This weekend at Sportingbet... The Ascot Festival is one of the most prestigious events of the year, showcasing both current and future stars in an array of top class racing.



The day has a special place in racing history as the scene of Frankie Dettori's famous 'Magnificent Seven' in 1996, when he rode all seven winners on the card.









The spectacular programme includes no less than four Group races, headed by the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes; the Group one race is one of the year's top mile contests.



The meet also provides valuable Clues for next season's Major races.



The Barclays Premiership, It could prove to be an interesting weekend in the Barclays premiership, and one that see's the three of the top 4 facing tough niggling matches against sides that are at the lower end of the table. So you can be sure they will be up for the challenge, and will take it to them.



Birmingham play host to a Man Utd side on the back of a loss in the Carling Cup and Sir Alex will be looking to make amends as well as close the points gap on Arsenals young guns who are riding high at the top of the league.



Chelsea will be looking for their first win under Avram Grant, as they host local rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge.



Liverpool are upbeat after a good win in the Carling Cup and with the added incentive of Fernando Torres firing on all cylinders. However an away fixture at Wigan could be a tough task.

By: James M Murray

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