| 1598111 |
1 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
7 |
null |
Calandagan |
|
b |
g |
Gleneagles |
Calayana |
Sinndar |
5 |
61.23 |
130 |
i |
M Barzalona |
null |
F Graffard |
Winner of six G1 including this last year; plenty to do off steady pace and won readily in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (Group 1) at Saint-Cloud by a neck last time; equally effective 10-12f, acts on soft but relishes a sound surface; best middle-distance horse of 2025, the one to beat. |
|
134 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
2 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |
| 1598111 |
2 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
5 |
null |
Goliath |
|
b |
g |
Adlerflug |
Gouache |
Shamardal |
6 |
61.23 |
119 |
i |
C Soumillon |
null |
F Graffard |
Winner of two G1s including this emphatically in 2024; touch keen early but ran to current form, rider lost irons late when challenging, touch unlucky 2l third in Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) here most recent run; effective 12f, acts with cut and on good to firm; King George win an outlier but consistent G1 horse. |
|
128 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |
| 1598111 |
3 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
2 |
null |
Lambourn |
|
b |
c |
Australia |
Gossamer Wings |
Scat Daddy |
4 |
61.23 |
113 |
i |
W Buick |
null |
A P O'Brien |
2025 dual Derby winner; dropped away tamely and disappointing beaten 7l in Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (Group 1) at Saint-Cloud last time; ideally suited by 12f, acts on heavy and good; has lost enthusiasm and form. |
|
118 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |
| 1598111 |
4 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
4 |
null |
Masquerade Ball |
|
b |
c |
Duramente |
Mask Off |
Deep Impact |
4 |
61.23 |
128 |
i |
C P Lemaire |
null |
Takahisa Tezuka |
Conceded first run but no match for top class winner, ran to best back from a break when second beaten a length in QEII Cup (Group 1) at Sha Tin latest; off a short-break; effective 10-12f, suited by fast ground; consistent G1 winner in Japan, latest form franked, big player. |
|
127 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |
| 1598111 |
5 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
3 |
null |
Wurttemberg |
|
b |
h |
Kitasan Black |
Maruka Aichan |
French Deputy |
6 |
61.23 |
116 |
i |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
Hiroshi Miyamoto |
Improved again just failing to get up having conceded first run when second beaten a nose in Tenno Sho (Spring) (Grade 1) at Kyoto latest; off a short-break; effective 10-16f, suited by fast ground; hugely progressive in Japan, more needed on the figures and likely to find this on the sharp side. |
|
118 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
0 |
0.0 |
null |
| 1598111 |
6 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
6 |
null |
Kalpana |
|
b |
m |
Study Of Man |
Zero Gravity |
Dansili |
5 |
0 |
120 |
i |
Colin Keane |
null |
A M Balding |
Winner of two G1s; very game and ran to best when second beaten a short-head in Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) here latest; trainer in form; effective 10-12f, acts on any including AW; game, reliable, top-class filly who likes the track. |
|
134 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
8 |
29 |
210.53 |
null |
| 1598111 |
7 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
1 |
null |
Minnie Hauk |
|
b |
f |
Frankel |
Multilingual |
Dansili |
4 |
59.87 |
123 |
i |
Wayne Lordan |
null |
A P O'Brien |
3 time Group 1 winner including 2025 Oaks; excellent effort at 10f which is just short of best trip when second beaten 4l in Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) here latest; effective 10f, better suited by 12f, acts on any; top middle-distance filly in the world, no forlorn stable second string up in trip. |
|
133 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
1 |
15 |
203.08 |
null |
| 1598111 |
8 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
8 |
null |
Action |
|
ch |
c |
Frankel |
Gossamer Wings |
Scat Daddy |
3 |
56.25 |
111 |
i |
S M Levey |
null |
A P O'Brien |
Made too much use of and didn't stay 12f well beaten in Irish Derby (Group 1) at The Curragh latest; effective 8-10f, acts on heavy and good to firm; high-class, may yet stay 12f ridden more conservatively on better ground but looks like a pacemaker here. |
|
117 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
9 |
60 |
26.36 |
null |
| 1598111 |
9 |
1 |
Class 1 | 3YO plus |
15:35 |
Ascot |
25 Jul 2026 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£1,134,200 - 9 declared to run |
1m 3f 211y |
Good to firm |
|
null |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
CALANDAGAN proved himself the best middle distance horse around in 2025 and can repeat last year's success in a stronger contest. He out a rare disappointment in the Coronation Cup on soft behind him when landing the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud last time and he did well to win that day having been given plenty to do off a steady pace. Goliath took this race impressively in 2024 for the same stable and was an slightly unlucky loser in the Hardwicke last time as his rider lost his irons late. He could reverse that form with Kalpana who has to be respected given her fine record here but her best efforts have come on easier ground and against her own sex. She may even struggle to get the better of the other filly in here Minnie Hauk who won 3 times at the top level in 2025. She ran a huge race over an inadequate 10f in the Prince Of Wales last time and should be capable of better back up in distance. Her stablemate Benvenuto Cellini put in a commanding performance in the Irish Derby last time confirming himself as the best 3yo middle distance horse this term. He could progress again and prove the biggest danger to the selection while Japanese Group 1 winner Masquerade Ball's latest runner up effort has been franked so he can't be ruled out in favourable quick conditions. |
1-2-3 Selections Calandagan (1) Benvenuto Cellini (9) Minnie Hauk (7) |
null |
Calandagan |
Benvenuto Cellini |
Minnie Hauk |
null |
9 |
null |
Benvenuto Cellini |
|
ch |
c |
Frankel |
Newspaperofrecord |
Lope De Vega |
3 |
56.25 |
119 |
i |
R L Moore |
null |
A P O'Brien |
Travelled best, won going away a little in a commanding performance when winning Irish Derby (Group 1) at The Curragh by 2l last time; top course jockey; stays 12f, pace for 10f, acts on yielding and good; best 3yo middle-distance horse around and should have more to offer. |
|
131 |
null |
null |
null |
|
|
7 |
11 |
150.0 |
null |