'If they all turn up it will be a hell of a race' - King Of Steel camp relishing King George rematch with Auguste Rodin
King Of Steel has been given the green light for a fascinating rematch with his Derby conqueror Auguste Rodin in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.
The strapping son of Wootton Bassett will be a first runner for Amo Racing in the July 29 Ascot showpiece, for which he is a general 4-1 chance behind 5-2 favourite Auguste Rodin.
The Roger Varian-trained colt has half a length to find from the Derby and the pair have gone on to enhance the form by winning since; Auguste Rodin the Irish Derby and King Of Steel the Group 2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.
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