Ascot's big end of season meeting could look a bit of a damp squib if the forecast rain arrives and the likes of Declaration of War, Farhh, The Fugue and Toronado don't run. As a punter this doesn't bother me in the least as it does present opportunities. Confirmed entrants who appreciate cut in the ground make a certain amount of appeal at this stage given the scope for most if not all of the races cutting up.
In the Champion Stakes itself I was oh so keen about Intello and was gutted when he went to Paris instead but his stablemate Triple Threat appeals at a big price that will surely shorten and I backed him over the weekend. This is the race that is most likely to cut up real bad and although Cirrus Des Aigles will obviously take his chance the selection will likely have his optimum conditions on Saturday and I'm hoping the best of the opposition CDA apart might be the likes of Hillstar, Mukhadram. Let's hope so.
In the other races the QE11 is fascinating with nearly all the market leaders being opposable for one reason or another. I'd be very tempted to back Magician if he ran and Galvaun (another Fabre charge) tempts me at a double figure price in the filles and mares race. It should be a good days racing with opportunities for winners hopefully.
Champion Stakes:
Intello (NR) £19
Triple Threat £10ew @ 20/1
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