
PART ONE Simon Mapletoft, John McCririck and Ascot chief executive Douglas Erskine-Crum look forward to this year's unique Royal meeting before we speak to Nick Smith about the newly-unveiled Global Sprint Challenge which incorporates the Royal meeting's two feature sprint races - the King's Stand and Golden Jubilee. This exciting new international series has drawn top sprinter Cape Of Good Hope to the meeting and owner Guy Carstairs talks about the chances of repeating Choisir's famous double in 2003. We also meet Australian handler Tony Vasil, who will saddle Dubai Duty Free winner Elvstroem in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. Press Conference Interviews The recent Royal Ascot at York Press Conference saw leading UK and International trainers travel up to the Knavesmire to dicuss their chances of glory at the big meeting.
