Calandagan Wins King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, Defeating Kalpana
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Summary
French racehorse Calandagan wins the prestigious King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot, coming from behind to defeat Kalpana. This marks Calandagan's second consecutive Group One victory after previously winning the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Despite the loss, Kalpana becomes the 8-1 favorite for the upcoming Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in October.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI wanted to see my horse getting into his rhythm and lengthening his stride, when I really saw him coming I started to shout
He won nicely again today, he's a good horse, that's two in row now in Group Ones
Despite her defeat, Andrew Balding's Kalpana is now general 8-1 favourite for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in October
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