Overpass headed for Royal Ascot

Overpass is the latest Australian sprinter to be set for a trip to Royal Ascot, with his ownership group deciding to campaign the veteran sprinter in England.

The Vancouver seven-year-old will be campaigned to run in the G1 King Charles III (formerly King’s Stand) Stakes on June 16.

Already a winner of $12.6 million, Overpass has won 10 races, including two editions of both the Winterbottom Stakes and The Quokka.

He was last seen when fourth to Joliestar in the TJ Smith Stakes.

With confirmation Overpass will be heading to England, there could be as many as six Australian-trained sprinters competing at the famous meeting, Joliestar, Generosity, Lady Of Camelot, Charm Stone and Asfoora.