'We've got him back to the same form as before Ascot' - Calandagan primed for International mission at York
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Francis Graffard will attempt to continue his remarkable form on trips to Britain this season as Royal Ascot winner Calandagan steps up his preparation for the Juddmonte International and a potential meeting with City Of Troy.
The Aga Khan's homebred son of Gleneagles took his form to a new level when storming to a six-length victory over Space Legend in the King Edward VII Stakes and, as a gelding, connections are obliged to take a different path rather than aim for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
A best-priced 9-1 for the £1.25 million feature on day one of the Ebor meeting, Calandagan has been pleasing connections at home.
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