Royal Ascot Preview 2025

On Monday 9th June, Weatherbys Racing Bank hosted their annual Royal Ascot Preview. Streamed live on Zoom and hosted by ITV Racing’s lead commentator, Richard Hoiles, guests were treated to expert opinion and analysis from a star-studded panel.  

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Andrew Balding and Karl Burke provided fresh updates into their powerful teams heading to the Royal meeting. This included an indication on where both Fallen Angel and Kalpana may run, as well as insight into the pecking order of the juveniles for the two-year-old races across the meeting.

The in-form Burke shared his views on his leading juvenile hopes Zelaina, Naval Light and Venetian Sun, plus the prospects of the exciting Night Raider dropping back in trip for the first time.

Balding has a typically strong team for the meeting, headed by Kalpana, Jonquil and Humidity, along with live chances Flora Of Bermuda and Tropical Storm in the sprint division.

Expert racing analyst Kevin Blake, fresh from tipping the 1-2-3 in the Epsom Derby, provided invaluable insight into the Irish contingent from Joseph O’Brien’s yard and beyond, highlighting the chances of juvenile Andab, Group 1 winner Al Riffa and recent acquisition Sons And Lovers.

Watch the full recording