RAGS TO VITCHES

WITCH HUNTER (4.40, trb) can cast a spell on his QIPCO Champions Day rivals in the Balmoral Handicap.

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Richard Hannon's six-year-old has been a terrific servant for the yard, although somewhat out of form for most of this year.

But he bounced back 20 days ago to win at Newcastle and comes into this red-hot contest off a lenient handicap mark.

Witch Hunter saves his best for Ascot and was third in this race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher rating on soft ground that was not ideal.

Joe Leavy will need to ride him for luck but if the gaps appear at the right time then his 16-1 odds look very appealing.

I'm chancing the huge American beast CARL SPACKLER (3.25, nap) to see off the European challenge in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.