Fragile Desert Crown misses King George with leg infection
Desert Crown will miss Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth II Qipco Stakes at Ascot due to a leg infection.
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Kevin Stott eager for King Of Steel to renew rivalry with Auguste Rodin in King George
Kevin Stott has full faith in King Of Steel ahead of his Auguste Rodin rematch but is mindful that the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is far from a two-horse race.
Desert Crown and 14 potential rivals remain in reckoning for King George
Desert Crown is poised to return from his latest injury setback in Saturday's King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes as last year’s Derby winner is one of 15 confirmed for the Ascot contest.
Desert Crown could take his place in King George field
Desert Crown remains in contention for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes after producing a "pleasing" piece of work under Ryan Moore at Newmarket on Wednesday morning.
Man accused of murdering Rico Burton tells jury he 'just wanted to get taxi home'
A man accused of stabbing a 31-year-old man in a brawl outside a bar in a town centre has told a court he “just wanted to get a taxi home”. A jury at Manchester Crown Court has heard that Liam O’Pray is accused of murdering Rico Burton, 31, in Altrincham town centre during the early hours of August 21 of last year.
William Buick to step in for Frankie Dettori on Emily Upjohn in Eclipse
William Buick is to replace suspended Frankie Dettori on Emily Upjohn in next weekend's Coral-Eclipse, after partnering the John and Thady Gosden-trained filly in a piece of work at Newmarket on Saturday morning.
Whip ban to dash Frankie Dettori hopes of landing elusive July Cup before retirement
Frankie Dettori's hopes of winning the one particular race missing from his CV before he retires appear to be over after he was handed an eight-day whip ban for his ride on Inspiral at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot 2023 tips: Saturday's best bets as Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes headlines
One thing is for sure, this has not been a Royal Ascot of sure things. Three days into the meeting and just four favourites had justified their odds in the first 21 races. Indeed, the average odds of a winning horse were a dizzying 20-1.