Jockey Colin Keane aims to extend his exceptional season with a third consecutive victory on the Andrew Balding-trained mare Kalpana at Ascot on Saturday. Kalpana, the favourite at 6-4 odds, is set to compete in the Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes during Champions Day, seeking to replicate her wins in the last two editions of the race.

Keane, who has already secured seven Group 1 wins this year, expressed confidence that Kalpana will recover from a recent effort in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and deliver a strong performance for Balding. He highlighted the significance of the potential win, noting it would provide a substantial boost for Balding in his pursuit of the title of champion trainer.

The upcoming race at Ascot represents an opportunity for both jockey and trainer to reinforce their dominance in the current flat racing season, with Kalpana positioned as a leading contender to achieve a remarkable hat-trick in the prestigious event.