Champions Day is set to feature a blockbuster cast as Ascot hosts its traditional flat closer of six top class races. Dave Young has looked into all six races in detail to aid you in the search for winners.
13:20 LONG DISTANCE CUP – GROUP 2 – 2M
- 9 of the last 10 winners had won 2 or more times that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners finished top 2 last time out (7 won)
- 8 of the last 10 winners were aged 4 or 5
- 8 of the last 10 winners had already run at Ascot (5 had won)
- 8 of the last 10 winners had already run at 2 miles (6 had won)
- 6 of the last 8 winners had won a Group 1
“2 or more wins this season, finished top last time out but preferably won, likely to be aged 4 or 5, has already run at Ascot and look to previous Group 1 winners”
13:55 CHAMPIONS SPRINT STAKES – GROUP 1 – 6F
- ALL of the last 10 winners had already run at Ascot (9 more than once)
- 9 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 112+
- 8 of the last 10 winners did NOT win last time out
- 8 of the last 10 winners had won that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners had 5 or more runs that season
- 8 of the last 10 winners had 3 or more wins at 6 furlongs
- 7 of the last 8 winners had NOT already won a Group 1
“Will have run at Ascot preferably more than once, has an OR of 112+ and did not win last time out but has won this season. Likely has 3+ wins at 6 furlongs and probably has not already won a Group 1”
14:35 CHAMPIONS FILLIES & MARES STAKES – GROUP 1 – 1M 4F
- ALL of the last 10 winners had already won that season
- ALL of the last 10 winners had 3 or more runs that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners had already run at 1m 4f
- 8 of the last 10 winners last ran 35 days ago or less (other two finished last LTO)
- 8 of the last 10 winners were 3-year-olds
- 7 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 111+
“Has 3+ runs this season and has won this season. Has already raced at 1m 4f and preferably last ran 35 days ago or less. Respect 3yo’s and runners rated 111+”
15:15 QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES – GROUP 1 – 1M
- ALL of the last 10 winners at least placed last time out (7 won)
- 9 of the last 10 winners had 3 or more runs that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners had already won that season
- 9 of the last 10 winners had already won at 1 mile
- 8 of the last 10 winners last ran 35 days ago or less
- 7 of the last 10 winners had 5 or more career wins
- 7 of the last 10 winners were 3-year-olds
- 7 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 118+
“Must have at least placed last time out but preferably won, has 3+ runs this season and has won this season. Favour those with 5+ career wins, 3yo’s and horses rated 118+”
15:55 CHAMPION STAKES – GROUP 1 – 1M 2F
- 9 of the last 10 winners had 4 or more career wins (Not the last winner)
- 8 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 120+
- 8 of the last 10 winners had already won at 1m 2f
- 8 of the last 10 winners had already won at least a Group 2
- 7 of the last 10 winners last ran 35 days ago or more
“Likely has 4+ career wins and an OR of 120+, has already won at 1m 2f and has won at least a Group 2 by now. Favour those who did NOT run in the last 34 days”
16:45 BALMORAL HANDICAP – CLASS 2 – 1M
- ALL of the last 10 winners last ran 25 days ago or less
- ALL of the last 10 winners had NOT run further than 10 furlongs
- 9 of the last 10 winners came from stall 11 or lower
- 9 of the last 10 winners were Irish or British bred
- 8 of the last 10 winners were aged 4 or 5
- 8 of the last 10 winners carried between 9-1 and 9-6
“Ran 25 days ago or less, has never run further than 1m 2f, likely drawn in stall 11 or lower, Irish or British bred, aged 4 or 5 and carrying between 9-1 and 9-6”
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