Saturday 16 October · Ascot, England
14:00 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1)
- Distance
- 0m 6f 0y
- Going
- Good to Soft (Soft in places)
- Class
- 1
- Prize
- GBP 531250
- Runners
- 20
Race preview
In a wide-open renewal of this contest a chance can be taken on BRANDO, who has a decent record in this race and he may well be underestimated in the market. The veteran was only beaten a nose by Glen Shiel at 80/1 12 months ago and he proved that he retained his ability when filling fourth place in the Prix Maurice de Gheest in August. Kevin Ryan's gelding had the likes of Kinross, Rohaan and Glen Shiel behind him on that that occasion, while his effort in the July Cup was also very promising. His most recent effort can be forgiven as he is not a 5f performer and that was likely to be just a prep run for this. Dragon Symbol is a consistent colt who should be in the mix once again, while the unexposed Minzaal caught the eye on his return to action here two weeks ago. The shortlist is completed by Art Power and Happy Romance.