New and improved Khaadem fills Battaash's shoes to give Hills fifth King George

Khaadem won the King George Qatar Stakes. He finished a neck clear of favourite Raasel under Ryan Moore. Charlie Hills won a record fifth KingGeorge. Battaash retired last season. Khaadeh has improved a lot since his early career. He won at six and at the Palace House Stake at Newmarket. His last race was at Royal Ascot. It was his first appearance in a Group 1. The trainer won it for a fifth time. "He's taken a while and he's quirky, but he is also very talented," said Hills. 'It's only been a year since Batt aash was retired, and it feels like a lifetime ago'