Sky Sports Racings Alex Hammond Royal Ascot preview and tips

Sky Sports Racing presenter Alex Hammond has shared her preview and tips ahead of Royal Ascot, which begins the week of June 15, 2026. She highlights the opening Group 1 over one mile on the straight track, focusing on Charlie Appleby's two contenders Notable Speech and Opera Ballo, who share identical official ratings. Hammond favours Notable Speech, who impressed at the Lockinge at Newbury, though he faces competition from Irish 2000 Guineas winner Gstaad, French winner Rayif, and Talk Of New York.