Stoute lands King George en route to Goodwood

Sir Michael Stoute will head to this week’s Glorious Goodwood festival with one of the biggest race titles of the season in his back pocket.

The Barbadian trainer won one of the season’s richest races, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, with St Leger champion, Conduit, on the weekend.

Stoute’s house looked in excellent order as his horses locked out the places at Ascot, with Tartan Bearer finishing the race second, while Ask secured third place.

“I’ve always loved this race,” said Stoute. “It’s a wonderful race and is very important in the calendar. This hasn’t quite sunk in yet. We’ve been very lucky. We’ve been one-two in the Guineas and one-two in the Breeders’ Cup.”

“We were hoping one of them would win. It’s a great thrill to see them perform to such a high standard. Conduit did seem to improve in the second half of the season last year. That is certainly his best performance this season.”

Following the race Stoute suggested that Conduit will be returning to California later this year to compete in the Breeders Cup. The St Leger champion scored a victory for European horses last season by coming out on top in the Breeders Cup Turf.