Ryan’s rising star can Streak to victory King’s Stand Stakes

Three-year-olds have a modest record in the King Stand’s Stakes (3.45) in recent years, but Hot Streak looks the right type to boost the classic generation’s statistics by taking today’s sprint feature at Royal Ascot.

The Kevin Ryan-trained colt was a very smart juvenile, which was just touched off by stable companion Astaire in the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket on his final outing of a busy campaign.

The fact he raced six times in 2013 should stand him in good stead today as he has plenty of experience for one so young. Given how well he progressed with racing last year, Ryan has been clever in giving him two outings this term.