Royal Ascot Wednesday Tips – Dan James Racing

She won decisively at Nottingham, leading from the front and pulling clear by three-quarters of a length. Punters and bookmakers were taken aback by her “hell of an engine”. Trained by Karl Burke and ridden by James Doyle, who teamed up to win this race last year with Leovanni, Zelaina benefits from proven Royal Ascot-winning synergy.

Anmaat finished just half a length behind Los Angeles in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last month displaying strong form at the highest level. They have proven Group 1 ability—already a Champion Stakes winner over this distance last autumn. With Los Angeles likely setting the pace, Anmaat can settle just off him and strike late, he’s tactically versatile, especially in rematches like this. Jim Crowley riding adds confidence; connections know how to place him well.

She’s bidding to defend her crown from last year, following a brilliant front‑running success in 2024, a rare double in this race. Now in her fourth year, Running Lion is trained by John & Thady Gosden, who have a strong track record in this exact race. Priced around 8/1, she presents intriguing each‑way value despite being overlooked behind fresh up‑and‑coming rivals.