Masterbreeder wrote:
one quick question does anyone know if this new group 1 race (for 3 year olds only) will be included in SO6???? it will be run for the first time next year at royal ascot in place of the Britannia handicap which the bookies seemed not best pleased about seeing as handicaps are bookies races
The new race hasn't been named yet. Also, it's replacing the Buckingham Palace Handicap on the Friday, not the Britannia earlier in the week. I see they're improving the 3yo sprint pattern elsewhere too, with the Pavilion Stakes and the Sandy Lane Stakes being promoted to G3 and G2 respectively next year also. I guess it's logical to have a 3yo sprint championship.
Once the new race's name is known, I'll definitely be updating my schedule.