| 1529875 |
1 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:10 |
Ascot |
26 Jul 2025 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£850,650 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good-good to firm in places |
null |
Strong |
Calandagan had to wait a while for his first Group 1 success, but, when finally arriving, it could hardly have come any easier in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding merits plenty of respect as the trainer looks to win this prestigious race two years on the bounce, but it is his Epsom conqueror, JAN BRUEGHEL, that gets the nod. The son of Galileo outbattled the former in the Coronation Cup and should the pair become embroiled once again, it is difficult to envisage that form being reversed. Kalpana finished an excellent second in the Pretty Polly last time out and is likely to benefit from a return to further based on her Fillies & Mares success on Champions Day. |
A smaller field than usual and no 3yos either but still an absorbing clash, with all five Group 1 winners. JAN BRUEGHEL showed considerable tenacity to wrest victory away from the challenging Calandagan at Epsom last time and though the margin was narrow (and, as such, confidence here cannot be sky-high), the more progressive profile of Aidan O'Brien's still lightly-raced second-season 4yo swings the vote decisively in his favour. First-time cheekpieces may well help put a greater edge on him too. Calandagan has since won well in a Group 1 in France and, with little to find on the bare form and with a proven liking for this track, is next best ahead of the thoroughly admirable Rebel's Romance, who doesn't have very much to find and, as ever, is likely to give it his all. |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Rebel's Romance |
79 |
4 |
-9.7 |
Calandagan |
IRE |
b |
g |
Gleneagles |
Calayana |
Sinndar |
4 |
61.23 |
125 |
null |
M Barzalona |
null |
F Graffard |
Yard won this last year; won well in Gr 1 at Saint Cloud latest; every chance, just outmuscled by Jan Brueghel in Coronation Cup at Epsom before that; leading form contender. |
null |
133 |
3 |
2 |
125.63 |
|
|
1 |
7 |
159.28 |
410 |
| 1529875 |
2 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:10 |
Ascot |
26 Jul 2025 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£850,650 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good-good to firm in places |
null |
Strong |
Calandagan had to wait a while for his first Group 1 success, but, when finally arriving, it could hardly have come any easier in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding merits plenty of respect as the trainer looks to win this prestigious race two years on the bounce, but it is his Epsom conqueror, JAN BRUEGHEL, that gets the nod. The son of Galileo outbattled the former in the Coronation Cup and should the pair become embroiled once again, it is difficult to envisage that form being reversed. Kalpana finished an excellent second in the Pretty Polly last time out and is likely to benefit from a return to further based on her Fillies & Mares success on Champions Day. |
A smaller field than usual and no 3yos either but still an absorbing clash, with all five Group 1 winners. JAN BRUEGHEL showed considerable tenacity to wrest victory away from the challenging Calandagan at Epsom last time and though the margin was narrow (and, as such, confidence here cannot be sky-high), the more progressive profile of Aidan O'Brien's still lightly-raced second-season 4yo swings the vote decisively in his favour. First-time cheekpieces may well help put a greater edge on him too. Calandagan has since won well in a Group 1 in France and, with little to find on the bare form and with a proven liking for this track, is next best ahead of the thoroughly admirable Rebel's Romance, who doesn't have very much to find and, as ever, is likely to give it his all. |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Rebel's Romance |
79 |
3 |
20.4 |
Continuous |
JPN |
b |
c |
Heart's Cry |
Fluff |
Galileo |
5 |
61.23 |
110 |
b |
W M Lordan |
null |
A P OBrien |
St Leger winner in 2023; has been used as a pacemaker more recently, including when well beaten behind two of today's principals at Epsom last month; similar scenario likely here. |
Wearing blinkers |
117 |
10 |
5 |
-549.26 |
|
|
5 |
-25 |
17.88 |
246 |
| 1529875 |
3 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:10 |
Ascot |
26 Jul 2025 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£850,650 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good-good to firm in places |
null |
Strong |
Calandagan had to wait a while for his first Group 1 success, but, when finally arriving, it could hardly have come any easier in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding merits plenty of respect as the trainer looks to win this prestigious race two years on the bounce, but it is his Epsom conqueror, JAN BRUEGHEL, that gets the nod. The son of Galileo outbattled the former in the Coronation Cup and should the pair become embroiled once again, it is difficult to envisage that form being reversed. Kalpana finished an excellent second in the Pretty Polly last time out and is likely to benefit from a return to further based on her Fillies & Mares success on Champions Day. |
