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.

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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Courts Racing Place: Canford Cliffs Place: Berkshire track Place: Newbury Place: Rio De La Plata Place: Barry Hills Place: Royal Ascot Place: Newmarket Place: Ascot Place: Guineas Place: France Place: Hungary Place: Haydock Person: Goldikova Person: Freddie Head Person: Flash Dance Person: Richard Hannon Person: Dick Turpin Person: Aidan O’Brien Person: Godolphin Person: Roger Charlton Person: Elzaam Person: Roger Varian Person: Angus Gold Person: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum Person: Maqaasid Person: John Person: Queen Mary Person: Danny O’Brien Person: Star Witness Person: Steve Arnold Person: Wesley Ward Person: Todd Pletcher Event: Ascot Event: Queen Anne Stakes Event: Prix d’Ispahan Event: Lockinge Stakes Event: Irish Derby Event: Irish Champion Stakes Event: Golden Jubilee Stakes Event: Coventry Stakes Event: Golden Jubilee Event: Coronation Stakes Event: 1000 Guineas Event: King’s Stand Stakes Event: Temple Stakes Organisation: Ransom Note Organisation: Cityscape Organisation: Races Organisation: The Races

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