'I'd be surprised if Westover could beat Desert Crown - we have him for speed'

YORK, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Richard Kingscote riding Desert Crown win The Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York Racecourse on May 12, 2022 in York, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Desert Crown: on course to return to action in the King George at AscotCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

The Desert Crown camp believe their horse will have too much speed for Westover should the two Derby winners meet in this month's hotly anticipated King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.

The Derby winner is a best-priced 5-6 for the Ascot Group 1 on July 23 when he will put his unbeaten record on the line in his open company debut.

Westover, who was third at Epsom, met trouble in-running but ran out an emphatic seven-length winner of the Irish equivalent last time out and is Desert Crown's nearest rival in the betting at 3-1.

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Catherine MacraeReporter

Published on 5 July 2022inNews

Last updated 20:22, 5 July 2022

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