby. Siskany is also feared.

6.10: BUCKINGHAM PALACE STAKES. Volatile ANALYST beat Tomfre at York on easy ground. Stall 32 might be a blessing or a curse for him, but if the stands rail is favoured after the rain, he could outrun his odds. Ropey Guest finished in front of Symbolize in a similar 7f handicap here in May.