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Watch 2024 British Champions Day Live Online
Ascot QIPCO British Champions Day is the crowning event of the British flat racing season, held annually in October at Ascot Racecourse. It is recognized as the richest race day in the UK, offering unprecedented prize money across its five championship races.
Prize Money: The 2023 edition of British Champions Day boasted a record-breaking £4.2 million in total prize money, making it the most lucrative single day of horse racing in the UK.
Attendance: The event attracts around 30,000 spectators annually
Race Card: The day consists of five Group races:
QIPCO Champion Stakes (Group 1) – with a purse of £1.3 million, it's the richest race of the day.
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) – offering £1.1 million, it's one of Europe’s premier mile races.
British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) – worth £500,000, for the fastest horses over 6 furlongs.
British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) – a race for female horses over 1 mile and 4 furlongs with £600,000 in prize money.
British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) – with £500,000 on offer for stayers over 2 miles.
International Impact: The event consistently draws elite horses, jockeys, and trainers from around the world. Champions like Frankel, Cracksman, and Baaeed have etched their names in the history books on this prestigious stage.
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Schedule, etc:
QIPCO Champion Stakes (Group 1)
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1)
British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1)
British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1)
British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2)
Balmoral Handicap (Handicap Race)
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