Ascot Saturday Preview: Friday Left the Draw Question Open — Pace and Position Matter More

Friday’s six-race card produced no persistent advantage for either high or low draws, while the stands side, middle and far side of the straight appeared broadly similar. That makes Saturday’s 7f handicap and straight-mile contest races to assess through pace, field position and cover rather than draw alone. Over 1m4f, Friday again favoured a runner who travelled behind the pace and was already within striking distance before the final bend.