Three-year-old can extend Classic generation's Sun Chariot dominance

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3.10 Ascot

Raising Sand bypassed the Cambridgeshire for a repeat bid in this event – achieved by All Ivory in 2006 – at his favourite venue. He won the big King George meeting handicap over course and distance, although the handicapper was hard on him with a 6lb rise that leaves him 13lb worse off with last year’s runner-up Ripp Orf. His big advantage is the ground.

Following two narrow victories in tiny fields, Qaysar hasn’t risen too much in the ratings and has taken his record to four wins in his past five races. He is progressive and has won on soft.