Queen Anne Stakes 2011

The Queen Anne Stakes 2011 will be the 31st version of the race since it was first held at Royal Ascot in 1980. The Queen Anne Stakes is a famous race at Royal Ascot because it throws horses, jockeys and trainers in at the deep end as the race is a Group 1 contest over a flat mile.

The Queen Anne Stakes 2011 is open to horses of four-years-old and older and there is a weight requirement of a flat nine stones. Prize money for the race is estimated at around a quarter of a million pounds which makes it one of the more lucrative races at Royal Ascot.

There is no easing in to Royal Ascot which makes it one of the best five day flat meetings to watch in the world.

Queen Anne Stakes Betting 2011

Queen Anne Stakes betting 2011 is being dominated by Goldikova the current title holder in the race and Canford Cliffs. Goldikova has one of the highest winning percentages out of any horse performing at Royal Ascot this year.

The problem with backing the heavily priced favourite is that there will be very little value in the Sports Betting market. However, a favourite is much more likely to win a flat race because there are no obstacles to be tackled and less can go wrong.

Queen Anne Stakes Contenders

There is a small group of Queen Anne Stakes contenders that could do very well in the race and get their trainers and respective jockeys off to a good start. Queen Anne Stakes contenders will be watched closely as everyone will want to see how the racecourse reacts in terms of turf and pace.

Canford Cliffs is going to be one of the shortly priced Queen Anne Stakes contenders. This four-year-old horse has five wins, a second place and a third place from seven races. There is absolutely no reason not to back this horse each way on the first day.

So You Think is going to be one of the main Queen Anne Stakes contenders for this Horse Racing Betting market. This horse from New Zealand is trained by AP O'Brien and has a win over ten furlongs in May 2011.

Outsiders for Queen Anne Stakes

Outsiders for Queen Anne Stakes are going to be numerous because there is a group of five or six horses that can fall into this category. All of these horses will provide the best Royal Ascot Betting value for this contest.

Cape Blanco is one of the outsiders for Queen Anne Stakes in 2011. It's amazing that Cape Blanco is outside the main group of favourites because this is a phenomenal horse. Cape Blanco has only ever finished lower than first in one race and this was a second place. The reason for the lengthening price could be the horse's age and the experience that other runners have.

Dick Turpin is a historical figure that liked to steal and rob an awful lot but the only ones that will be on the receiving end if this four-year-old Bay Colt wins are the bookmakers. Dick Turpin has six wins from ten races and can win with a good start.