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'It would be the highlight of the year' - three Derby winners in the mix for extraordinary King George clash

Auguste Rodin could meet Adayar and Desert Crown at Royal Ascot
Auguste Rodin could meet Adayar and Desert Crown

Ascot is looking forward to a prospect "as exciting as it is unique" after it emerged that the course could stage the first ever clash of three Derby winners next month.

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is on the agenda for Desert Crown and Auguste Rodin, while the racecourse also expects Adayar to be among the entries when the race closes on Tuesday.

Should all three turn up on July 29, it would be an unprecedented clash of the last three winners of the Epsom showpiece.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 6 June 2023inBritain

Last updated 19:08, 6 June 2023

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