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September 4, 2026
British Racing's
Grand Finale
The curtain comes down on the British Flat season at Ascot with one of the most prestigious racedays on the international calendar.
Qatar Racing British Champions Day brings together leading horses across the sport’s major divisions, from elite sprinters and milers to stayers and middle-distance stars, for one final championship showdown.
With five Group 1 contents and £4.35 million (approximately S$7.43 million) in prize money across seven races, Britain’s richest raceday offers a fitting finale to the season.
2011
Inaugural Year
7
Races
5
Group 1 Races
£4.35M
Prize Money
1,200–3,200m
Race Distances
The Championship Races
Five Races.
Five Champions.
Speed. Stamina. The mile. Middle distance. The best fillies and mares. Five Group 1 races crown champions across British Flat racing’s key divisions, making Champions Day unique among Britain’s major fixtures.
Prix Niel - 2400m
- G2 €119,000
Prix Vermeille - 2400m
G1 €600,000
Prix Foy - 2400m
G2 €119,000
Know Your Ascot
One Racecourse.
Different Tests.
Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, Ascot is one of the world’s most famous racecourses. Yet racing at Ascot does not follow a single course configuration.
British Champions Day puts different parts of the racecourse to the test, from the straight course used for the 1,200m (6 furlongs) sprint and 1,600m (1 mile) contests to longer races that incorporate Ascot’s sweeping round course.
Each distance presents its own challenge — placing different demands on speed, stamina, positioning and timing.
The Straight Course
Ascot’s straight course hosts races over 1,200m (6 furlongs) and 1,600m (1 mile) on British Champions Day. With no bends to negotiate, the emphasis falls on pace, positioning and when to make the decisive move.
1200m
6 furlongs
1600m
1 mile
The Round Course
Longer contests incorporate Ascot’s round course before joining the home straight, adding bends, changes in position and a greater emphasis on stamina and race tactics.
2000m
1 mile 2 furlongs
2400m
1 mile 4 furlongs
3200m
2 miles
1711
Founded by Queen Anne
Straight + Round
Course configuration
1200–3200M
CHAMPIONS DAY DISTANCES
Champions through the Years
Where Champions
Are Crowned
Since British Champions Day was established in 2011, Ascot has provided the stage for some of the defining performances of the British Flat season, with champions from across Europe meeting for one final showdown.
2012
Frankel
Champion Stakes
Perfection to the very end.
2022
Trueshan
Long distance Cup
Three years. Three victories.
2025
Calandagan
Champion Stakes
A world-class finale.
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