King George Betting

The King George betting for the 2008 King George VI and Diamond Stakes sees Coronation Cup winner Soldier Of Fortune and Getaway as the 3/1 joint favourite with Stan James. Soldier Of Fortune who had not run since finishing a place behind Getaway in the Arc won the Coronation Cup in a tactical battle as favourite Getaway was hemmed in by the Irish Derby winner Soldier Of Fortune against the rail as the pair went past Macarthur also from the O'Brien stable, who had been the best part of six lengths clear going to the two-furlong marker. While Getaway was stuck in behind and needed pulling out, Soldier Of Fortune was taking his stablemate's measure, but that's not to say Getaway was unlucky.

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Soldier of Fortune got a bit warm and was sweating between his legs in the build up to the race, but it did not harm his performance and he was the best horse on the day. Stan James UK PR manager Laura Stephens said: "We initially went 4/1 but that price was quickly snapped up. Soldier Of Fortune was making his seasonal debut and we can probably expect further improvement from him."

King George VI & Diamond Stakes Betting

Soldier Of Fortune 3/1, Getaway 3/1, Sun Classique 6/1, Peeping Fawn 8/1, New Approach 8/1, Ask 10/1, Youmzain 10/1 (from 12), 12/1 bar

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