Big two set to get Royal Ascot underway

ROYAL Ascot 2011 will start with a clash of the titans as Goldikova takes on Canford Cliffs in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday.

Big two set to get Royal Ascot underway
Mon, 13 Jun, 2011 - 01:00

The star milers are among a field of seven declared for the contest that opens the five-day extravaganza at the Berkshire track.

Freddie Head’s Goldikova, winner of 13 Group Ones including this race last year and the Prix d’Ispahan on her return, will be accompanied by her pacemaker Flash Dance.

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