ASCOT takes centre stage on Saturday where their feature race is the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Epsom Derby hero Workforce is expected to line up against just seven rivals in the Befair-sponsored £1million contest, but could face a stiff task against his older opponents.

Stablemate Harbinger has been a popular choice with punters in the ante post market and looks set to go off second favourite.

Irish Derby winner Cape Blanco will be without his usual jockey Johnny Murtagh, with the Ballydoyle number one pilot ruled out by a six-day careless riding ban imposed after winning the July Cup on Starspanglebanner.

Aidan O’Brien also runs At First Sight in the contest but jockey arrangements are, as usual, being made later in the week.

West Ilsley trainer Mick Channon runs Youmzain in the race and is due to be partnered by Richard Hughes, while former Manton trainer John Gosden runs Dar Re Me, who could make them all go and is a sporting selection.

There is no stopping the Richard Hannon-trained two year olds and Auld Burns could win the Listed Winkfield Stakes, the second race at the meeting and complete an across the card double at Salisbury’s evening meeting with Ardour.

Other meetings are scheduled for Newmarket. York and Newcastle with evening meetings at Lingfield and Salisbury.

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