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'He really excites me and could be much the best' - six Racing Post experts with their best bets and lays for Royal Ascot
We asked six Racing Post experts to provide their best bet for Royal Ascot and the horse they'd be happiest to lay. Here's what they said . . .
Richard Birch
Best bet
Quinault (Wokingham, Saturday)
It might be a mistake to think Quinault, winner of seven races last year, is now in the handicapper’s grip.
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