Ascot 18:10 RESULTED
Class 2 20 Jun 2026

Saturday 20 June Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race)

Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race) · 2m5f143y

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Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race)

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  1. Winner Illinois (IRE) Ryan Moore · A P O'Brien
    7/4F
  2. 9/1
  3. 16/1
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Saturday Draw Updated 1 month ago
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR/OR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
A Piece Of Heaven silks
A Piece Of Heaven
Age 8 · 9-4
/3-221
105
115
105OR
8
9-4
9/2 7/1 4/1
Consistent and progressive, A Piece Of Heaven arrives on the back of a Chester handicap win — forging clear from the front over a testing trip — and clearly handles today's going and distance range; first-time headgear under 130 lb is the one factor to weigh up.
AI verdict

Solid recent form of /3-221 and a competitive 115 Saturday Rating are tempered by unfavoured market position at 6/1.

2
Berkshire Sundance silks
Berkshire Sundance
Age 6 · 9-4
1-0116
96
100
96OR
6
9-4
12/1 16/1 11/1
Showed good form prior to that Chester run 43 days ago where stamina appeared to stretch, and first-time headgear plus a trainer who excels here offer encouragement — but 130 lb and that question over the trip make this a genuine each-way proposition at best.
AI verdict

Rated 100 at 12/1 with mixed form (1-0116) and 9-4 weight places Berkshire Sundance as a mid-tier contender outside market favouritism.

3
Carlton silks
Carlton
Age 6 · 9-4
1-2154
82
70
82OR
6
9-4
150/1 66/1 125/1
Carlton has been placed in its last two outings and clearly handles today's going, but ranked 10 of 13 on our figures and needing to find more stepping up in class, this 130lb burden makes it tough to get excited, despite genuine stamina in its favour.
AI verdict

Carlton's 100/1 odds and modest Saturday Rating of 70 signal minimal market confidence despite a mixed 1-2154 form.

4
Columbus silks
Columbus
Age 5 · 9-4
24536-
109
109
109OR
5
9-4
10/1 11/2 9/1
Columbus arrives here winless in his last five starts but shaped with plenty of encouragement on his hurdles debut at Killarney, finishing second before weakening close home — fitness should sharpen with that run under his belt. A classy Flat performer in France effective over 12-15f, he's no second-string runner here, and connections landed this prize last year.
AI verdict

Rated 109 with solid form but not the market leader at 6/1 carrying 9-4, Columbus shows enough class without dominating.

5
Dallas Star silks
Dallas Star
Age 5 · 9-4
233254
101
85
101OR
5
9-4
50/1 18/1 50/1
Winless in recent starts and rated 11th of 13 on our figures, Dallas Star faces a stiff task carrying 130 lb, and the latest fourth at Down Royal — racing prominently over 2m — hinted the extra distance stretches stamina. Back at 14f could help.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 85 and inconsistent form figures of 233254 at 22/1 suggest little winning chance against stronger rivals.

6
French Master silks
French Master
Age 5 · 9-4
150-35
108
114
108OR
5
9-4
11/2 9/2 5/1
Fresh headgear goes on for the first time in cheekpieces, and while French Master's most recent effort — a well-held fifth in a Group 3 — was a letdown, this horse has been largely consistent otherwise, handles today's going well, and a trainer firing at 26% adds confidence. The worry is that last outing in headgear underwhelmed.
AI verdict

Solid 114 Saturday Rating and fair 11/2 odds are offset by inconsistent form (150-35) and non-favourite market position.

7
Hipop De Loire silks
Hipop De Loire
Age 9 · 9-4
4630-7
102
70
102OR
9
9-4
100/1 66/1 80/1
Winless in its last five starts and well beaten at Goodwood on a latest flat outing, Hipop De Loire arrives here in first-time blinkers off a 28-day break, though a course-and-distance-proven handler in form and a useful German Listed background offer some grounds for hope.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 80/1, a poor Saturday Rating of 70, and uninspiring form of 4630-7 highlight a limited winning chance.

