Confirmed runners and riders for Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot

Unbeaten superstar Baaeed will attempt to end his career with a seventh successive Group 1 victory as he faces eight rivals in the Qipco Champion Stakes (4.00) at Ascot on Saturday.

The William Haggas-trained four-year-old will be ridden by Jim Crowley as connections go in search of an 11th win from 11 starts to bring down the curtain on Baaeed’s scintillating career.

His final assignment, and arguably his toughest, will see him battle against last year’s Derby and King George winner Adayar in a mouthwatering clash.

The son of Frankel made a winning reappearance at Doncaster last month and will attempt to end Baaeed’s unbeaten record for trainer Charlie Appleby. William Buick, who will be crowned champion jockey at Ascot, will once again ride the Godolphin-owned colt.

Brigadier Gerard winner Bay Bridge is also a contender to spoil the Baaeed party as he makes his first start since a disappointing fifth of six in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown in July.

Haggas, who still remains in contention to become champion trainer alongside Appleby, will also be represented by Group 2 winners Dubai Honour and My Prospero.

Last year’s Irish 2,000 Guineas hero Mac Swiney will take his chance in the Group 1 contest, as does Helvic Dream, who landed the Gold Cup at the Curragh in May 2021.

Aidan O’Brien, who last won this race in 2019 with Magical, sends over Stone Age to complete the field on nine.

Champion Stakes runners and riders

AdayarWilliam Buick
BaaeedJim Crowley
Bay BridgeRichard Kingscote
Dubai HonourJames Doyle
Helvic DreamOisin Orr
Mac SwineyKevin Manning
My Prospero Tom Marquand
Royal ChampionJack Mitchell
Stone AgeRyan Moore

Inspiral leads Queen Elizabeth II Stakes field

Inspiral and Frankie Dettori won the Coronation Stakes at Royal AscotCredit: Edward Whitaker

Inspiral will attempt to win a fourth Group 1 as she heads a field of nine for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (3.20).

The daughter of Frankel has won six of her seven career starts, with her latest triumph coming in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville in August.

Standing in her way is Woodbine Mile Stakes winner Modern Games and The Revenant, who won this renewal in 2020.

Jadoomi attempts to follow up his Boomerang Mile success and remain unbeaten this season for Simon and Ed Crisford, while the in-form Tempus represents Archie Watson.

El Drama, Raadobarg, Checkandchallenge and Bayside Boy complete the rest of the field.

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes runners and riders

Bayside BoyTom Marquand
CheckandchallenegeJim Crowley
El DramaDavid Egan
InspiralFrankie Dettori
JadoomiJames Doyle
ModernGamesWilliam Buick
RaadobargTBC
TempusHollie Doyle
The RevenantRyan Moore

Emily Upjohn seeks improvement in Fillies & Mares Stakes

Epsom Oaks runner-up Emily Upjohn heads a field of 14 for the British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes (2.40).

The John and Thady Gosden-trained filly finished last of six in the King George over course and distance in July on her last start, but she leads the market at a general 3-1 for the Group 1 this weekend.

Appleby and Buick continue their dominant partnership as Eternal Pearl chases a five-timer, while Mimikyu, Eshaada and Sea La Rosa are also prominent in the betting. Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant also holds an entry in the race.

Creative Force is one of 18 runners in the Champions Sprint Stakes (2.00) as he attempts to win the race for a second straight year.

Bengough Stakes winner Rohaan and Prix de la Foret scorer Kinross are leading contenders in the race that also includes Platinum Jubilee winner Naval Crown.

Elsewhere, St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov will take on big-name rivals Trueshan, Waterville and Coltrane in the Long Distance Cup (1.25), with a field of eight runners declared.

A maximum field of 20 has been confirmed for the Balmoral mile handicap (4.40), the final race on Champions Day.

Qipco Champion Stakes (Ascot, 4.00 Saturday)

bet365: 1-4 Baaeed, 7-2 Adayar, 8-1 Bay Bridge, 25 Dubai Honour, My Prospero, Royal Champion, 50 Stone Age, 66 Mac Swiney, 100 Helvic Dream

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Ascot, 3.20 Saturday)

SkyBet: 4-5 Inspiral, 7-2 Modern Games, 5-1 The Revenant, 6 Jadoomi, 12 Checkandchallenge, 16 Bayside Boy, 18 Tempus, 20 bar

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