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Wednesday's finale delivers the Windsor Castle Stakes (5:10pm), a Listed contest for 2YOs over five furlongs featuring 24 runners. This traditional closer often produces future Group One performers, providing a fitting climax to an exceptional day.
First Approach represents Aidan O'Brien's hopes with Wayne Lordan aboard, this No Nay Never colt possessing the ideal profile for this type of contest. Kansas provides O'Brien with a second string via Ryan Moore, this Wootton Bassett colt carrying the significant booking of the stable's number one rider.
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Tough Critic brings American credentials with Flavien Prat making the journey specifically for this ride. This Caravaggio colt trained by George Weaver could represent a significant transatlantic challenge in the competitive field.
Ardisia looks progressive for Hugo Palmer with Oisin Murphy committed, whilst Old Is Gold represents Andrew Balding's powerful juvenile team under James Doyle. Kamakameleon provides an interesting runner by Kameko for Dylan Cunha with Tom Marquand aboard.
Logi Bear carries the hopes of Richard Hannon under Sean Levey, whilst Jan Steen represents Karl Burke with David Egan taking the ride. Dickensian adds further depth under Kieran Shoemark in this competitive finale.
The large field ensures position and luck in running will prove crucial, with tactical expertise likely determining the outcome of this thrilling conclusion to an exceptional day's racing at the Royal meeting.
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