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16:00 Ascot

Saturday 15 October 2022

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Qipco Champion Stakes (Group 1) (British CHampions Middle Distance)

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 2m 9.46s

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(6)

Adayar³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 127| C| D

6/1

Derby and King George winner in 2021 before a decent fourth in the Arc. Ended campaign with a below-par effort in this corresponding event but predictably had too much class for his two rivals making his belated return at Doncaster last month and he looks Baaeed's main danger.

Form: 21145-1

(1)

Baaeed⁵⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 135| C| D

1/4

Top-class colt who stretched his unbeaten record to 10 stepped up to 1¼m for the first time in the Juddmonte International at York a couple of months ago. One of the very best in Europe this century, he can't be opposed on his final racecourse outing.

Form: 11-1111

(4)

Bay Bridge¹⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 120| BF| D

10/1

High-class colt who returned with most impressive 5-length win in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown in May. Beaten favourite on both subsequent outings (latest in the Eclipse) but he remains with potential returned to ground with more give in it.

Form: 111-125

(9)

Dubai Honour^p1,t⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas| OR: 116| BF| D

33/1

Big improver over 1¼m at 3, winning pair of Group 2s in France and runner-up in this. Not reached those levels this term, turned over at short odds for the second time in 3 starts on all-weather bow at Kempton 6 weeks ago. Hasn't looked the easiest of rides and cheekpieces are applied.

Form: 24-0242

(2)

Helvic Dream¹⁴⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: N Meade| OR: 112| D

150/1

Very smart effort when pipping Broome in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh in 2021 but hasn't got anywhere near that form in a couple of starts this year, latest in that corresponding contest back in May. Plenty to prove returning from 5 months off.

Form: 8421-58

(5)

Mac Swiney¹¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 113

50/1

Won the Irish 2000 Guineas in 2021 and was back to his best when third in this corresponding event 5 months later. Disappointed on both outings this season though, so it's tough to see him getting involved.

Form: 5030-74

(8)

Royal Champion²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR: 111| D

50/1

Smart performer who boasts a progressive profile this term, turning what looked a competitive listed Doonside Cup beforehand into a rout at Ayr 4 weeks ago. Still getting better but will need to take a huge step forward on his first outing at the top table.

Form: 9-41431

(7)

My Prospero⁹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 114| D

22/1

Fast-improving colt who landed Newbury maiden on return before following up in listed Heron at Sandown in May. Went very close in St James's Palace at the Royal meeting next start and resumed winning ways in Group 2 event at Saint-Cloud when last seen 3 months ago. Better still to come.

Form: 3-1131

(3)

Stone Age³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 116| D

40/1

Easily made all in Irish Derby Trial but has found things tougher in Grade 1s since, seen to something like maximum effect under an enterprising ride when 2¾ lengths fifth to Luxembourg in Irish Champion Stakes 5 weeks ago. A place is probably the best he can hope for.

Form: 116355

Forecasts

Baaeed (1/4), Adayar (6/1), Bay Bridge (10/1), My Prospero (22/1), Dubai Honour (33/1), Stone Age (40/1), Mac Swiney (50/1), Royal Champion (50/1), Helvic Dream (150/1)

Racing immortality awaits BAAEED, who made it a perfect 10 stepped up to 1¼m for the first time in the Juddmonte International at York and can emulate Timeform's highest rated horse Frankel in ending his glittering career unbeaten. 2021 Derby-winner Adayar is a major contender on that form so he's feared most, with Bay Bridge third choice in what promises to be a race for the ages.