2022 King George at Ascot: the runners, the odds, the verdict

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes (3.35 Saturday) looks sure to be a cracker, with six star names lining up and two top three-year-olds taking on older horses. But who will shine brightest of all and land the Group 1 spoils? Read our runner-by-runner assessment to find out more.

3.35 Ascot: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes racecard and betting

1 Broome

Won the Hardwicke here five weeks ago; only fourth of five in this event last year

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 18-1

2 Mishriff

Runner-up in this last year; unlucky second in the Eclipse three weeks ago; big player

Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: James Doyle
Odds: 7-2

3 Pyledriver

Not disgraced in the Coronation Cup last time but needs to raise his game

Trainer: William Muir and Chris Grassick
Jockey: PJ McDonald
Forecast odds: 28-1

4 Torquator Tasso

High-class German horse; won last year's Arc on heavy going; ideally needs rain

Trainer: Marcel Weiss
Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Forecast odds: 9-1

5 Westover

An emerging force; impressive in the Irish Derby four weeks ago; commands major respect

Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Jockey: Colin Keane
Forecast odds: 6-4

6 Emily Upjohn

Highly progressive filly; unlucky in the Epsom Oaks last time; strong contender

Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Forecast odds: 5-2

Verdict:

The rousing clash between the talented three-year-olds Westover and Emily Upjohn could go either way. Preference for the former is only slight.

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