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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Sir Michael Stoute to Tighten his Grip on Group Two Hardwicke Stakes 2bx1k

What promises to be a thrilling renewal of the world famous Royal Ascot meeting comes to a close on Saturday 23rd June. Six races will be run on the final day of action before the curtain drops with two of those being Group class.

The Group Two Hardwicke Stakes is a 1m 3f contest open to four-year-olds and above with £225,000 in prize money on the line, £127,598 of that going to the champion. One man used to cashing those cheques is Sir Michael Stoute. Will he do it again? A talented field travels to the Berkshire course, but the multiple champion trainer has the best of them, according to traders.

We’ll see