Horse Racing: International Stakes

Saturday at the Berkshire venue of Ascot Racecourse is primarily about the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes, though that's not the only highlight. The is of course the small matter of the The Moët & Chandon International Stakes, which is a superb contest in its own right. This contest is a Class 2 Heritage Handicap, run over seven…

Group 1-winning two-year-old Al Riffa is set to make his eagerly anticipated return in the Group 3 Paddy Power International Stakes. Trained by Joseph O'Brien, Al Riffa had a stellar juvenile campaign, culminating in an authoritative success in the National Stakes over 7f on his most recent start in September. He was originally scheduled to begin…