Royal Ascot review

Our racing team look back at Royal Ascot and answer the burning questions that were thrown up after last week's action.

It looks like Toronado and Kingman are set to lock horns in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Whose side are you on? And can you think of a better strapline than 'Duel on the Downs'?

George Primarolo: I'd go for Kingman. But then again, Toronado was quite impressive wasn't he? But no, Kingman is surely best. Toronado will have Richard Hughes on him at Goodwood though, which has got to be a big plus. Having said that, the form of the 2000 Guineas is rock solid isn't it? It's a tough one this one - I may just sit it out and enjoy the race. As we're so often told, it's a game of opinions. Well, I'm not playing this particular game - I hope that doesn't make me sound churlish but I've got no strong opinion either way as I'm guessing the market will have it spot on.

Will Hayler: It's a game of opinions but you don't seem to have one, George. Fortunately I do. Kingman wins every day of the week. Toronado impressed me with the pluck he showed in the Queen Anne but he no longer appears to have the cruising speed that both impressed and yet arguably proved his achilles heel last season. Kingman will just do for him toe.

Matt Brocklebank: I'd be with Will on this one. Kingman has speed to burn and Toronado's Guineas form just isn't up to the standard of this year's renewal, although I'd agree with the Hannon camp when they say he's improving with age. Toronado is also entitled to strip fitter for his Queen Anne run but the fact the Hannons always thought he'd make it at the top level over 10 furlongs leaves me in little doubt he wouldn't have the raw pace to live with Kingman. As for the strapline, I fear 'King and his subjects' might be more fitting.

Ben Linfoot: Toronado has two things in his favour - winning form at Goodwood and Richard Hughes. Nobody rides the idosyncratic track any better. In a game of inches those two things could be vital and even though I think Kingman is the better horse it's rarely quite as simple as that is it? If the John Gosden star is in my opinion over bet, which he probably will be, I can see myself siding with Toronado.

Can Treve bounce back and win the Arc? Or do you have another horse in mind for the first weekend in October?

WH: She could win the Vermeille without really proving anything, so I guess it will entirely depend upon what her price is on the day as to whether she rates lay or play material. Taghrooda is my idea of the best bet at the present odds.

MB: Treve certainly can bounce back to her best in the autumn although it's slightly concerning to hear connections running all sort of tests on her following a second career defeat. The Fugue and Magician clearly relished the fast ground at Ascot and Treve will be seen in a better light when back on her favoured conditions in France. The 6/1 available now will surely look massive come the first weekend in October.

BL: No, I don't think she will. She was brilliant last year, but that's when she had all the allowances as a three-year-old filly and even if she gets her optimum conditions in the autumn I'll be taking her on. I've no idea what with yet, but I do think we'll see the best of Kingston Hill in the latter part of the season when he gets his preferred ground. Whether he ends up good enough to even run in the Arc remains to be seen, though.