The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes returns to Ascot on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes returns to Ascot on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, bringing together the cream of Europe’s middle-distance division in one of the biggest races of the flat season.
With a £1.5 million prize pot, including £850,650 to the winner, the King George will be the richest race ever run at Ascot.
From legendary winners like Nijinsky and Mill Reef to modern greats like Enable and Taghrooda, Ascot’s summer showpiece consistently delivers career-making performances.
This year’s edition is shaping up to be a blockbuster, headlined by the anticipated rematch between Coronation Cup rivals Calandagan and Jan Brueghel, seasoned campaigner Rebel’s Romance, and Group 1 winner, Kalpana also among the top contenders.
With Aidan O’Brien targeting a record-extending fifth King George, French challengers bringing firepower, and seasoned campaigners taking on rising stars, the 2025 renewal promises to be a spectacle.
King George Ascot Odds
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Calandagan | 2/1 |
| Jan Brueghel | 9/4 |
| Kalpana | 5/1 |
| Rebels Romance | 13/2 |
| Lambourn | 10/1 |
When is the King George at Ascot?
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes for 2025 at Ascot is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, with a scheduled post time of 4:10 PM BST.
King George Ascot Tips
This year’s King George is shaping into a high-class renewal, and racing expert Steve Ryder has singled out CALANDAGAN as the standout contender.
Trained by last year’s winning handler Francis-Henri Graffard, Calandagan ticks all the key trends and arrives in top form following a dominant Group 1 win in France.
With Ascot form in the book and conditions to suit, Steve makes a strong case for backing him at 9/4.
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