With odds on shots Baaeed and Coroebus among the runners on the opening day of 2022 Royal Ascot, bookmakers could be on the ropes from a very early stage.
The first-named looks certain to be the cornerstone of thousands of multiple bets and the world's highest-rated horse is firmly expected to get punters off to a flying start.
As always, there are a host of short-priced runners throughout the week. Frankie Dettori's huge following at this meeting will ensure that the Italian jockey partners several strongly-fancied runners, including Stradivarius who bids for a record-equalling fourth success in the blue-riband contest.