8
Illinois silks
Illinois
Age 5 · 9-4
227-36
111
118
111OR
5
9-4
2/1 3/1 32/17
His second in the Gold Cup over course and distance is the strongest form on offer here, and though Illinois was asked only to set the gallop at Epsom last time out, this smart stayer returns to a track and trip that suit on going it handles, partnered by the course's standout jockey.
AI verdict

Illinois carries top weight of 9-4 at 3/1 with a solid Saturday Rating of 118, though patchy form of 227-36 prevents a fifth star.

9
Le Destrier silks
Le Destrier
Age 7 · 9-4
51/2/3
106
109
106OR
7
9-4
4/1 2/1 4/1
Freshened after a creditable third in the Levmoss Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown — where he was checked and still closed — Le Destrier travels well for a stable that landed this last year and should be suited by this trip and ground; the slight concern is that his recent consistency has been mixed.
AI verdict

Solid 109 Saturday Rating and fair 11/4 odds, but inconsistent form of 51/2/3 and non-favourite status limit confidence.

10
Maxi King silks
Maxi King
Age 6 · 9-4
3434-2
103
85
103OR
6
9-4
18/1 18/1 16/1
Consistent but winless in his last five starts, Maxi King at least caught the eye when a narrow second over an extended trip at Chester 43 days ago, showing his stamina holds over distance — though connections will need that improvement to translate here off 130lb.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 22/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 85, and inconsistent form figures of 3434-2 suggest limited winning prospects.

11
Mr Hollywood silks
Mr Hollywood
Age 6 · 9-4
22541-
98
81
98OR
6
9-4
25/1 18/1 25/1
Switched to a top yard that won this race last year and with more improvement likely, Mr Hollywood's winning form and solid placed efforts are in his favour, though weakening late on his most recent hurdle start hints he may not yet be fully wound up.
AI verdict

Rated just 81 with outdated form showing a recent fifth, Mr Hollywood's 20/1 odds reflect weak market confidence at 9-4.

12
Aajej silks
Aajej
Age 4 · 9-3
255-19
77
62
77OR
4
9-3
300/1 100/1 250/1
Ninth of nine last time out, beaten nine lengths in a handicap here, raises real stamina doubts over this trip, and first-time cheekpieces won't mask those concerns. A 77-rated sort carrying 129lb, ranked near the foot of our figures.
AI verdict

Massive 200/1 odds, poor Saturday Rating of 62, and inconsistent form of 255-19 highlight Aajej as a rank outsider.

13
Pivotal Days silks
Pivotal Days
Age 4 · 9-3
7985-7
63
43
63OR
4
9-3
300/1 200/1 250/1
Winless in its last five starts and poor in both codes this term, Pivotal Days faces a stiff ask here — ranked last on our figures and seemingly out of its depth in this company, though the going should suit.
AI verdict

Extreme outsider at 250/1 with a Saturday Rating of just 43 and dismal form reading 7985-7 combines to make Pivotal Days a hopeless contender.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 A Piece Of Heaven 9/2 open 8.50 9/2 open 8.00 9/2 open 8.00 4/1 open 8.00 9/2 open 8.00 9/2 Bet365
2 Berkshire Sundance 12/1 open 19.00 11/1 open 17.00 11/1 open 19.00 12/1 open 21.00 12/1 open 19.00 12/1 Bet365
3 Carlton 150/1 open 101.00 125/1 open 67.00 125/1 open 67.00 150/1 open 126.00 150/1 open 81.00 150/1 Bet365
4 Columbus 10/1 open 7.00 9/1 open 6.50 9/1 open 6.50 11/1 open 7.50 10/1 open 6.50 11/1 William Hill
5 Dallas Star 50/1 open 21.00 66/1 open 21.00 66/1 open 19.00 50/1 open 21.00 50/1 open 21.00 66/1 Coral
6 French Master 11/2 open 5.50 11/2 open 6.00 11/2 open 6.00 11/2 open 5.50 5/1 11/2 Bet365
7 Hipop De Loire 100/1 open 81.00 80/1 open 67.00 80/1 open 67.00 100/1 open 81.00 80/1 open 67.00 100/1 Bet365
8 Illinois 2/1 open 5.00 2/1 open 4.00 2/1 open 4.00 2/1 open 4.00 15/8 open 4.00 2/1 Bet365
9 Le Destrier 4/1 open 3.25 4/1 open 3.25 4/1 open 3.25 9/2 open 3.00 4/1 open 3.25 9/2 William Hill
10 Maxi King 18/1 open 21.00 16/1 open 19.00 16/1 open 19.00 20/1 open 26.00 18/1 open 21.00 20/1 William Hill
11 Mr Hollywood 25/1 open 19.00 25/1 open 19.00 25/1 open 19.00 25/1 open 19.00 25/1 open 19.00 25/1 Bet365
12 Aajej 300/1 open 201.00 250/1 open 151.00 250/1 open 101.00 250/1 open 201.00 250/1 open 151.00 300/1 Bet365
13 Pivotal Days 300/1 open 251.00 250/1 open 201.00 250/1 250/1 250/1 300/1 Bet365

