TIME TO GO ON A GOLD RUSH

Gosden colt is set to stamp himself as the pick of the crop over a mile

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ROYAL ASCOT fans can hit a high note on day one with FIELD OF GOLD (4.20) in the feature St James's Palace Stakes.

The strapping grey son of Kingman tops the race ratings after his Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas rout at the Curragh late last month.

With Colin Keane assuming command up top, my selection swooped down the outside to power away from Juddmonte ownermate Cosmic Year by nearly four lengths.

The Classic gold medal made up for Field Of Gold’s luckless outing behind Charlie Appleby trainee Ruling Court at Newmarket, when the winner got first run on today’s big race favourite.

That rival missed the Derby to come here for a faster playing surface and looks sure to be involved, as does Aidan O’Brien’s French 2,000 Guineas hero Henri Matisse for a yard with a good record in this.