King George hero extends Galileo's golden summer

Fourth Group 1 winner for champion sire in July alone

Highland Reel makes all the running to win the King George at AscotCredit: Alan Crowhurst

A golden summer for Galileo continued on Saturday when son Highland Reel made all to land the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot in authoritative manner.

The four-year-old saw off the late challenge of the year-younger Wings Of Desire by one and a quarter lengths.

Wings Of Desire, a son of Pivotal and Listed winner Gull Wing, filled the same position as his brother Eagle Top did in last year's renewal.

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Martin StevensBloodstock journalist

Published on 23 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 18:26, 23 July 2016

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