Saturday's Best Bet: Early Morning can make it a great afternoon

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Tippin’ Jimmy runs us through his four best bets on Shergar Cup day.

1:05 Ascot - Mirza (6/1)

Despite carrying top weight, Mirza could be able to build on his Sandown second dropped to handicap company. The veteran sprinter chased home star sprinter Battaash in the Group Three Coral Charge and his mark remains unaltered. He goes on most ground, but is likely to get optimum conditions at Ascot this afternoon.

1:40 Ascot - Graceland (11/2)

An improving sort for Michael Bell is Graceland, who faces another hike up the ratings this afternoon. He was a winner at this track back in May, and has been boasting some steady form throughout this season. He has gone up 4lb for his narrow defeat in the Northumberland Vase to London Prize. That form ranks him pretty highly in this.

2:15 Ascot - Kapstadt (9/1)

Ian Jardine is a brilliant dual-purpose trainer, and Kapstadt could increase his reputation at Ascot today. He was a good winner at Newmarket earlier on in the season, before finishing a respectable seventh in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock. That race may have been a bit better than this, and he should be able to make a bold bid.

2:40 Ascot - Early Morning (6/1)

One horse that loves Ascot is Early Morning for Harry Dunlop. He won this contest last year, and has enjoyed some good form since. He finished second in a handicap here, and ran well on his seasonal return at Haydock this year. Last time out he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup, and in a weaker race he can go well.