A great day but viewers must go up and the rail must come down

Almanzor defeats Found in an outstanding running of the Champion StakesCredit: Mark Cranham

Qipco British Champions Day gave us much to enjoy and much on which to reflect. Now, therefore, some reflections...

Excellence everywhere

For Champions Day this was an afternoon that marked a coming of age. In its sixth year it delivered by far its best ever fields and, in the main, the headline horses lived up to their billing.

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Lee MottersheadSenior writer

Published on 16 October 2016inBritish Champions Day

Last updated 19:09, 16 October 2016

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