Calandagan and Ombudsman back for more in Champion Stakes

Calanda can again be Ascot Champion

ASCOT’s British Champions Day this Saturday provides a final chance for some of the stars of the Flat season to strut their stuff before the campaign winds down.On a star-studded card, the aim is to hunt out a bit of ante-post value and take on the many short-priced favourites set to line up.There are races [...]

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Calandagan and Ombudsman back for more in Champion Stakes

Last year's Qatar Racing Champion Stakes first and second Calandagan and Ombudsman are among 11 confirmations for the showpiece event at Ascot on Saturday, with Irish Champions Stakes winner Hotazhell also engaged.

Calandagan Primed to Repeat Last Year's "Massive Performance" in Champion Stakes

The team at the Aga Khan Studs is set to deploy two of its star names at Ascot on Qatar Racing British Champions Day, with Calandagan (Gleneagles) seeking a repeat win in the G1 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes and Rayif (Sea The Moon) chasing his third Group 1 of the season in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing). Calandagan delivered a stellar performance in the 2025 edition of the 10-furlong highlight as he beat Ombudsman (Ni…

Champions Day: Which of the world’s Top 20 are in contention at Ascot? | Topics: Andrew Balding, Kalpana, Ombudsman, Aidan O'Brien, Calandagan, Champions Stakes, Ascot Racecourse

Article by Joel Pattison: Six horses ranked among the world’s top 20 by The Global Rankings feature in the entries for British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, led by Calandagan (#6), Scandinavia (#7) and Ombudsman (#8).