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Fourth-time lucky: Tom Collins examines the staying rivalry in the Doncaster Cup
Stradivarius: Lonsdale Cup winner seeks a second Group 2 success at DoncasterCredit: Edward Whitaker
Friday: 2.40 Doncaster
Doncaster Cup Stakes (Group 2) | 2m2f | 3yo+ | ITV3/Sky
Horseracing is made great by rivalries at the top level. Two or more equine superstars battling for overall dominance in a division under the watchful eye of the racing public – that is the beauty of the sport.
When an opportunity arises it rightly dominates the headlines, but the desired staying clash between Stradivarius and Trueshan has been put on hold more times than an end to Covid-19 restrictions in 2021.
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