By Tom Frary
Virtually ignored ahead of Saturday's G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes, Philip Baron Von Ullmann's Goliath (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}–Gouache {Ger}, by Shamardal) had a sting in the tail for his revered fellow contenders as he dominated the Ascot feature. Only second in the course-and-distance G2 Hardwicke Stakes at the Royal meeting, the Francis-Henri Graffard-trained 4-year-old thrived off the strong pace set by the Ballydoyle contingent and was travelling notably powerfully under Christophe Soumillon straightening for home. Committed 1 1/2 furlongs out, the 25-1 shot bounded clear for an emphatic 2 1/4-length success from Bluestocking (GB) (Camelot {GB}), with another 3 1/4 lengths back to Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) in third. The 7-4 favourite Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) was a well-beaten fifth, having held every chance turning for home.
Wow! Goliath produces a superb performance to land the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at @Ascot for @CSoumillon and @GraffardRacing… pic.twitter.com/QQxDcNl7zk
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 27, 2024
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