Champion Stakes
(British Champions Middle Distance) |
| Class | Group 1 |
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| Location | Ascot Racecourse
Ascot, England (since 2011) |
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| Inaugurated | 1877 |
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| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
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| Sponsor | QIPCO |
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| Website | Ascot |
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| Distance | 1m 1f 212y (2,004 metres) |
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| Surface | Turf |
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| Track | Right-handed |
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| Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
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| Weight | 9 st 1 lb (3yo);
9 st 5 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares |
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| Purse | £1,278,210 (2022)
1st: £737,230 |
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Champion Stakes
| 2024 |
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| Anmaat |
Calandagan |
Royal Rhyme |
| Previous years |
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| 2023 |
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| King Of Steel |
Via Sistina |
Horizon Dore |
| 2022 |
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| Bay Bridge |
Adayar |
My Prospero |
| 2021 |
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| Sealiway |
Dubai Honour |
Mac Swiney |
| 2020-2011 |
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| 2020 |
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| Addeybb |
Skalleti |
Magical |
| 2019 |
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| Magical |
Addeybb |
Deirdre |
| 2018 |
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| Cracksman |
Crystal Ocean |
Subway Dancer |
| 2017 |
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| Cracksman |
Poet's Word |
Highland Reel |
| 2016 |
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| Almanzor |
Found |
Jack Hobbs |
| 2015 |
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| Fascinating Rock |
Found |
Jack Hobbs |
| 2014 |
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| Noble Mission |
Al Kazeem |
Free Eagle |
| 2013 |
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| Farhh |
Cirrus Des Aigles |
Ruler Of The World |
| 2012 |
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| Frankel |
Cirrus Des Aigles |
Nathaniel |
| 2011 |
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| Cirrus Des Aigles |
So You Think |
Snow Fairy |
| 2010–2001 |
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| 2010 |
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| Twice Over |
Vision D'Etat |
Debussy |
| 2009 |
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| Twice Over |
Mawatheeq |
Sariska |
| 2008 |
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| New Approach |
Twice Over |
Linngari |
| 2007 |
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| Literato |
Eagle Mountain |
Doctor Dino |
| 2006 |
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| Pride |
Rob Roy |
Hurricane Run |
| 2005 |
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| David Junior |
Pride |
Maraahel |
| 2004 |
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| Haafhd |
Chorist |
Azamour |
| 2003 |
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| Rakti |
Carnival Dancer |
Indian Creek |
| 2002 |
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| Storming Home |
Moon Ballad |
Noverre |
| 2001 |
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| Nayef |
Tobougg |
Indian Creek |
| 2000–1991 |
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| 2000 |
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| Kalanisi |
Montjeu |
Distant Music |
| 1999 |
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| Alborada |
Shiva |
Kabool |
| 1998 |
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| Alborada |
Insatiable |
Daylami |
| 1997 |
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| Pilsudski |
Loup Sauvage |
Bahhare |
| 1996 |
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| Bosra Sham |
Halling |
Timarida |
| 1995 |
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| Spectrum |
Riyadian |
Montjoy |
| 1994 |
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| Dernier Empereur |
Grand Lodge |
Muhtarram |
| 1993 |
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| Hatoof |
Ezzoud |
Dernier Empereur |
| 1992 |
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| Rodrigo De Triano |
Lahib |
Environment Friend |
| 1991 |
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| Tel Quel |
Cruachan |
In The Groove |
| 1990–1981 |
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| 1990 |
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| In The Groove |
Linamix |
Legal Case |
| 1989 |
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| Legal Case |
Dolpour |
Ile De Chypre |
| 1988 |
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| Indian Skimmer |
Persian Heights |
Doyoun |
| 1987 |
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| Triptych |
Most Welcome |
Saint Andrews |
| 1986 |
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| Triptych |
Celestial Storm |
Park Express |
| 1985 |
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| Pebbles |
Slip Anchor |
Palace Music |
| 1984 |
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| Palace Music |
Pebbles |
Raft |
| 1983 |
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| Cormorant Wood |
Flame of Tara |
Miramar Reef |
| 1982 |
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| Time Charter |
Prima Voce |
Noalto |
| 1981 |
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| Vayrann |
Cairn Rouge |
Amyndas |
| 1980–1971 |
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| 1980 |
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| Cairn Rouge |
Master Willie |
Nadjar |
| 1979 |
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| Northern Baby |
Town and Country |
Haul Knight |
| 1978 |
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| Swiss Maid |
Hawaiian Sound |
Gunner |
| 1977 |
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| Flying Water |
Relkino |
North Stoke |
| 1976 |
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| Vitiges |
Rose Bowl |
Northern Treasure |
| 1975 |
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| Rose Bowl |
Allez France |
Ramirez |
| 1974 |
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| Giacometti |
Northern Gem |
Pitcairn |
| 1973 |
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| Hurry Harriet |
Allez France |
Sharp Edge |
| 1972 |
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| Brigadier Gerard |
Riverman |
Lord David |
| 1971 |
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| Brigadier Gerard |
Rarity |
Welsh Pageant |
| 1970–1969 |
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| 1970 |
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| Lorenzaccio |
Nijinsky |
Hotfoot |
| 1969 |
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| Flossy |
Park Top |
Lorenzaccio |
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The Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile 1 furlong and 212 yards (2,004 metres), and it is scheduled to take place as part of British Champions Day each year in October.
