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Published14 Oct 2024
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British Champions Day at Ascot is the big horse racing fixture at the weekend, with the Royal track hosting a six-race card that consists of four Group One contests.
So, to get prepared for one of the biggest days on the horse racing calendar, we’ve got all the Champions Day Ascot details – from race names, times and running order, the current weather and how you can watch the action on TV.
British Champions Day Ascot 2024 Sees A Star-Studded Line-Up Heading To The Berkshire Track
All eyes will be on Ascot racecourse on Saturday 19th October as they’ll be staging their 2024 British Champions Day fixture that will feature the Qipco Champion Stakes and the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes.
Leading stayer Kyprios could get the afternoon off to a flyer as this Aidan O’Brien-trained 6 year-old will be trying to win the Champions Long Distance Cup (1:20pm) for the first time – he’ll face last year’s winner Trawlerman, who beat him by a neck 12 months ago.
The speedsters take to the stage next in the Champions Sprint Stakes (1:55pm) where Sprint Cup winner Montassib is one of the fancies with the best betting sites in the UK.
At 2:35pm the fast-improving Kalpana puts her growing reputation on the line in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes, while top grey Charyn, who will be heading to stud after this season, is looking for his fourth Group One win in the QEII Stakes at 3:15pm.
The most valuable race on the afternoon is the Qipco Champion Stakes (3:55pm) with £737,230 on offer to the winner – a race that will see the unbeaten Economics back on the track after his gutsy Irish Champion Stakes win.
Ascot Champions Day 2024 ends with the Balmoral Handicap (4:35pm), in what looks another very competitive renewal – it’s a race trainer David O’Meara has a fine record in, with three wins since 2017.
Champions Day Ascot 2024, Date, Race Times and Running Order
- 1:20 – Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 2m ITV
- 1:55 – Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 6f ITV
- 2:35 – Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m4f ITV
- 3:15 – Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Mile) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m ITV
- 3:55 – Qipco Champion Stakes (British Champions Middle Distance) (Group 1) Cl1 (3yo+) 1m2f ITV
- 4:35 – Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored By Qipco) Cl2 (3yo+) 1m ITV
Champions Day Ascot Weather Forecast
See below the projected Ascot races weather forecast for Champions Day 2024 – with the build-up to race day (Saturday 19th October) looking a bit mixed with a bit of rain about.
The better news at this stage is that Saturday is showing a clearer day, with some sunny spells.
Note: Weather correct Mon 14th Oct but subject to change
Ascot Going Report For Champions Day 2024
- Round Course – Heavy (Going Stick, 5.8)
- Straight Course – Soft (Going Stick, 6.8)
How To Watch Champions Day Ascot 2024
You can watch all six Champions Day Ascot races on ITV Racing – with the coverage starting at 1pm and running to 5pm.
Ed Chamberlin and Francesca Cumani will be on the main presenting duties, with Jason Weaver, Adele Mulrennan and Ruby Walsh providing the analysis with reports from the track from Oli Bell, Matt Chapman and Luke Harvey.
Away from ITV Racing, you can also watch Champions Day at Ascot on Sky Sports Racing (AtTheRaces) on channel 415 (Sky) or 418 (Virgin).
Failing that you can join up with the best horse racing betting sites in the UK, as most will have live streaming options to watch the races on after you’ve placed a bet.
