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4.55 Ascot Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) 2mls 4f. 4 year olds+.

First run in 1839, the Ascot Stakes is run over 2½ miles. Like the Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra Stakes, this race provides a thorough test of stamina. It is one of just three races at the Royal Ascot meeting in which the field passes the winning post twice and attracts horses that have run in the early season staying handicaps, most notable the Chester Cup.

4yr olds have won 7 of the last 10 runnings, while 10 of the last 12 have gone off at double-figure odds. This race is one of the longest handicaps anywhere. The progressive BUKIT TINGGI is expected to go well after winning 2 mile York handicap. LIBERATE could follow up (or the other way round!) so why not a reverse forecast?

Main bet BUKIT TINGGI 7/2.
Reverse forecast with LIBERATE 5/1.

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