2020 King George at Ascot: the runners taking on Enable, the odds, the verdict

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2 Japan

He won two Group 1s last summer and was only a head behind Enable in the Eclipse on their most recent starts.

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Draw: 2
Odds: 5-2

Read what Aidan O'Brien has to say about Japan's chance here

3 Sovereign

His 33-1 win in last year's Irish Derby is his standout performance and it was a possible fluke.

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: William Buick
Draw: 4
Odds: 10-1

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4 Enable

Fantastic mare who has ten Group 1 wins on her CV, including this race in 2017 and 2019.

Trainer: John Gosden
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Draw: 3
Odds: 4-9

John Gosden predicts a tactical battle in the King George

Tips and verdict
A historic third King George win looks on the cards for Enable, provided she's back in peak form. Japan is a respected rival.

If you want to know more about the King George, read these:

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes: John Gosden's views on Enable's Ascot bid

One horse, one jockey, one race and one trainer to watch on Saturday

How Aidan O'Brien has faced up to Sea The Stars, Frankel and Stradivarius

'She raised the roof' – how awesome Enable won the King George in 2017 and 2019

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