The King set for first Ascot runner in Royal silks

King Charles III will have his first runner at Ascot in the Royal silks this afternoon with Perfect Alibi running in the Listed Noel Murless Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing.

3.45 Ascot – Alibi goes for The King in Listed heat

For the first time at Ascot since The Queen’s passing, the Royal silks will be on show as Perfect Alibi looks to land the Listed Noel Murless Stakes (3:45) under Tom Marquand for William Haggas and The King.

The three-year-old filly looks to have a bit to find on paper, but was a good second behind Hoo Ya Mal in a Group Three at the Glorious Goodwood meeting and drops in grade here.

Secret State looks a major threat for the Buick and Appleby combo, having had wind surgery since a second in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at the Ebor meeting.

Marco Botti’s Giavellotto is another to note, having finished an excellent third in the Leger earlier this month, whilst El Habeeb and Lionel could also get involved.