Today at Royal Ascot: Arch hero Darries faces the ombudsman in blockbuster Prince of Wales Stakes | Racing news

Dariz and the Ombudsman face off in a sensational renewal of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot.

4.20 Royal Ascot – World-class duo Dariz and ombudsman Lock Horn

A sensational clash saw arch-winners Dariz take on defending champions Nyaypal in a dramatic rematch of this Group 1. Prince of Wales Steak At Royal Ascot.

Charge of Francis-Henry Graffard Dariz Mini Hawk was seen claiming the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe last season and won a pair of Group 1 races this season. Shows more speed than he has in three, handling this fast condition should prove a tough nut to crack.

Last year’s hero the ombudsman He is a three-time top-flight scorer himself and he made a winning comeback last month when he outpointed Gethin in the Brigadier Gerrard game. Admitting 7lb, it was a great performance and he tops the danger list.

The soul is His Group 1 duck was broken when he claimed the Tattersalls Gold Cup in the Curragh on his last start and Kieran did the honors when he managed to run first under Showmark.

Triple Oaks winner Mini Hawk Despite its inconsistencies of late, it’s an each-way value and a red-hot affair that can’t be discounted.

2.30 Royal Ascot – Features exciting pair Senorita Bonita and Wild Blossom

Quite a senorita And Wild Blossom headlines a field of 28 for this inaugural Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes.

Simon and Ed Crisford’s daughter Starspangledbanner cost 900,000gns at Craven Breeze-Up and made an eye-catching debut when scoring just a short head at Nottingham. Caught on the wing, he had plenty of room to make up and showed a ready change of gear to make a winning start under Oisin Murphy. He may be smart and popular for being undefeated.

By Carl Burke Wild Blossom It was quite the opposite. He sauntered home by a staggering ten lengths at Carlisle and with this trainer landing the same race with Venetian Sun last year, he must be feared.

Other US attackers of note include: red haired and Aidan O’Briens winnerwho is unbeaten on two starts and has the services of Ryan Moore – who won the race last year aboard True Love for the Ballydoyle Masters.

5.00 Royal Ascot – 30 runner cavalry charge between Indalo and La Botte

A generally competitive presentation Royal Hunt Cup see the nature Among the market leaders.

Roger Varian’s five-year-old caught the eye when second behind the Classic at Newbury last month and a 2lb increase looks justified. The stable are operating at a 30 per cent strike rate and will be looking to add to their 14 winners at the Royal Meeting.

Classic has a solid profile and after beating a great field at Newbury, he should be in the mix with Richard Hannon and Pat Dobbs.

of Harry Eustace barrel He was unlucky to lose when runner-up in the Britannia last season and came up 2lb short this time. He is competing in stakes company and will be better suited for this big-field test.

Last year’s winners jagged edge And Erzindjan With David Menuisier, hold the demands of every means scream.

The rest is the best

Limestone And Galleon See more of the beat by 3.05pm Queen’s VaseThe former horse heads to Royal Ascot on the back of three wins in a row for Joseph O’Brien. Asaki’s It is also notable among the Aga Khan’s colours, never finishing outside the top three to his date.

Uber-compatible blue bolt title Duke of Cambridge Stakes For Andrew Balding and Judemont, however, beware of threats friendly soul – Who has a chance if he recovers from his accident at Haydock.

New Wathnan Racing Purchase States Top of a field assembled for 25 Kensington Palace StakesAlthough Albayeh William Haggas will be popular for the team.

The final race on the card is 6.10pm Windsor Castle Stakeswhich sees Sergei Diaghilev Ballydoyle led the challenge.