A Newmarket morning with Japanese star MASQUERADE BALL ahead of his rematch with Calandagan in Saturday’s G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot 🤩 Calandagan, who won last year’s edition of the King George, managed to best Masquerade Ball by a head the last time the two faced each other in the G1 Japan Cup last December. But they’re not the only two stars set to line up in the King George. The field also features 2024 winner Goliath, 2025 runner-up Kalpana, last year’s Derby and Oaks winners Lambourn and Minnie Hauk, this year’s Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini, and Japanese contender Wurttemberg. Last time out, Masquerade Ball finished a length second to Romantic Warrior in Hong Kong’s G1 FWD QEII Cup in April. This year’s King George has shaped up to be the showcase of the season 🌟 Who’s your pick? 🎥: Emma Berry . . . #masqueradeball #masquerade #thoroughbred #japan #blackhorse