All you need to know about Argentinian raider Sixties Song

Who is he and what is he doing there?

Sixties Song was invited by Ascot after winning the Gran Premio Latinoamericano in March, a continental championship run at a different track every year. This year it was staged at Valparaiso, Chile. Last December he won the Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini at San Isidro in Buenos Aires, the South American equivalent of the Arc. He was beaten on heavy ground last time.

Does he stand any chance?

As he's the first South American horse ever to run in Britain it's very difficult to get a handle on his form, but if he can run respectably and beat a couple home in what is one of the hottest King Georges for many years it could open up new frontiers. Another plus is that the 66-1 shot is to be ridden by Gerald Mosse, a man for the big occasion.

How will he handle the track?

Most of the tracks in Argentina are left-handed but Sixties Song has had special training going the other way since he was invited.

What do connections say?

"We made the right decision to bring Sixties Song here," said trainer Alfredo Gaitan. "We know we're fighting with the best horses in Europe and it will be tough. But we know we have an excellent horse. To stay in our country isn't the right way. If you have an excellent horse, like we have, the right way is to take a challenge. It's a risk but we're very proud of what we're doing."