TONIGHT’S racing program from Royal Ascot, (Aust. Time), features the much awaited clash between Able Friend from Hong Kong, and Solow from France, in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes over 1600 metres in a field of eight runners.

Each is a champion, both adaptable at the distance, a race where there should be no excuses as it is decided over the straight mile.

ABLE FRIEND, Australian bred, is by Shamardal, his 12 wins from 1200 to 1600 metres have earned stake money of $8,168,782, he has won his last five races in succession.

SOLOW is by Singspiel, has put together nine wins from 1600 to 2000 metres, earning $4.173.373 in prize money, he has won at his last four starts.

Both horses are multiple Stakes performers, riding tactics could have an influence on the result.