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PreviewOur pick: Ombudsman Strong case

16:00 Ascot: Qatar Racing Champion Stakes (Group 1) – preview

6 runners over 1m2f on good ground. Our best selection is Ombudsman.

CourseAscot
RaceQatar Racing Champion Stakes (Group 1)
GoingGood
Published16 Oct 2026

The race in brief

A 6-runner Flat race over 1m2f, Class 1. The official going is Good, so check for any update before the off.

What the facts say

  • Ombudsman (5yo, John & Thady Gosden, OR 132, 9-7) – figures 1114 (including runs in the UAE), 59 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 97.
  • Calandagan (5yo, Francis-Henri Graffard, OR 127, 9-7) – figures 1412 (including runs in the UAE and France), a break of 12 weeks, Race DNA fit 88.
  • Constitution River (3yo, Aidan O'Brien, OR 123, 9-3) – figures 1133 (including runs in France), 35 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 83.
  • Bay City Roller (4yo, George Scott, OR 124, 9-7) – figures 2122 (including runs in France), 13 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 73.
  • Almaqam (5yo, Ed Walker, OR 124, 9-7) – figures 1424, 35 days since its last run, Race DNA fit 80.

Our view

Best selection: Ombudsman. Recent figures of 1114 (including runs in the UAE) – includes a recent win; the highest official rating in the field (132); a Race DNA fit of 97 – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; 59 days since its last run, a sensible gap.

Others to consider: Calandagan and Constitution River.

This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.

This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.