Awesome Ascot
2010 July 23
What’s the most impressive racecourse in the UK? Most racegoers would say Ascot, with its new grandstand and Royal connections.

Hevi went there in July and came third, after a staying-on fifth over the same 2-mile course two weeks earlier.

Next, the Shergar Cup!
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< Waiting for the action to start.
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Wait for me... Last to leave the pre-parade ring.
Talking tactics in the parade ring.
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Off to the start.
Coming back into the winners’ enclosure. (Photo: Bob Coote)
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Cooling off.
Walter risks his fingers.
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And Andrea and I got to meet the Queen – well, sort of...
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