Hollie Doyle backs Masquerade Ball for King George at Ascot
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:08 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Hollie Doyle endorses Masquerade Ball in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. The Japanese colt aims for redemption after a narrow defeat in the Japan Cup and a second-place finish in the QEII Cup against Romantic Warrior. Doyle highlights challenges from strong competitors like Calandagan and Benvenuto Cellini. Other notable entries include Moonrise in the two-year-old fillies' race and Extremely Zain in the Moet And Chandon International Handicap, where he remains unbeaten.
- •King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes takes place at Ascot on Saturday.
- •Masquerade Ball lost the Japan Cup by a narrow margin.
- •Moonrise is expected to perform well in the Princess Margaret Stakes.
- •Extremely Zain remains unbeaten, competing in a tough handicap.
"Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle reveals her thoughts on the King George at Ascot on Saturday and runs the rule over the best of the other weekend action at Ascot and York.
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