2021 King George at Ascot: the runners, the odds, the verdict
One of the Flat season's midsummer highlights, Ascot's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes has witnessed some epic performances over the years. Can Mishriff give the Gosdens another winner following three wins in the last four years with Enable?
3.35 Ascot Saturday: King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes racecard and betting
1 Broome
Ultra-consistent this term; made all in French Group 1 last time; this is a harder task
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Odds: 18-1
2 Mishriff
Has looked high class in foreign races; record on home soil is less impressive
Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: David Egan
Odds: 17-2
3 Love
Outstanding filly last season; won at Royal Ascot on reappearance; massively respected
Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 2-1 favourite
4 Wonderful Tonight
Well suited by soft/heavy; won the Hardwicke here on seasonal debut; improving
Trainer: David Menuisier
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Odds: 8-1
5 Adayar
Stayed on strongly to win the Derby at Epsom seven weeks ago; more to offer; big player
Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Jockey: William Buick
Odds: 3-1
6 Lone Eagle
Progressive; clear second in the Irish Derby last time; looks a Group 1 winner in waiting
Trainer: Martyn Meade
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Odds: 9-2
The verdict
Love commands the utmost respect but Adayar (nap), in receipt of 8lb, is taken to follow up his emphatic Derby success.
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Published on 23 July 2021inNews
Last updated 10:31, 24 July 2021
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