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Royal Ascot day five: race-by-race guide to Saturday's card
Graham Dench looks at the main contenders
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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