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Auguste Rodin begins quest for immortality as Frankie Dettori bids to add to World Cup night triumphs
The Dubai World Cup might be the feature on a night with more than £24 million at stake, but the Sheema Classic has become the standout race.
Last year it featured the performance of the year from Equinox, this year it is Auguste Rodin versus Liberty Island.
The hosts might be attempting to break several world records with their firework and drone display, but they have an even brighter and more explosive spectacle on the track.
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- 12.55 Ascot: Harry Fry hopeful 'exciting prospect' Gidleigh Park can strike on his chasing debut
- 2.05 Ascot: can Gemirande snare another chase the track for Venetia Williams and make a successful reappearance?
- Nicky Henderson bids for Ascot four-timer with Epatante relative and Jamie Spencer heads to Dundalk - Friday's punting pointers
- Three things to note on Friday - Jonathan Harding casts his eye over the day's action
- 6.30 Southwell: could Artistic Star be a class apart on his handicap debut in track's feature race?