King George and Gold Cup 🏆

King George & Gold Cup Weekend

We have a wonderful weekend of racing to look forward to.

First up is the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.The race is the same age as me, and over the past 75 years we've seen some truly outstanding winners. Pinza and Ribot were before my racing days, but since then we've been treated to champions such as:

• Nijinsky
• Mill Reef
• Brigadier Gerard
• Dahlia
• Shergar
• Dancing Brave
• Mtoto (the Roberts favourite!)
• Galileo
• Enable (three times!)
• Calandagan

Can Calandagan do it again?

It's a very strong renewal this year, and with Ombudsman not lining up, it certainly hasn't become any easier. Whatever happens, it should be a race well worth watching.

Closer to home, we have the Gold Cup at Greyville and our usual competition is running at R100 a go for nothing more than bragging rights!

On paper it looks like a punter's card... although we've all thought that before.Hopefully we can land the Pick 6.Here are my thoughts:

Leg 1 🏇 Alice B Toklas – Banker.
Leg 2 🏇 Go as wide as your budget allows... even the field if you can stretch to it.
Leg 3 🏇 BSC – Banker.
Leg 4 🏇 King Pelles – Banker.
Leg 5 🏇 Real Prince, 8 On 18 and See It Again look the three to focus on.
Leg 6 🏇 Anotherdanceforme could be another banker, although I'd consider adding one or two more for insurance.

Good punting! 👍