2025 Itinerary

A Full Day of Racing
And Events

At QIPCO British Champions Day, there is something for everyone to enjoy! The Ultimate Raceday is on the horizon and we can’t wait to welcome you to Ascot Racecourse. Get ahead of the game and plan your day, here’s what we have in-store for you!

10:30
Gates Open
11:00
Jockey Gym Demonstration

Join Joe Leavy at the Jockey Gym for an interactive demonstration of technique, power and skill.

Jockey Gym
11:15
Jockey Signings

Make your way to the Jockey Hub to grab an autograph with Billy Loughnane and Joe Leavy. Additional signing sessions take place at 11.30 with Tom Marquand and 11.50 with Oisin Murphy.

Jockey Hub
11:30
Goffs QIPCO British Champions Day Sale

The Goffs Sale returns to the iconic Ascot winners’ podium on Saturday and will offer two highly promising 2YOs before Britain’s richest race day gets underway.

Parade Ring
11:45
Retraining of Racehorses Parade

A parade of retired racehorses takes place in the paddock from 11.45am to 12.00pm. The parade showcases the versatility of the thoroughbred together with the range of activities open to racehorses when they finish their racing careers, thanks to the work of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR).

Parade Ring
12:00
Jockey Masterclass with Tom Marquand

Ever wanted to know how to ride a racehorse? Join Tom Marquand in the Family Zone for an insight into his rise to the very top. The perfect way to mark your QIPCO British Champions Day experience!

Thunderdome
12:25
Champion Owner Presentation

Godolphin have secured multiple Group 1s this season and are again winners of the Owners Championship in 2025.

Parade Ring
12:25
Jockey Gym Demonstration

Join the team at the Jockey Gym as two notable names from the world of racing head down to show off their incredible skills and expertise.

Jockey Gym
Races Start
12:55
QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup
13:05
Champion Apprentice Presentation

With a roll of honour like no other, enjoy the crowning moment of this year’s Champion Apprentice.

Parade Ring
13:20
QIPCO British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes
13:45
Hall Of Fame Presentation

Join us in the parade ring to witness new inductions into the British Racing Hall of Fame. Connections of Major Dick Hern will be presented at 1.45pm and Enable at 2.25pm

Parade Ring
14:05
QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes
14:45
QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes
15:25
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by QIPCO)
16:05
QIPCO Champion Stakes
16:20
Champion Jockey Presentation

Oisin Murphy is a runaway winner of the Jockey Championship and lifts the trophy for a fifth time.

Parade Ring
16:40
The Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored by QIPCO)
17:00
After Party

The Ultimate After Party

Artful Dodger and Aston Merrygold take to the Thunderdome stage to round off the ultimate raceday.

Thunderdome

Racecourse Maps

Ascot’s parade ring is one of the most iconic anywhere in the world. Watch on as some of the greatest racing stars prepare for the ultimate test.

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