British Champions Day 2023 Tips - October 21

British Champions Day 2023 FAQs - Key Questions and Answers

Conrad Castleton

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Last updated: Thu 19 Oct 2023 08:33

Conrad Castleton 19 Oct 2023

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Key questions answered ahead of the 2023 British Champions Day
British Champions Day will take place at Ascot on Saturday 21st October 2023

Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse. (Getty)

What is British Champions Day?

British Champions Day is a horse racing meeting that's held in England. Although this meeting is just over a decade old, it's quickly become one of the biggest events in the flat racing world.

Where is British Champions Day?

British Champions Day is held at Ascot racecourse, which is situated in Berkshire, England.

When is British Champions Day 2023?

In 2023, British Champions Day will take place on Saturday 2st October.

What time is British Champions Day?

The opening race on British Champions Day, the Long Distance Cup will start at 1:15pm (BST). The card closes with the Balmoral Handicap at 4:25pm.

When did British Champions Day start?

The first British Champions Day took place in 2011. Although the major races date back much further than that, the British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) gathered the races together to properly celebrate the end of the flat racing season.

Where can I get British Champions Day tips?

You can find free tips for all six races on British Champions Day here on RacingInsider.com.

What races are run on British Champions Day?

Six races will be run on British Champions Day, including four Group Ones - the Champion Sprint, Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the Champions Stakes. The action at Ascot kicks off with the Group Two Long Distance Cup and ends with the Balmoral Handicap.

Which horses will run on British Champions Day?

The two top three-year-olds in 2023, Paddington and Tahiyra will clash for the first time in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day. Horizon Dore makes the journey over to England for the first time to enter the Champions Stakes.

Frankie Dettori, who will be riding in Britain for the final time this weekend, will partner defending champion Kinross in the Champion Sprint and favourite Free Wind in the Champions Fillies & Mares. Trueshan will bid for his fourth successive victory in the Long Distance Cup, where he'll come up against former Ascot Gold Cup winner Kyprios.

Who sponsors British Champions Day?

The Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Company (QIPCO) have sponsors British Champions Day since 2015, boosting the overall prize money on the card up to over £4m in 2023.

Is there a dress code on British Champions Day?

The dress code is Formal on British Champions Day. Ladies should dress for a smart occasion and gentlemen are required to wear a jacket with a collared shirt and tie. As this meeting takes place in October, attendees are encouraged to wear seasonably appropriate clothing.

Where can I watch British Champions Day?

All six races on British Champions Day will be shown live on ITV Racing. If you want to watch the action via a mobile device, then check out our British Champions Day Live Stream page.