sport news ROYAL ASCOT DAY THREE TIPS: Kyprios tuned up for top prize... while Mukaddamah ... trends now
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Sportsmail's expert tipster Sam Turner delivers his verdict ahead of day three at Royal Ascot.
2.30: WALBANK shaped with considerable promise on his debut at this venue behind Noble Style and enjoyed a runaway success at York last time. He tackles notable competition in unbeaten Irish colt The Antarctic, but the stiff five furlongs should suit the selection. Bakeel is respected, while Crispy Cat should outrun his odds.
Selection: WALBANK
Danger: CRISPY CAT
Ascot Gold Cup contender Kyprios looked a stayer with speed at Navan and Leopardstown
3.05: Just one winner from a single-figure draw in the last 10 years (Hukum in 2020) suggests it is fine to be drawn wide so ISRAR, a workmanlike winner of a prestigious Newbury handicap over 10f last time, may prove the answer. As long as he is in contention turning for home, he boasts the pedigree and class to launch a major challenge. Two that look attractively treated are Mandobi and Balhambar.
Selection: ISRAR
Danger: MANDOBI
3.40: A small field, but a tricky puzzle with preference for MUKADDAMAH based on her price. The selection shaped with plenty of promise over what appeared an inadequate 10f at Newbury but, with the winner Nashwa running well subsequently
