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Doyle: King George victor Kalpana too formidable for Oaks contender at York
Our correspondent returns to York on Thursday to set the scene for the second day of the Ebor Festival, where a mix of Group, Handicap and Listed contests will be on display. The spotlight falls on Kalpada, the brilliant filly who captured the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes last month, and who appears destined to outshine Minnie Hauk in the festival's marquee race, the Group One Legends …
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
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Doyle: King George Champion Kalpana Too Formidable for Oaks Contestant
Our correspondent returns to York on Thursday to set the scene for the second day of the Ebor Festival, where a mix of Group, Handicap and Listed races will be on display. The highlight will be the Group One Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks (3.35), where the dazzling King George victor Kalpada, fresh from her triumph last month, is expected to outshine the Oaks hopeful Minnie Hauk. Kalpada's recent …
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
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Doyle: King George Champion Kalpana Too Formidable for Oaks Contender
Our resident racing correspondent returns to York on Thursday to set the scene for the second day of the Ebor Festival, covering a full programme that includes Group, Handicap and Listed races. The focus will be on the headline clash – the Group One Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks (3.35) – where last month’s King George victor, Kalpana, is expected to prove irresistible for the Oaks hopeful Minnie …
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
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Doyle: King George victor Kalpana deemed "too hot" for the Oaks contest
Our correspondent returns to York on Thursday to set the scene for the second day of the Ebor Festival, where a mix of Group, Handicap and Listed races will be on offer. Among the highlights is the Group One Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks (3.35) – a showdown that should see last month’s King George winner Kalpana prove far too hot for the French‑trained Minnie Hauk. Kalpana’s dominance was on ful…
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
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Doyle: King George victor Kalpana deemed "too hot" for the Oaks contest
Our correspondent returns to York on Thursday to set the scene for the second day of the Ebor Festival, where a mix of Group, Handicap and Listed races will be on display. The spotlight will be on Kalpada, the stunning winner of last month’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, who looks set to prove irresistible for Minnie Hauk in the day’s headline event – the Group One Legends Global Yor…
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:21 p.m.
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Item Stuns at 10-1 in Judg​d​e​n​t​e​ International, Overshadowing Top Contenders
Item, trained by Andrew Balding, delivered a stunning 10‑to‑1 upset in the Juddmonte International at York, leaving the two pre‑race favorites—Constitution River and Ombudsman—trailing in third and fourth place. The race unfolded with an unexpected early pace set by Hawk Mountain, while his stablemate Constitution River settled just behind, and the odds‑on favourite Ombudsman, ridden by William B…
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
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Item Stuns with Upset Victory in Juddmonte International
Item, trained by Andrew Balding and backed by a supportive syndicate, produced a stunning 10‑to‑1 upset in the Judg‑Mente International at York, leaving the pre‑race favourites Constitution River and Ombudsman to settle for third and fourth places respectively. The race unfolded with Hawk Mountain taking the lead earlier than expected, setting a brisk early tempo. Close on his heels was his stab…
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
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Item Stuns at 10-1 in Juddmonte International, Leaving Top Contenders Behind
Item, the horse trained by Andrew Balding and backed by a group of enthusiastic sponsors, produced a stunning upset at the Juddmone International held at York, clinching victory at odds of 10‑1 while the race’s two pre‑race favourites, Constitution River and Ombudsman, could only manage third and fourth places respectively. The early stages of the contest were dominated by Hawk Mountain, who sur…
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
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Item Stuns with 10-1 Victory in Juddmonte International, Outpacing Top Contenders
Item, trained by Andrew Balding and backed by his sponsors, produced a stunning 10-1 upset in the Judgmont International at York, leaving the race’s two pre‑race favorites, Constitution River and Ombudsman, to settle for third and fourth places respectively. The race unfolded in an unexpected fashion from the start. Hawk Mountain, a less‑fancied runner, seized the early lead, while his stablemate…
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
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Item Stuns with 10-1 Victory in Judgmonte International, Outpacing Top Contenders
Item, trained by Andrew Balding and backed by his sponsors, produced a stunning 10‑to‑1 upset in the Juddmonte International at York, leaving the two pre‑race favourites, Constitution River and Ombudsman, to settle for third and fourth places respectively. The race began with Hawk Mountain taking the lead earlier than many had anticipated. Close behind, his stablemate Constitution River settled …
Aug. 19, 2026, 4:10 p.m.