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Royal Ascot day five: race-by-race guide to Saturday's card

Graham Dench looks at the main contenders

Appleby and his Epsom hero Masar, who will return to the track this season
Charlie Appleby and his Derby hero Masar, who will return to the track in the Hardwicke StakesCredit: Edward Whitaker

2.30 Chesham Stakes
7f | Listed | 2yo | ITV/Sky

New conditions this year – runners can qualify now if the dam won over 1m2f or more, not just the sire – should encourage a deeper entry.

Aidan O'Brien has won this four times and will reportedly be represented by recent impressive Curragh 7f winner Lope Y Fernandez, who is by Lope De Vega and would have qualified anyway.

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