Royal Ascot - King George V Stakes Tips

5.30 King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) 1mile 4f

Like the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes on the opening day of the meeting, this is another handicap for middle-distance performers, staged over one and a half miles. The inaugural running was in July 1946 as part of the first fixture staged at the racecourse outside of the Royal Meeting, before the race was transferred to Royal Ascot in 1948.

5.30 King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) 1mile 4f

Mark Johnsonston has pedigree in this race having notched up a 50% win rate over the past 6 years and enters MISSIONER today. With Alan Munroe riding he could be in line for the prize. Sir Michael Stoute’s COLONY was a strong contender in the London Gold Cup is next best as possible longer trip today will suit. INDIAN DAYS could go well @ 20/1 following Redcar show although up 9lb in the weights so may be worth a small e/w?

Main bet: MISSIONER 8/1 each way.
Next best COLONY 7/1 each way.

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