Qipco British Champions Day: Sky Sports Racing's Alex Hammond makes her Ascot picks and previews Baaeed's last dance
Qipco British Champions Day is on Saturday. Sky Sports Racing's Alex Hammond is a fan of the event. She was there 10 years ago as a guest. Alex also previews Baaeed's last race at Ascot.
Alex Hammond is backing Trueshan to bounce back to form at Ascot. Stradivarius will be joining him in the breeding shed next season. Kyprios is heading the charge in Long Distance Cup. Trushan is Sky Bet's 7/4 favourite. Baaeed will parade at the Royal Ascott after the British Champion Sprint Stakes on Saturday.
The British Champions Sprint has attracted the second largest field of the day with 18 declared. Rohaan is four from five at Ascot and is in top form. The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes market is headed by Inspiral. Verry Elleegant will show European racing fans what she's made of in the Qipco British Champion Fillies and Mares Stake. Benoit de la Sayette is leading apprentice this season after a tussle with Harry Davies. The Balmoral Handicap will celebrate another new champion. Magical Morning will be fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. He was third in this race last year at 66/1.
