Racing and Football Outlook - June 16, 2026

England can fly out of the traps against a creaking Croatia side

WORLD CUP

EXPERT JURY

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England can fly out of the traps against a creaking Croatia side

Scotland to suffer a setback against impressive Morocco

Flamboyant French still look shaky as they aim for the top

Expect goals to flow as rivals chase vital win

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Holders face a tricky test in opening clash

Organised Austrians tough to break down

Portugal look set for winning start despite defensive issues

Blacks Stars are struggling to find their sparkle

Africans to play part but Czechs ought to prevail

Trust Swiss to step it up after mediocre start

Uzbeks should be silenced by classy Colombia

Qatar clash gives Canada perfect chance to shine

Draw suits both sides in crucial group encounter

Australia could play their part in lively USA clash

Haiti can play their part against Ancelotti’s aces

Sides desperate for victory ought to find the net

Goals likely to be on European rivals’ menu

Ivorians could test foes’ title credentials

Goals likely to be on European rivals’ menu

Japan can inflict more pain on poor Tunisians

Ecuador have to go firmly on front foot

HOW TO READ THE FORM

HOW TO USE RFO’S TRUE ODDS

Englishman fits the bill for exacting Major test

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS

US OPEN

SELECTIONS

EXPERT JURY Bellingham could strike right note in his favoured role

A good win but I still lost on the week

BIRCHY’S BETS Ss

H6 rule should be abolished quickly

A good win but I still lost on the week

Don’t deviate from your normal rules at Royal Ascot

BIRCHY’S BETS Ss

COMING UP THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS

Mission can creep his way to King Charles win

WHAT WE LEARNED

THIS WEEK’S PICKS

You can leave bookies feeling blue in big sprint

KIND OF BLUE 3.40 Ascot, Saturday

Summer spark after tricky start

HUGHIE MORRISON FACTFILE

Summer spark after tricky start

Force Noir to turn on turbochargers in Saturday opener

TIME TEST TOP-RATED

HOW TIME TEST WORKS

Speech all set to do the talking

ÃPOSITIVE TRENDS

ÃPOSITIVE TRENDS

ÄNEGATIVE TRENDS

Port Of Spain must be first call

Ombuds to repeat his win from last year

It’s going to be a great week for Hughes

Trainer: Richard Hughes

MIRACLE HORSE WATER TO WINE

Wealthy payday for Burke’s Venetian

Comanche the brave choice for Jubilee

Zabeel is interesting in big sprint

Bayside is primed for Chesham

Mondo to be first leg of double

Trainer: Richard and Peter Fahey

Trainer: Willie Mullins

WHAT A FIND

DRIVE ON

ONE TO FOLLOW

Kamaal ready for crack at Coventry

Kamaal ready for crack at Coventry

Good seconds for Akho Mezzna and Eighth Immortal

HORSE TO WATCH

ROYAL ASCOT TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY Echo to prove the outstanding miler

Arc winner Daryz can deliver again

Scandinavia can land Gold award

Raise a glass to top-class Wine

Exceptional Precise has everything in her favour

SELECTIONS *ITV

Exciting Saber to strike for team Haggas in the Jersey

Satono poised to atone for last year’s near-miss

Exceptional Precise has everything in her favour

All-weather winner Night Storm can return from a break to score on turf

England can fly out of the traps against a creaking Croatia side

WORLD CUP

England can fly out of the traps against a creaking Croatia side

Scotland to suffer a setback against impressive Morocco

Flamboyant French still look shaky as they aim for the top

Expect goals to flow as rivals chase vital win

Scotland to suffer a setback against impressive Morocco

Organised Austrians tough to break down

Holders face a tricky test in opening clash

Portugal look set for winning start despite defensive issues

Blacks Stars are struggling to find their sparkle

Trust Swiss to step it up after mediocre start

Uzbeks should be silenced by classy Colombia

Africans to play part but Czechs ought to prevail

Qatar clash gives Canada perfect chance to shine

Draw suits both sides in crucial group encounter

Australia could play their part in lively USA clash

Haiti can play their part against Ancelotti’s aces

Sides desperate for victory ought to find the net

Goals likely to be on European rivals’ menu

Ivorians could test foes’ title credentials

Goals likely to be on European rivals’ menu

Japan can inflict more pain on poor Tunisians

Ecuador have to go firmly on front foot

HOW TO READ THE FORM

HOW TO USE RFO’S TRUE ODDS

Englishman fits the bill for exacting Major test

SELECTIONS

EXPERT JURY Bellingham could strike right note in his favoured role