Horse Racing

For those new to the horserace punting game especially when it comes to online betting, you should not forget Sportsbet offer the best odds on international as well as Australian events, and this weekend there is a stunner!

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes jumps at England’s prestigious Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, which will be just after midnight on Sunday morning AEST.

The Group One event is open to thoroughbreds aged three-years-old and over as they compete across one mile and four furlongs (2,414m) for a share in the £1 million prize purse – approximately $1.73 million, and there are just eight to choose from.

Leading the odds is Workforce at $2 – certainly a strong contender after winning the Epsom Derby, and if he could back up the emphatic win with a victory at Ascot could quickly become the leading gelding around the world.

The son of King’s Best has had a fantastic start to his young career claiming his maiden win last September at Goodwood following it up with a second at Dante and then the Epsom – however this will be his first time competing against a more experienced field.

Workforce’s biggest competition in the odds is the superb middle distance colt and stablemate Harbinger at $3.25 setting up a scintillating battle in one of the most anticipated meets of the year.

Harbinger will see French jockey Olivier Peslier take the reins making the pair a tough combination to beat as Olivier rode to third in the event 2009.

Cape Blanco is at $6.50 for the win and should be another strong consideration for punters after winning the Irish Derby.

With successful hoop Colm O’Donoghue to take the hot seat as champion rider Johnny Murtagh is out suspended, the odds are long for the duo and could pay a handsome sum.

2010 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Field & Odds