King George at Ascot tip and runner guide with super six declared headed by Westover
Westover is the prime candidate from the Classic generation among a six-strong field for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.
The Irish Derby hero tops the market for the Ascot showpiece at 6-5, from Emily Upjohn (2-1) who bids to match Taghrooda and Enable - fillies to win it for trainer John Gosden in recent years.
Unfortunate Coral-Eclipse runner-up Mishriff is number one in the older brigade and he obtained the same position in last year's version of the weekend highlight. Supported into 3-1 from 4-1 this week, there is a strong feeling that the globetrotting five-year-old can give the weight away to the youngsters.
Ground conditions may be too quick for last year's Arc winner Torquator Tasso, although he looked in rude health when scoring with stacks to spare in Germany last time. Pyledriver and Broome, both Group 1 winners, complete the line-up in what looks a fascinating contest.
- Posted career best effort under a canny Ryan Moore ride when winning the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot last time. That form has been done no favours by the second and third since and he looks up against it on these terms.
- Runner-up to Derby winner Adayar in this race 12 months ago. Arguably comes into this year's renewal in much better form having run a mighty race in defeat in the Coral-Eclipse last time. Conditions ideal and looks the one the three-year-olds have got to beat. James Doyle rides for the first time.
- Sole Group 1 success came in 2021 Coronation Cup at Epsom. Plenty of good form at the top level since and took the King Edward VII Stakes over this course and distance in 2020. Should race prominently and will need to be given an easy time of things to hold these off.
- Caused a huge shock
