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British sprinting needs a new Battaash - could Mitbaahy fill the void?

Friday 3.35 Goodwood
King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) | 5f | 3yo+ | ITV/RTV

We have a different kind of King George Qatar Stakes this year and a different betting shape to the race due to the absence of Glorious Goodwood regular Battaash.

Europe's best five-furlong sprinter in recent times dominated this Group 2 dash on the Downs with four dazzling successes from 2017-20 and was a beaten favourite behind Suesa as his powers waned en route to swift retirement last season.

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