British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday brings the curtain down on the Flat season and all of the motion might be reside on Sky Sports activities Racing, together with some top-class worldwide racing.
3.55 Ascot – Economics and Calandagan conflict in Champion Stakes
Economics and Calandagan meet within the Qipco Champion Stakes (3.55).
William Haggas’ Economics makes an attempt to stay unbeaten in his three-year-old marketing campaign after gaining success within the Irish Champion Stakes. This confirmed a brand new gritty aspect to him after a tactical race went in opposition to him as he battled arduous to beat Aidan O’Brien’s Auguste Rodin and Los Angeles, with the latter re-opposing in the present day.
Stylish Calandagan is the most important challenger from France. He was victorious at Royal Ascot within the King Edward VII Stakes when successful impressively on fast floor and ran a career-best behind Metropolis Of Troy within the Juddmonte Worldwide.
Los Angeles was third within the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe when setting the fractions up entrance, however only a two-week turnaround for the Irish Derby winner could possibly be slightly sharp.
3.15 Ascot – Charyn heads Queen Elizabeth II Stakes area
Charyn bids to win his third Group One race of the season within the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (3.15).
The Roger Varian-trained four-year-old has excelled this time period and was very unfortunate at ParisLongchamp final trip within the Prix de Moulin when operating on late to complete second behind Tribalist. He has had a busy season however can hopefully carry out once more.
Tamfana gained her maiden Group One success for David Menuisier within the Solar Chariot two weeks in the past, beating Inspiral. She receives the three-year-old and fillies’ allowances which may show essential.
Prague was supplemented for this race after victory within the Joel Stakes and can be coach Dylan Cunha’s largest win within the UK if he prevails.
1.20 Ascot – Kyprios bids to increase 2024 successful streak
Kyprios appears to stay unbeaten this season in the Qipco British Champions Lengthy Distance Cup (1.20).
Aidan O’Brien’s winning-most Group One horse triumphed comfortably within the Prix du Cadran final time, the Gold Cup winner exhibiting his class as soon as once more for his sixth victory this time period following damage.
His largest risk is Trawlerman, who beat him on this race final 12 months and has been campaigned quietly, however the Godolphin-owned six-year-old ought to relish the softer circumstances for John and Thady Gosden, with William Buick within the saddle.
Al Nayyir has progressed since his transfer to Tom Clover’s yard, ending a short-head second within the Yorkshire Cup and successful a Newmarket Listed race comfortably. He has French type on heavy floor and may thrive within the circumstances.
Worldwide motion
Auteuil levels some nice French jumps motion with the Group Three Prix Orcada headlining as Kolokico appears to bounce again, whereas the Prix Heros XII has the skilled Gold Tweet that includes, with the Group Three Prix Carmarthen additionally on the cardboard.
Far Hills has top-class Stateside motion with Saint Riquier operating for Ian Williams within the US Champion Hurdle at 7.57, whereas afterward the cardboard at 8.42 Gordon Elliott’s Galvin options within the US Grand Nationwide earlier than Acquainted Desires runs for Elliott within the John Forbes Memorial Stakes at 9.32.
