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2022 St James's Palace Stakes Tips - 33/1 outsider could give Coroebus a scare

Jon Vine

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Last updated: 13 Jun 2022

Jon Vine 13 Jun 2022

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Tips and odds for the 2022 St James's Palace Stakes
This Group One takes place on day one of Royal Ascot on Tuesday 14th June
Coroebus is the 8/11 favourite with bet365
Light Infantry is our best each-way bet at 33/1

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2022 St James's Palace Stakes Odds
2022 St James's Palace Stakes Entries
2022 St James's Palace Stakes Tips
St James's Palace Stakes FAQs

The third and final Group One on day one of Royal Ascot is the St James's Palace Stakes. Three-year-olds will be under the spotlight in this eight-furlong Group One and it's this year's 2000 Guineas winner who dominates the market.

We've taken a look through the latest St James's Palace Stakes odds and picked out our best betting tips.

2022 St James's Palace Stakes Odds

Name	Odds
Coroebus	8/11
My Prospero	4/1
Maljoom	7/1
New Energy	16/1
Bar	20/1

*Odds taken on 13/6/22*

2022 St James's Palace Stakes Entries

Coroebus2022 St James's Palace Stakes FavouriteGET 8/11 HERE

Coroebus lowered the colours of stablemate Native Trail to hand Charlie Appleby his first victory in the 2000 Guineas. The favourite was handed a fresh mark of 121 for that Classic success and Coroebus has been installed as the 8/11 favourite to win his second Group One of the season.

William Haggas will throw two promising three-year-olds into the St James's Palace Stakes, with both My Prospero and Maljoom sitting prominently in the market. Shiela Lavery has entered up New Energy, who stayed on well to finish second behind Native Trail in the Irish 2000 Guineas.

Berkshire Shadow, Lusail, Light Infantry and Checkandchallenge renew rivalries with Coroebus, after lengthy defeats in the 2000 Guineas. Frankie Dettori will ride Mighty Ulysees for John Gosden, with Ralph Beckett's Angel Bleu also holding Royal Ascot entries.

Aidan O'Brien has entered up Aikhal, who hasn't been seen since last autumn. Roger Varian's Bayside Boy and Jim Bolger's Wexford Native also feature in the field.

2022 St James's Palace Stakes Tips

Light Infantry E/W2022 St James's Palace Stakes TipsGET 33/1 HERE

Coroebus ran out an impressive winner of the 2000 Guineas, the form of which was boosted by Native Trail's Irish Guineas success. Charlie Appleby's star is entitled to come on for that first start of the season, so it's hard to make any sort of case against the market leader.

That being said, 12 talented colts will line up against Appleby's Classic winner and plenty of them sit at appealing prices. Bet365 will pay out on the first four home too, so there's certainly value to be found betting against Coroebus.

Bayside Boy endured a torrid time from a horrible draw on his return in the French Guineas. That display is easily forgiven and 66/1 is far too big a price for a horse with his ability. Yet, I fear the going may be a little too quick for Bayside Boy, who seems to prefer slower ground, so I'll take a punt on the equally appealing LIGHT INFANTRY at a slightly shorter price.

David Simcock's star was unbeaten at two, following a six-length triumph on debut at Yarmouth with an impressive triumph in the Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury. Light Infantry then made his reappearance in the 2000 Guineas, where things didn't go entirely to plan.

Jamie Spencer's mount was understandably keen on his first outing after a long break. Spencer had always planned to hold his mount up, but with three furlongs to go, a gap started to appear between Light Infantry and the rest of the field. As push came to shove, Spencer was forced to angle towards the inside rail to try and make his challenge. Light Infantry did manage to pick up in the closing stages, crossing the line seven lengths behind Coroebus in ninth.

Inexperience was the contributing factor behind that bizarre performance. Light Infantry was also very fractious in the paddock ahead of that Classic, which might explain the sluggish start he made to the contest.

There's clearly plenty more to come from this extremely talented colt and an improved performance would see Light Infantry challenging for the places behind Coroebus.

St James's Palace Stakes FAQs

When is the St James's Palace Stakes?

The 2022 St James's Palace Stakes will be run on day one of Royal Ascot on Tuesday 14th June. This Group One is the fourth race on the card and is due to go off at 4:20pm (BST).

Who is the favourite for the St James's Palace Stakes?

Charlie Appleby's 2000 Guineas winner, Coroebus is the 8/11 favourite to win the 2022 St James's Palace Stakes.

Where can I watch the St James's Palace Stakes?

This Group One will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to watch this race on a mobile device, check out the Horse Racing Live Streaming page on our website.

Verdict

2022 St James's Palace Stakes

Light Infantry has the profile of a big improver and, at 33/1, he looks to be the best each-way bet in this Group One.

Light Infantry

Each-Way

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