# Kalpana's King George Victory Tops Balding's Career

Trainer Andrew Balding said Kalpana's win in the King George VI Stakes is the "number one" achievement of his career. The filly's victory at Ascot was a major upset, defeating a strong field. It cements Balding's status among elite trainers in British flat racing.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/articles/cn0nwdwlj27o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:10:56 GMT