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Guide to Royal Ascot

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STATS GUIDE

Chesham Stakes (2.30 Saturday)
What is also noticeable about recent Chesham Stakes winners is that they have been lightly-raced in comparison to other two-year-old races at Royal Ascot. Eight of the last 12 winners had won their sole start whereas the 1996 winner Shamikh was having his racecourse debut.
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JAMIE SPENCER

Exclusive! Our guest blogger is really looking forward to his Group 1 ride on Saturday and also gives his view on his other four mounts on the final day.

PACE CHARTS

Find out where the early speed in every race is going to come from with our innovative pace charts, produced by Speed Ratings expert Lawrence Taylor.

RACECARDS & ODDS

Best racecards on the web! Check out the runners and riders for Royal Ascot together with odds from our betting partners plus links to our revolutionary FormScan and DrawCheck tools.

STATS GUIDE

It's the ultimate trends analysis of the Royal Meeting! Don't miss Paul Jones verdict on all 30 races over the five days, including past winners tables and archive video clips for all races since 2000.

Trendspotting - Part 1

In the first article in a two-part series, David Myers looks at the key trends behind the Royal meeting with vital statistics relating to trainers, jockeys, favourites and sires.

Trendspotting - Part 2

In the second installment of Trendspotting, David Myers pinpoints the best trials races and courses for Ascot success before looking at current trainer and jockey form.

The Race Centre

Video Preview

Royal Ascot Preview: Queen Anne Stakes

Jason Weaver and Gary Nutting join Tony Ennis in the studio for a special Royal Ascot preview and the panel start by looking at what is likely to be the race of the meeting, the Queen Anne Stakes where Goldikova, Paco Boy and Rip Van Winkle are set to do battle.

ROYAL REFLECTIONS

Johnny Murtagh
Johnny Murtagh has enjoyed over 30 wins at the Royal Meeting, landing his first big win on Ridgewood Pearl in 1995 and subsequently riding the likes of Enzeli, Duke Of Marmalade and Yeats to victory.
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