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.
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The Epsom Derby is one of the most famous and historic events in world horse racing. First staged in 1780, the prestigious Classic has produced some of the sport’s greatest champions, legendary jockeys and unforgettable moments throughout its long history.
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.
The countdown to the 2026 Sky Bet Ebor Festival is gathering pace after entries were revealed for the Group One races across all four days of York’s flagship meeting.
Cheltenham Racecourse is set to undergo changes to its track layout ahead of the new National Hunt season as part of a major review into the false start problems that disrupted this year’s Festival.
The experienced Godolphin stayer is in line to make only his second appearance at Goodwood, having won a 1m6f handicap at the track four years ago. Connections are hopeful he can reverse the narrow defeat suffered at Ascot, where he was beaten by just a head on his seasonal reappearance.
Nicky Henderson has confirmed that Constitution Hill will not line up in next month’s Sky Bet Ebor after the trainer admitted there was simply not enough time to qualify the popular nine-year-old for York’s prestigious handicap.
The Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown brings together a mix of established Group performers, improving types and a couple of likely tactical influences, with the 51st running shaping up around a strong three-year-old presence and key international form lines.
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