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Going likely to remain 'on easy side' as Ascot clerk says outlook uncertain

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Going likely to remain 'on easy side' as Ascot clerk says outlook uncertain

Forecasts of up to 13mm of rain for Thursday have been revised downwards. The going description for Qipco British Champions Day is likely to remain on the easy side. There might be some showers on Friday night into Saturday. Last year Baaeed won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on good to soft ground. Trueshan won Long Distance Cup on similar ground last year. It is unclear how much rain will fall on Thursday. If it doesn't rain, the going could be good or soft.

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