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'Who's who' of Global giants set for blockbuster King George
Horses from France, Japan, Ireland and the UK face-off in an Ascot cracker.
Touleen out to take advantage of drop in class in Valiant
Owen Burrows’ filly has mixed it with the best recently.
Extremely Zain seen as one with International pedigree
Unbeaten colt could be the proverbial Group horse in a handicap.
Item back at the scene of his finest hour in York Stakes
Andrew Balding’s Frankel colt found conditions against him in the Derby.
Alfred Wallace pounces late with Walker set to dream big
The colt with famous parents is now a Listed winner.
Estrange misses Nassau Stakes with big autumn in mind
David O’Meara’s filly had looked set for a clash with Diamond Necklace.
Chelmsford City looks set for return to racing action
Agreement reached that will see the reopening of the Essex track.
Today On
Kate Tracey, Declan Rix and Sam Boswell preview King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day at Ascot.
Saturday's action on Sky Sports Racing
Last year’s winner Calandagan, Japanese raider Masquerade Ball and a star-studded Ballydoyle quartet headline a vintage renewal of the King George at Ascot.
Latest odds from
3A's Caravan & Motorhome Classified Stakes
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 18 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Kavanagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P D Evans | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 50 | 7 | 9 | 14% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 1 | 0 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 14 | 2 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Zoe Lewis | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% |
| T | T Faulkner | 17 | 4 | 0 | 23.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 32 | 2 | 2 | 6.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 26 | 2 | 2 | 7.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 20 | 2 | 1 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 2 | 1 | 10.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 6.9% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Vigors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | R Harris | 32 | 2 | 2 | 6.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 20 | 2 | 3 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 13.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charles Bishop | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J L Flint | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 29 | 2 | 3 | 6.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 6 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joe Leavy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Wintle | 19 | 1 | 3 | 5.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Tips and Analysis
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Barry tipped Saratoga winner Beauty Reigns (4/1) yesterday and now has four Friday selections for the same US track - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.35pm.
Deputising for Hugh Taylor, James now has a couple of selections for Friday's cards at Ascot - live on Sky Sports Racing - and Cork.
Kevin Blake's King George Day tips
Kevin’s at Ascot on Saturday for Sky Sports Racing and here reveals three best bets on the King George undercard.
Blogs
Our ambassador reveals her thoughts on the best of a stellar King George Weekend at Ascot, all live on Sky Sports Racing, as well as clashes on the Knavesmire.
Our Work Whisperer looks at the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Princess Margaret Japan Cup as well as action from Southwell, Yarmouth and York.
Betfair tipsters nominate their best bets for Saturday’s racing, including at Ascot, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Stable Tours
Ahead of some key runners at Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, the Lambourn trainer runs through his talented team at Farncombe Downs Stables.
The Upper Lambourn-based trainer talks us through his 2026 squad, featuring numerous quality handicappers.
The Sefton Lodge trainer made hay in the sprint handicap division last term and has pinpointed big-race targets at Newmarket, Newbury and Ascot this summer.
Greyhounds
Anthony tipped Jacquesinthebox (5-4) to win last time and he returns with three Friday selections across Hove and Dunstall Park, where a century of greyhound racing is celebrated.
It's the dawn of a new era for Greyhound Racing - you can watch all the action behind the Red Button on Sky Sports Racing or via our dedicated Greyhounds website.
Unbridled
Unbridled Punchestown Preview is here in association with BoyleSports!
Matt and Paddy look forward to the big festival in County Kildare
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: King George tips
Kate Tracey, Declan Rix and Sam Boswell preview King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day at Ascot.
Don't Miss This!
Who wins the King George? Team tips
Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing, looks a cracker and our experts have made their picks.
Watch: Kevin Blake's King George Runner Guide
Kevin Blake dissects every challenger for Saturday's showpiece at Ascot, live on Sky Sports Racing. Includes star ratings and his 1-2-3.
Matt Chapman reveals a 5-1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes fancy and runs through his memories of Saturday's contest, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Today’s Top Predictor Horses
| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
|---|---|---|
| 20:11 Chepstow (7) | (4) So Smart (5/2) | Predictor |
| 18:26 Chepstow (7) | (1) Prefer The Sister (1/1) |
2nd @ Evens
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| 19:01 Chepstow (7) | (4) Eutropia (11/4) |
3rd @ 11/8
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| 17:27 Thirsk (9) | (9) So Grateful (3/1) |
2nd @ 12/1
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| 19:21 Kilbeggan (9) | (8) Rusty Harkness (7/4) | Predictor |
| 18:20 Sandown (6) | (2) Personal Best (6/1) |
1st @ 10/11
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| 20:46 Chepstow (9) | (5) Midnight Media (6/5) | Predictor |
| 20:18 Cork (13) | (4) Point Cartwright (7/2) | Predictor |
| 20:05 Sandown (6) | (1) Lyra Lea (2/1) | Predictor |
| 17:18 Chepstow (7) | (3) Dreams Galore (10/1) |
1st @ 9/2
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| 18:55 Sandown (5) | (2) Hot And Cold (2/1) |
5th @ 5/6
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| 16:53 Thirsk (5) | (2) Wolf Of Badenoch (3/1) |
3rd @ 5/2
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| 19:50 York (6) | (1) Diamond Rain (4/7) | Predictor |
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Saratoga
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Barry tipped Saratoga winner Beauty Reigns (4/1) yesterday and now has four Friday selections for the same US track - live on Sky Sports Racing from 9.35pm.
Horse-by-horse guide: CCA Oaks
Peter Fornatale previews Saturday's showpiece, live on Sky Sports Racing, where the Kentucky Oaks winner and Acorn heroine face off again.
Ahead of Saratoga’s bumper 10-week summer meet, which includes 46 Stakes races, Tom Collins nominates 10 class acts to follow.
Jockeys and trainers to follow
Tom Collins identifies the key jockeys and trainers to watch during Saratoga’s 10-week summer fixture, with all the action live on Sky Sports Racing.