A smaller field than usual and no 3yos either but still an absorbing clash, with all five Group 1 winners. JAN BRUEGHEL showed considerable tenacity to wrest victory away from the challenging Calandagan at Epsom last time and though the margin was narrow (and, as such, confidence here cannot be sky-high), the more progressive profile of Aidan O'Brien's still lightly-raced second-season 4yo swings the vote decisively in his favour. First-time cheekpieces may well help put a greater edge on him too. Calandagan has since won well in a Group 1 in France and, with little to find on the bare form and with a proven liking for this track, is next best ahead of the thoroughly admirable Rebel's Romance, who doesn't have very much to find and, as ever, is likely to give it his all. |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Rebel's Romance |
79 |
2 |
-9.7 |
Jan Brueghel |
IRE |
b |
c |
Galileo |
Devoted To You |
Danehill Dancer |
4 |
61.23 |
126 |
p1 |
R L Moore |
null |
A P OBrien |
2024 St Leger winner; improved again and seemed to win on merit in Coronation Cup at Epsom (from Calandagan) last time; cheekpieces first time may well help; the one to beat. |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
135 |
6 |
3 |
122.65 |
|
|
2 |
-7 |
162.5 |
487 |
| 1529875 |
4 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:10 |
Ascot |
26 Jul 2025 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£850,650 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good-good to firm in places |
null |
Strong |
Calandagan had to wait a while for his first Group 1 success, but, when finally arriving, it could hardly have come any easier in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding merits plenty of respect as the trainer looks to win this prestigious race two years on the bounce, but it is his Epsom conqueror, JAN BRUEGHEL, that gets the nod. The son of Galileo outbattled the former in the Coronation Cup and should the pair become embroiled once again, it is difficult to envisage that form being reversed. Kalpana finished an excellent second in the Pretty Polly last time out and is likely to benefit from a return to further based on her Fillies & Mares success on Champions Day. |
A smaller field than usual and no 3yos either but still an absorbing clash, with all five Group 1 winners. JAN BRUEGHEL showed considerable tenacity to wrest victory away from the challenging Calandagan at Epsom last time and though the margin was narrow (and, as such, confidence here cannot be sky-high), the more progressive profile of Aidan O'Brien's still lightly-raced second-season 4yo swings the vote decisively in his favour. First-time cheekpieces may well help put a greater edge on him too. Calandagan has since won well in a Group 1 in France and, with little to find on the bare form and with a proven liking for this track, is next best ahead of the thoroughly admirable Rebel's Romance, who doesn't have very much to find and, as ever, is likely to give it his all. |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Rebel's Romance |
79 |
1 |
10.4 |
Rebel's Romance |
IRE |
b |
g |
Dubawi |
Minidress |
Street Cry |
7 |
61.23 |
123 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
Winner of seven Gr 1s, though none in Britain; made too much use of in this in 2024 (third); won Gr 2 over C&D well last time; admirable 7yo's form is slightly below the top two here. |
null |
124 |
8 |
4 |
26.53 |
|
|
3 |
-11 |
146.97 |
386 |
| 1529875 |
5 |
1 |
3YO plus |
16:10 |
Ascot |
26 Jul 2025 |
King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
£850,650 |
1m 3f 211y |
Good-good to firm in places |
null |
Strong |
Calandagan had to wait a while for his first Group 1 success, but, when finally arriving, it could hardly have come any easier in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding merits plenty of respect as the trainer looks to win this prestigious race two years on the bounce, but it is his Epsom conqueror, JAN BRUEGHEL, that gets the nod. The son of Galileo outbattled the former in the Coronation Cup and should the pair become embroiled once again, it is difficult to envisage that form being reversed. Kalpana finished an excellent second in the Pretty Polly last time out and is likely to benefit from a return to further based on her Fillies & Mares success on Champions Day. |
A smaller field than usual and no 3yos either but still an absorbing clash, with all five Group 1 winners. JAN BRUEGHEL showed considerable tenacity to wrest victory away from the challenging Calandagan at Epsom last time and though the margin was narrow (and, as such, confidence here cannot be sky-high), the more progressive profile of Aidan O'Brien's still lightly-raced second-season 4yo swings the vote decisively in his favour. First-time cheekpieces may well help put a greater edge on him too. Calandagan has since won well in a Group 1 in France and, with little to find on the bare form and with a proven liking for this track, is next best ahead of the thoroughly admirable Rebel's Romance, who doesn't have very much to find and, as ever, is likely to give it his all. |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Jan Brueghel |
Calandagan |
Rebel's Romance |
79 |
5 |
-37.2 |
Kalpana |
null |
b |
f |
Study Of Man |
Zero Gravity |
Dansili |
4 |
59.87 |
117 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Unraced as 2yo before progressing well last year, winding up with Gr 1 C&D win against her own sex; two creditable runs in 10f Gr 1s this season; needs bit more back against males now. |
null |
128 |
8 |
1 |
195.29 |
|
|
4 |
-11 |
150.0 |
483 |