Tartan has six appeal for Kinane

Mick Kinane believes Tartan Bearer has solid claims of providing him with a sixth success in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.The 50-year-old jockey has a fantastic record in the historic contest, hitting the mark with Belmez (1990), King's Theatre (1994), Montjeu (2000), Galileo (2001) and Azamour (2005).The jockey said: "It's a good ride to pick up and although I haven't ridden the horse yet, he seems pretty straightforward. He looks a very genuine type of horse and is very consistent. It's a race that has been good to me, having won it five times, and six would be nice."He added: "I've obviously seen Tartan Bearer race and he has to be there with a good chance as there doesn't seem to be a lot between them. Whichever horse gets the run of the race, it could swing their way."I'd say it will be doubtful he'll win it like Montjeu did, but it would be nice if he could. It's always a great race and it's a great occasion so it's just nice to be part of it."Moore went for Conduit, who provided him with a Breeders' Cup win last October, but also holds Tartan Bearer and Stoute's other runner, Ask, in the highest regard. "Conduit had a small problem early on and he has been brought along gradually," said Moore. "The King George was always his midsummer aim and I hope he can carry on improving from the summer, as he did last year, to reach his peak in the autumn. "I've always loved Ask and I always believed he had the potential to win a big race. He has now won a Coronation Cup. The race didn't pan out for Tartan Bearer last time.They went very steady and then I had a 100-1 chance on my inner and I couldn't get rid of him."They are three very good horses, all are fit, healthy and looking very well. They should all run big races."