War Rooms plot hatched

GOLD Cup day certainly wasn't a great one for us, and it goes without saying that when five favourites go in at Royal Ascot it's always going to be a tough afternoon.

- From William Hill's Lee Phelps

Yesterday was a battle won by the punters but we still seem to be winning the war as we head into the final two days of the meeting.

Day four begins with the Albany Stakes (2.30) and, given the strength of the Ballydoyle juveniles this week, it's no surprise to see a well-backed Aidan O'Brien-trained runner in SIGNORA (15-8 from 7-2) at the head of the market.

FITZELLA (9-2 from 6-1) and IPANEMA QUEEN (8-1 from 14-1) have also had their supporters.