King George glory days are back and Ascot has Europe’s top racing prize in sight
The midsummer Flat showpiece has fallen behind the Arc de Triomphe but Ascot is ready to splash the cashAmid fears in the wider racing industry that affordability checks, tax raids and falling attendance will be the end of us, Ascot sails serenely on towards an exceptional renewal of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes on Saturday.The crowds for last month’s Royal meeting were up on all five days to set a post-Covid record. The track is debt-free, having…
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