Ascot · Saturday 17 October 2026
British Champions Day 2026
The last big day of the British flat season. Every race on the card, the runners, the live odds and how the market is moving.
The races
Qatar Racing Champion Stakes
45 entries
- 1Ombudsman7/2
- 2Calandagan4/1
- 3Bay City Roller11/2
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
36 entries
- 1Rayif9/2
- 2Zavateri7/1
- 3Ten Bob Tony7/1
Qatar British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes
48 entries
- 1Kalpana11/4
- 2Sunly5/1
- 3Thundering On7/1
Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup
38 entries
- 1Jan Brueghel15/8
- 2Scandinavia9/2
- 3Caballo de Mar5/1
Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Stakes
42 entries
- 1Almeraq2/1
- 2Comanche Brave6/1
- 3Kind of Blue14/1
Balmoral Handicap
94 entries
- 1Thunder Call9/1
- 2Moonfall10/1
- 3Crown Of Oaks10/1
Prices are the Betfair exchange market, read every day. Race times are on the racecard once the field is declared.
British Champions Day questions
When is British Champions Day 2026?
British Champions Day 2026 is at Ascot on Saturday 17 October 2026. It is the final big day of the British flat season.
Which races are run on British Champions Day?
The card includes Qatar Racing Champion Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, Qatar British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes, Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup, Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Stakes, Balmoral Handicap. Each race has its own page here with the runners, the live odds and how the market has moved.
How does The Racing Bot pick a horse?
Every runner in every British and Irish race is scored on measurable signals - official rating, recent form for the horse, trainer and jockey, their records at the course, and the market move. The pick is the highest score in the race. The full record, winners and losers, is public.
Can I get the bot's Champions Day picks for free?
Yes. Leave your email on this page and you get one email on the morning of Champions Day with the runner the bot rates top in each race. No account needed.