Overview

• Racing Post’s day-two briefing confirms the going remains good to firm, good in places, with raceday clerk Anthea Leigh saying no overnight watering is planned.
• Pride Of Arras won the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur on day one, overturning widespread previews that had highlighted Lambourn as the standout.
• The Juddmonte International headlined the opening day with a deep field featuring Ombudsman, Delacroix, See The Fire and Japan’s Danon Decile highlighted in pre‑race analysis.
• Brazen Bolt was a popular early handicap pick for day one, with multiple tipsters citing his recent form, low draw and track suitability.
• Looking ahead to Saturday’s feature handicap, the Racing Post flagged Ascending as a value option at around 25/1 for the Sky Bet Ebor.