Kalpana produced a sensational performance to land the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, handing trainer Andrew Balding a first victory in one of Britain’s most celebrated races and securing sweet revenge over last year’s conqueror, Calandagan.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes takes centre stage at Ascot this weekend, with a talented field of nine runners set to battle it out for one of the biggest prizes of the Flat season.
Aidan O’Brien will have a strong hand in Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, with the Ballydoyle trainer declaring four runners for one of the biggest races of the Flat season.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is one of the biggest headlines of the Flat season, with some of the sport’s greatest horses having etched their names into Ascot history.
Aidan O’Brien heads into Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes with a strong hand, but the Ballydole trainer will be looking to overcome two unwanted trends as he bids to claim the famous Ascot prize for the first time in a decade.
The latest boost represents a 25 per cent increase on next year’s renewal and doubles the value of the race compared to 2024, as Ascot continues its drive to strengthen one of Britain’s flagship Flat contests.
Defending champion Calandagan heads the 10 confirmed runners for Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot as connections prepare for one of the highlights of the Flat racing season.
Royal Ascot could have been a very different spectacle had the week been staged under the roasting conditions seen across Britain, with officials likely relieved that the summer’s flagship meeting escaped the worst of the heat.
A pair of headline-making performances from Bow Echo and Ombudsman have not only lit up the week but also shoved both horses firmly into the centre of the Cartier Horse of the Year conversation.
The racing at Royal Ascot delivered a series of competitive Group races, several standout performances from the leading yards, and a number of tight finishes across the week, with Aidan O’Brien again playing a major role alongside William Haggas, Joseph O’Brien and other top trainers.
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