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Calandagan, Masquerade Ball and a Ballydoyle Quartet headline a spectacular renewal of the King George from Ascot – live on Sky Sports Racing.

3.35 Ascot – Calandgun and Masquerade Ball in Vintage Grounds

This is a red-hot renewal of Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes See last year’s winners Kalandagan Title a field of nine.

Francis-Henri Graffard’s stable star finished as the world’s best racehorse last season and has followed a similar path. After claiming the Dubai Sheema Classic at Maidan, he was beaten on the soft ground at Epsom before landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. It was a sixth top-level success, and he set a high standard under Mikel Barzalona.

Last year’s Tenno Sho scorer masquerade ball Calandagan was just a head behind in the Japan Cup in November and returned with a solid second behind Hong Kong’s Romantic Warrior. It was over 10 furlongs and he would appreciate the extra distance. Doubts remain about his suitability for the track, but there is no doubt that he is a top class operator and Japan have high hopes that he will finally end their King George hoodoo.

imagination And goliath Aidan O’Brien saddled four runners, headlined by a closely matched Hardwick placing effort. Welcome Selini. An Irish Derby winner in his last outing, he should have more to offer as he faces his seniors for the first time, with Ryan Moore’s booking potentially telling.

2.55 Ascot – progressive Mezcala and extreme Zain fancied

Mezcala and Extremely Zine feature among the 17 cases for this value Moet & Chandon International Limited At 2.55 pm.

Extreme zine Coming off unbeaten in three starts, a group of horses looked on while easily denying York’s 93 mark. The handicapper has responded with an 8lb increase but this is likely to be his last start in the handicap, and he has options from stall eight under Tom Marquand, who replaces Ciaran Fallon in the plate.

Jack Channon mix up Took the spring mile earlier in the season and showed a good leg to claim the Buckingham Palace Stakes on his last start. He makes an obvious appeal in the saddle with George Bass from Stall 13.

Totally random Only denied at Wokingham over just six furlongs here last time and he looks to improve form for this extra furlong with a notable booking from Ryan Moore.

Back in Black And Alto Effectively complete a long selection list with 3lb after winning the Bunbury Cup on the final day. The same can be said for amazing journeyWho went up the trip after taking top honors in Class 3 Handicap Company at Ascot when last seen.

2.20 Ascot – Touleen is a hot favorite for the Owen Burrows team

A nice field has assembled for this group of 3 Valiant StakesWhere all eyes will be Tulin As he reads in class.

Wayne Burroughs’ three-year-old was a fast-finishing runner-up in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and was unlucky when taking on his elders for the first time with Saffie Osborne’s replacement William Buick. He is 7lb clear in the official rating and should prove hard to beat if granted a clear passage.

Skydance Last Oaks heroine Thundering On was seen beating a maiden at Leopardstown and this classy filly is capable of doing better with a trim due to only minor concerns.

con tiki Duke of Cambridge’s strong run at the Royal Meeting produced a career best when fourth behind Blue Bolt and he must be respected in this grade.

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Ascot also plays host to Group 3 Princess Margaret Japan Cup Stakes At 1.45pm, with Dark issue And high queen Betting heads for a classy renewal of this Phillies rivalry. Moonrise He was unlucky not to get his head at Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot and Oisin Murphy and Andrew Balding are also worthy of consideration for the team.

Blue RC, urban lion And Crown Board All lined up for 4.45pm Betfred Handicapwith Asmen Warrior Also James Wayne holds claim for the team.

Elsewhere, Chester hosts the action with C Idol Six runners combined for the pick IRE Incentive, it pays to buy Irish Maiden Stakes (3.10pm). The card features 3.48pm Wilson family disabilityOwned by Wathanan modern Want to get closer to Hamad Al Jehani.

At Lingfield, a field owned by Charlie Appleby Godolphin catch the dream in RGB Agri EBF Novice Stakes (7.00pm). The debut for a stable on this showcasing colt song could go well.