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2022 King George at Ascot: the runners, the odds, the verdict

Star three-year-olds Westover (left) and Emily Upjohn take on four top older horses in the King George
Star three-year-olds Westover (left) and Emily Upjohn take on four top older horses in the King George

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes (3.35 Saturday) looks sure to be a cracker, with six star names lining up and two top three-year-olds taking on older horses. But who will shine brightest of all and land the Group 1 spoils? Read our runner-by-runner assessment to find out more.


3.35 Ascot: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes racecard and betting


1 Broome

Won the Hardwicke here five weeks ago; only fourth of five in this event last year

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 18-1

2 Mishriff

Runner-up in this last year; unlucky second in the Eclipse three weeks ago; big player

Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: James Doyle
Odds: 7-2

3 Pyledriver

Not disgraced in the Coronation Cup last time but needs to raise his game

Trainer: William Muir and Chris Grassick
Jockey: PJ McDonald
Forecast odds: 28-1

4 Torquator Tasso

High-class German horse; won last year's Arc on heavy going; ideally needs rain

Trainer: Marcel Weiss
Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Forecast odds: 9-1

5 Westover

An emerging force; impressive in the Irish Derby four weeks ago; commands major respect

Trainer: Ralph Beckett
Jockey: Colin Keane
Forecast odds: 6-4

6 Emily Upjohn

Highly progressive filly; unlucky in the Epsom Oaks last time; strong contender

Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Forecast odds: 5-2


Verdict:

The rousing clash between the talented three-year-olds Westover and Emily Upjohn could go either way. Preference for the former is only slight.


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