Masquerade Ball King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Betting Odds
Masquerade Ball, a talented four-year-old colt from Japan, is set to make his first Ascot appearance in the upcoming King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Trained by Takahisa Tezuka and ridden by Christophe-Patrice Lemaire, Masquerade Ball boasts an impressive resume, including a Group One win and nearly £4.5 million in prize money. After strong showings in Japan and Hong Kong, he heads to Ascot aiming to become the first Japanese horse to win the prestigious race. Keep an eye on his highly anticipated rematch against Calandagan.
- Runner profile for the 2026 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes
- Japanese superstar Masquerade Ball will make his British debut at Ascot
- Back Takahisa Tezuka's star at 7/2 with bet365
Masquerade Ball will attempt to become the first Japanese winner of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes when he lines up to Ascot on Saturday.
Masquerade Ball King George Profile
| Name | Masquerade Ball |
| Jockey | Christophe-Patrice Lemaire |
| Trainer | Takahisa Tezuka |
| Age | 4 |
| Sex | Colt |
| Country | Japan |
| Official Rating | 128 |
| Group One Wins | 1 |
| Ascot Record | First Starts |
| Total Prize Money | £4,432,785 |
Takahisa Tezuka's star has progressed nicely since claiming Listed glory on his second two-year-old start. Masquerade Ball claimed Group Three honours on his three-year-old reappearance, placed in both the Japanese 2000 Guineas and the Japanese Derby, before claiming a maiden top-level success in the Tenno Sho at Tokyo in November.
Masquerade Ball was then backed into 6/4 favouritism for the Japan Cup, but was narrowly beaten by Calandagan. Christophe Lemaire's mount then kept on strongly from the rear to follow global superstar Romantic Warrior home on his Hong Kong debut in the QEII Cup.
Tezuka has been eyeing a rematch with Calandagan in the King George since their Japan Cup showdown. Masquerade Ball will be number four on our racecard on Saturday, and he wears the yellow and black striped silks of owners Shadai Race Horse Co Ltd.
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