2026 Itinerary

A Full Day of Racing
And Events

At Qatar Racing 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

The team at the Jockey Gym were joined by a number of leading jockeys to show off their incredible skills and expertise.

Jockey Gym
11:10
Jockey Signings

Champion Jockey Billy Loughnane, Champion Apprentice Jack Callan, five-time Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy and the first female jockey to win a British Classic, Saffie Osborne, were in the Jockey Hub.

Jockey Hub
11:55
Jockey Masterclass

Ever wanted to know how to ride a racehorse? Jockeys Tom Marquand and Hollie Doyle gave an insight into what it takes to ride at the top level.

Thunderdome
12:05
Parade of Champions

The parade of Champions before racing showcases the versatility of the thoroughbred together with the range of activities open to racehorses when they finish their racing careers. The parade featured past British Champions Day winners Trawlerman, Art Power, Anmaat and Kinross.

Parade Ring
12:30
Champion Apprentice Presentation

Jack Callan was crowned Champion Apprentice, he follows in the footsteps of his father Neil who picked up the award in 1999.

Parade Ring
12:34
Champion Jockey Presentation

Billy Loughnane was crowed Champion Jockey, at just 20 years of age, he is the youngest Champion Jockey in over a century.

Parade Ring
Races Start
12:55
Qatar Racing British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes
13:10
Hall Of Fame Presentation

Ryan Moore MBE became the 14th individual to be inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame following Lester Piggott, Vincent O’Brien, Pat Eddery, Queen Elizabeth II, Frankie Dettori, Willie Carson, Sir Henry Cecil, Sir Michael Stoute, Prince Khalid Abdullah, Steve Cauthen, Aidan O’Brien, Jack Berry and Major Dick Hern.

Parade Ring
13:30
Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup
13:40
Hall Of Fame Presentation

Brough Scott presented Shergar’s Hall of Fame medal to Princess Zahra Aga Khan as he became the 14th horse to be inducted in to the British Racing Hall of Fame.

Parade Ring
14:05
Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Stakes
14:40
Qatar Racing British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes
15:20
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Qatar Racing)
16:00
Qatar Racing Champion Stakes
16:20
Champion Owner Presentation

Godolphin were crowned Champion Owner on a day which saw them have three winners including Ombudsman in the Qatar Racing Champion Stakes, Talk of New York in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Qatar Racing) and Fifth Column in the Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored by Qatar Racing).

Parade Ring
16:35
The Balmoral Handicap (Sponsored by Qatar Racing)
17:00
After Party

The Ultimate After Party

SIGMA and Ellie Sax took to the Thunderdome stage to round off the ultimate raceday.

Thunderdome

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