Ascot 2016 odds: Tips for the Gold Cup and big Friday races

Order of St George is favourite to take home the glory on Ladies Day, but there could be a surprise in store

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After two days of thrilling racing to open proceedings, Royal Ascot prepares for the weekend with Ladies Day - and the Gold Cup - on Thursday and three more Group One races on Friday and Saturday.

Thursday:It's Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, but all the attention on the track will be on the Ascot Gold Cup, the oldest race of the meeting, dating back to 1807, and also the only Group One race of the day.

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