The King George VI Stakes, run for the first time at Ascot, was won by the French horse 'Souverain, ridden by M. Lollierou, five lengths in front of 'Brighton News', winner of the Irish Derby' with M. Wing in the saddle. Third, a short head behind was 'Airborne' (T Lowrey up), favourite for the race, and winner of the Derby and the St Leger. The winning horse, which is owned by Mr R.F. Schmidt and trained by M. Delavaud, was one of the seven French horses to start in a field of 11 runners. Picture shows: The galant loser grey 'Airborne' photographed at the King George VI stakes at ascot. 12

The King George VI Stakes, run for the first time at Ascot, was won by the French horse 'Souverain, ridden by M. Lollierou, five lengths in front of 'Brighton News', winner of the Irish Derby' with M. Wing in the saddle. Third, a short head behind was 'Airborne' (T Lowrey up), favourite for the race, and winner of the Derby and the St Leger. The winning horse, which is owned by Mr R.F. Schmidt and trained by M. Delavaud, was one of the seven French horses to start in a field of 11 runners. Picture shows: The galant loser grey 'Airborne' photographed at the King George VI stakes at ascot. 12 Stock Photo

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The King George VI Stakes, run for the first time at Ascot, was won by the French horse 'Souverain, ridden by M. Lollierou, five lengths in front of 'Brighton News', winner of the Irish Derby' with M. Wing in the saddle. Third, a short head behind was 'Airborne' (T Lowrey up), favourite for the race, and winner of the Derby and the St Leger. The winning horse, which is owned by Mr R.F. Schmidt and trained by M. Delavaud, was one of the seven French horses to start in a field of 11 runners. Picture shows: The galant loser grey 'Airborne' photographed at the King George VI stakes at ascot. 12 October 1946

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