It's bookmakers one, punters nil after day one of Royal Ascot 2022. Nature Strip's stunning King's Stand Stakes performance aside, it was a tough opening day for punters with the last three favourites all finishing second but they were the opening salvos of a long week and there are plenty of horses being backed again this morning.
After a flurry of Group 1 events on the opening day, the focus on day two is the Prince Of Wales's Stakes where the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Bay Bridge has been backed down to 10/11 (from 11-8) to open his Group 1 account. Japanese raider Shahryar has been relatively easy to back (top price 4/1) despite quick conditions being in his favour - a lack of pace in the race could be an issue for him though.
One of the biggest overnight movers is Legend Of Dubai who is now a 5-1 favourite for the Royal Hunt Cup after being available at a general 9-1 on Tuesday evening.
