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British Champions Day at Ascot: Champion Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and more – live

Ascot closes the flat season with Britain’s richest raceday with the trainers’ championship also on the line. Join Greg Wood

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British Champions Day at Ascot: Champion Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and more – live

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Ascot closes the flat season with Britain’s richest raceday with the trainers’ championship also on the line. Join Greg Wood

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