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Westover still favourite for King George glory

| 22.07.2022
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Irish Derby winner Westover continues to head Coral’s betting for Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes following the final declarations for the Ascot showpiece. 

Westover, Emily Upjohn and Mishriff have all stood their ground among six runners for a fascinating renewal of the midsummer highlight, which has produced some famous winners down the years.

The Ralph Beckett-trained Westover is the 6/4 favourite following his demolition job in the Irish Derby last month, but is unlikely to have things all his own way under Colin Keane, with John and Thady Gosden firing a formidable two-pronged assault.

Emily Upjohn was due to contest last weekend’s Irish Oaks following her narrow defeat in the Oaks at Epsom, but travel problems meant she missed out on a trip to the Curragh and she is 5/2 to win at Ascot instead.

Frankie Dettori’s mount joins her illustrious stablemate Mishriff (pictured below), who was second to Adayar in last year’s King George and proved he is as good as ever when touched off by Vadeni in the Eclipse three weeks ago.

James Doyle partners Mishriff for the first time, replacing owner Prince Faisal’s former retained rider David Egan.

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German raider Torquator Tasso, a shock winner of last year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, adds international spice to the field.

Aidan O’Brien, who has previously struck gold in the mile-and-a-half contest with Galileo (2001), Dylan Thomas (2007), Duke Of Marmalade (2008) and Highland Reel (2016), this year relies upon Broome, who won the Hardwicke Stakes over the course and distance on his latest appearance.

The small but select field is completed by William Muir and Chris Grassick’s stable star Pyledriver, who found Hukum too strong when defending his crown in Epsom’s Coronation Cup last month.

With his regular rider Martin Dwyer sidelined by injury and Dettori – who has been on board the last twice – unavailable, PJ McDonald takes over in the saddle.

Coral’s David Stevens said: “The first three in the betting have all attracted support this week, but it is the impressive Irish Derby winner who is the clear market leader following his Curragh success.

“However, Westover faces five top class rivals on Saturday, which ensures he remains firmly odds-against for what promises to be a thrilling renewal of this mid-summer highlight.”

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes odds

6/4 Westover

5/2 Emily Upjohn

3/1 Mishriff

12/1 Torquator Tasso

16/1 Broome

20/1 Pyledriver

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All odds and markets correct as of date of publication

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Andrew McDermott

Andrew is a sports betting content journalist at PA Media. He is a lifelong Huddersfield Town fan but when he isn't reminiscing about their Premier League days he is also a junior cricket coach and enjoys cycling.