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Illinois

Live signal

Illinois owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (66) and market confidence (91). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

2/1 A P O'Brien Ryan Moore
77% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

A Piece Of Heaven

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

9/2 · Joseph Patrick O'Brien
✓ Value Signal

Mr Hollywood

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

25/1 · W P Mullins
◈ Chamber Memory

Balanced

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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Live signal
66 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +24.9 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Dominant
91 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +20.0 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
51 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Low conviction
44 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +4.4 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor Dominant
58 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +5.8 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Speculative
59 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.7 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 8. Illinois
67.1 2/1
2 1. A Piece Of Heaven
61.5 9/2
3 6. French Master
60.1 11/2
4 9. Le Destrier
59.6 4/1
5 4. Columbus
56.5 10/1
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Age 5 · 9-4
2/1
★★★★☆ SR 118 🐾

Illinois carries top weight of 9-4 at 3/1 with a solid Saturday Rating of 118, though patchy form of 227-36 prevents a fifth star.

9
Age 7 · 9-4
4/1
★★★☆☆ SR 109 🐾

Solid 109 Saturday Rating and fair 11/4 odds, but inconsistent form of 51/2/3 and non-favourite status limit confidence.

1
Age 8 · 9-4
9/2
★★★☆☆ SR 115 🐾

Solid recent form of /3-221 and a competitive 115 Saturday Rating are tempered by unfavoured market position at 6/1.

6
Age 5 · 9-4
11/2
★★★☆☆ SR 114 🐾

Solid 114 Saturday Rating and fair 11/2 odds are offset by inconsistent form (150-35) and non-favourite market position.

4
Age 5 · 9-4
10/1
★★★☆☆ SR 109 🐾

Rated 109 with solid form but not the market leader at 6/1 carrying 9-4, Columbus shows enough class without dominating.

2
Age 6 · 9-4
12/1
★★★☆☆ SR 100 🐾

Rated 100 at 12/1 with mixed form (1-0116) and 9-4 weight places Berkshire Sundance as a mid-tier contender outside market favouritism.

10
Age 6 · 9-4
18/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 85 🐾

Outsider odds of 22/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 85, and inconsistent form figures of 3434-2 suggest limited winning prospects.

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Illinois
Confidence: Medium

Illinois (SR 118, 3/1) is the highest-rated horse in the field and carries the strongest market confidence, shortening to clear favouritism at 3/1 with a four-star AI probability rating. At five years old, the A P O'Brien yard regularly targets marathon conditions races at Royal Ascot with well-prepared stayers, and the good-to-firm ground at 2m5f143y suits a horse of this profile. The form string 227-36 shows consistent mid-field finishes at likely higher class, and a conditions race at this trip removes the weight-for-age complexities that can compromise form reading. Le Destrier (SR 109, 11/4) is the market's alternative and must be respected, but Illinois's SR advantage of nine points alongside stronger trainer firepower tilts the balance. Each-way alternative: Le Destrier. Main danger: Le Destrier — Le Destrier (SR 109, 11/4) is actually trading tighter than Illinois in morning markets suggesting bookmaker respect, and the W P Mullins yard has a strong record targeting this exact race with a fresh stayer — the 51/2/3 form string shows he handles varied conditions and returns well from breaks.

Shortlist Illinois, Le Destrier, French Master
Each-way: Le Destrier Danger: Le Destrier

🗺 The Course Class 2

2m5f143y Distance to cover
Good to Firm Expected going
13 Confirmed runners
Ascot Track and setting
Class 2 Race grade