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Progressive four-year-old Properantes remains on trial at the trip on Saturday, however he is expected to be very hard to beat in the sixth event at Ascot.

Lining up beyond a mile for the first time in his career, the son of Danehill Express has continued to race well and gives the impression the step up to 2200m will suit.

A winner of five of his 12 career starts, his win strike rate is close to double that of any of his rivals and he has placed in five of seven attempts at this track.

A narrow second placing behind subsequent winner Stocks last start, Properantes had bumped into talented mare Neverland prior to that— form which clearly sees him well placed on Saturday.

Using Timeform weight adjusted ratings he sits clear of his rivals and he has drawn to receive all the favours on the inside.

Troy Turner continues his association with the four-year-old having placed in eight of 10 attempts aboard the gelding.

Currently installed a 3-1 chance appears a more than worthy gamble as while some query whether he will stay, we have him marked 2-1.

He clearly possesses the most scope in this line up and if able to continue his upwards rating spiral he should prove very hard to beat.

In the final event the Neville Parnham trained Malibu Style presents a great betting opportunity, facing the starter on the quick back up.

While unable to feature in the minors this time in, his performances have still held plenty of merit and clearly no knock on the form behind Sheidel.

In both previous attempts on the seven day back, Malibu Style has placed in both and has only missed the money once in six attempts over the 1200m journey.

Successful in returning a new career peak in the R.S. Crawford Stakes, he is very well placed down on the minimum and has drawn to receive all the favours.

If priced aggressively we have him marked 15% more likely than his current quote and more than happy to play.

BET OF THE DAY (1): Race 6 #5 Properantes @ $4.00

BET OF THE DAY (2): Race 8 #11 Malibu Style @ $4.00