Kevin Blake targets Royal Ascot day three, backing JAMESTOWN at 22/1 in the tough Britannia Stakes. The 5:00pm handicap sees the Irish colt improve from a seven‑length win at Dundalk to a near‑miss at Naas. Earlier at 2:30p.m., the Chesham Stakes highlighted NOLA SOUL, a Fozzie Stack‑trained seven‑furlong runner whose maiden win at Leopardstown showed a long stride suited to a straight track.

The Hampton Court Stakes at 5:35p.m. looks set for a key performance from ENDORSEMENT, the son of Wootton Bassett. O'Brien’s stableman has seen the colt improve through Derby trials, finishing near top in races against Christmas Day and James J Braddock before a seven‑length win in the King George V Cup.

Blake’s selections underline the balance between proven form and high‑stakes potential at Royal Ascot. With the meeting halfway, these picks could swing the race‑day outcome and position horses for the final two days, where stakes and prestige rise sharply. This strategy reflects a broader trend of targeting key handicaps early to secure favorable weights for the marquee races later in the meeting and boost campaign momentum.