The Calandagan, Masquerade Ball and Ballydoyle quartet headlined the stunning revival of King George at Ascot. It will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing.
3.35 Ascot – Calandagan and Masquerade Ball between vintage fields
This hot renewal of Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes See last year’s winners Qalandagan Give the nine fields titles.
Francis-Henri Graffard’s stable star finished last season as the best racehorse in the world and has followed a similar path this season. After winning the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan, he settled for the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud again after losing on soft ground at Epsom. It was his sixth top-level success and he set the bar high under Michael Barzalona.
Last Year’s Tenno Show Scorers masquerade He was only Calandagan at the Japan Cup in November, but returned in Hong Kong with a solid second place behind Romantic Warrior. It was over 10 furlongs and he will appreciate that extra distance. Doubts remain about his suitability for the track, but there is no doubt that he is a top-class operator and Japan has high hopes that he will finally be the man to put an end to King George’s ill-fated work.
Kalpana and Goliath Hardwicke’s effort is closely matched while Aidan O’Brien is saddled with four runners. Welcome Cellini. The winner of the Irish Derby last time out will have more to offer as he faces seniors for the first time, and Ryan Moore’s booking could potentially speak volumes.
2.55 Ascot – Progressive mezcala and extremely zeinian.
Mezcala and Extremely Zain are one of the 17 branches of this precious sector. Moët & Chandon International Handicap 2:55 PM.
extremely jain Arriving undefeated from three starts, he looked like a group horse in the making, easily dismissing a 93 at York. The handicapper has responded with an eight-pound weight gain, but this will likely be his final start on the handicap and he has the option at stall 8 under Tom Marquand, who replaces Cieren Fallon at the plate.
Very Zain returns to action on Saturday.
Jack Channon’s Mix it up He won the Spring Mile early in the season and showed a good run to win the Buckingham Palace Stakes on his last start. He was a clear attraction in stall 13 with George Bass in the saddle.
completely random Having just been denied at Wokingham over six furlongs last time here he looks the type to improve for these extra furlongs with Ryan Moore in notable booking.
return to black and alto After winning the Bunbury Cup on the final day, the latter completed a long list of favorites who were effectively three pounds better. the same can be said amazing tripWhen last seen traveling after finishing first in a Grade 3 handicap company at Ascot.
2.20 Ascot – Touleen favorite for Owen Burrows’ team.
An excellent field came together for this Group 3. Valiant StakesA place where everyone’s attention will be focused tulin As she stopped by class.
Owen Burrows’ three-year-old was unlucky as he quickly finished runner-up in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, with William Buick replacing Saffie Osborne to face his elders for the first time. She is seven pounds clear of the official classification and should prove difficult to beat her if given a clear pass.
Touleen flies the flag for Shadwell this afternoon.
sky dance Last seen beating Oaks heroine Thundering On in a maiden at Leopardstown, the classy mare has maintained her ability to do the better despite the layoff.
Kontiki Duke Of Cambridge’s strong performance at the Royal Meeting, where she finished fourth behind Blue Bolt, gave her the best performance of her career and she should command respect in this class.
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Ascot also plays host to Group 3. Princess Margaret Japan Cup Stakes 1:45 p.m., Dark Issue and hi queen Heading towards the top of the betting for a classy renewal of this filly competition. moonrise It was unfortunate not to be able to get his head down at Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and he deserves consideration from the team of Oisin Murphy and Andrew Balding as well.
Blue RC, city lion and crown board Everyone be in line by 4:45 p.m. Betfred Handicapwith Asmen warrior James Owen also holds ownership of the team.
Elsewhere, Chester hosts activities such as: idol of the sea 6 runners gathered together IRE Incentive Helps You Buy Irish Maiden Stakes (3:10 p.m.). The time on the card is 3:48 PM. Wilson Family HandicapOwned by Wathnan postmodern I wanted to get close to Hamad Al Jehani.
At Lingfield, Charlie Appleby runs a field owned by Godolphin. catch a dream at RJB Agri EBF Beginner Steak (7 p.m.). I think this showcase colt can make a good debut with a stable song.
