Ascot Saturday preview: Champion and Queen Elizabeth II entries

Paddy Power make him their market leader ahead of Juddmonte International Stakes runner-up Calandagan with the big two set to be joined by Irish Derby winner and Arc de Triomphe third Los Angeles.

His trainer Aidan O'Brien could also turn to Continuous, Hans Andersen, Luxembourg, Henry Longfellow and the filly Content.

King's Gambit is an interesting contender for Harry Charlton, while Nashwa stands her ground following her recent return in the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket.

Tamfana, who won that Group One contest, is in line for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on the same card.

She’s second favourite with the same firm behind star older miler Charyn (11/10), while Metropolitan, second behind the market leader in the Prix Jacques La Marois and the progressive Prague are other leading contenders.

Nashwa also holds an entry here, Aidan O’Brien’s shortest-price runner is Diego Velazquez, while Facteur Cheval is also in line to represent France.

Paddy Power Ascot odds

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes: 11/10 Charyn, 11/2 Tamfana, 7 Metropolitan, Prague, 10 Diego Velazquez, Facteur Cheval, 14 Henry Longfellow, 16 Quddwah, 33 Dancing Gemini, Nashwa, Sirona, 40 Checkandchallenge, 50 Ice Max, Lord Massusus, 66 Poker Face, Royal Scotsman

Champion Stakes: 5/4 Economics, 2 Calandagan, 6 Los Angeles, 14 King’s Gambit, 16 Content, 20 Anmaat, Iresine, 25 Henry Longfellow, Luxembourg, 33 Al Riffa, Continuous, 40 Royal Rhyme, See The Fire, 66 Nashwa, Novus, Persica, 150 Hans Andersen

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