Champions Day at Ascot signals a spiritual conclusion to the flat season, with four Group 1s over a variety of distances. Dave Young has provided the facts and stats for every race on Champions Day to help you towards the winners.
13:30 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 had won)
- 9 of the last 10 winners had already run at Ascot (6 had won)
- 8 of the last 10 winners had already run at 2 miles (6 had won)
- 7 of the last 10 winners were aged 4 or 5
- 7 of the last 10 winners had won a Group 1
- 7 of the last 10 winners were sent off 6/1 or shorter
“Will have 2 or more runs this season, finished top 2 last time out and has already run and preferably won at Ascot. Aged 4 or 5, has won a Group 1 and priced 6/1 or shorter”
14:05 CHAMPIONS SPRINT STAKES – GROUP 1 – 6F
- ALL of the last 10 winners had already run at Ascot (8 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 NOT already won a Group 1
- 7 of the last 10 winners finished top 2 last time out
- 6 of the last 10 winners had 4 or more wins at 6 furlongs
“Must have run at Ascot and preferably more than once. Has an OR of 112+ and has won this season but probably not last time out. Has 5 or more runs this season and has probably NOT already won a Group 1”
14:45 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
- ALL of the last 10 winners were drawn in stall 6 or higher
- 9 of the last 10 winners had already run at 1m 4f
- 8 of the last 10 winners were 3-year-olds
- 8 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 111+
- 8 of the last 10 winners came from the top 3 in the betting
- 7 of the last 10 winners last ran 35 days ago or les
“Has 3 or more runs and has won this season, has already run at 1m 4f and is drawn in stall 6 or higher. Look to 3yo’s with an OR of 111+ and respect the top 3 in the market”
15:25 QUEEN ELIZABETH II STAKES – GROUP 1 – 1M
- ALL of the last 10 winners at least placed last time out (6 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
- 9 of the last 10 winners were drawn in stall 6 or higher
- 7 of the last 10 winners had 5 or more career wins
- 7 of the last 10 winners had an OR of 118+
- 6 of the last 10 winners were 3-year-olds
“Must have at least placed last time out, has 3 or more runs and has won this season. Has won at a mile and is drawn in stall 6 or higher”
16:05 CHAMPION STAKES – GROUP 1 – 1M 2F
- 9 of the last 10 winners had 4 or more career wins
- 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
- 6 of the last 10 winners came from Leopardstown or Longchamp
“Has at least 4 career wins, holds an OR of 120+ and has already won at 1m2f. Should have already won at least a Group 2 and respect those coming from Leopardstown or Longchamp”
16:40 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 did NOT win last time out
- 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 carried between 9-1 and 9-6
- 7 of the last 10 winners were aged 4 or 5
- 6 of the last 10 winners carried 9-5 or 9-6
“Will have run 25 days ago or less and has NOT run further than 10 furlongs in their career. Did NOT win last time out, drawn in stall 11 or lower and carries between 9-1 and 9-6”