Champions Day Countdown

The countdown to the first ‘Champions Day’ at Ascot is well and truly underway.
Many things have be said and written in regard to the meeting and the ‘Champions Series’ itself, some good some bad, but whether you are a fan of the idea, or whether you are a traditionalist who would prefer things had stayed the same and see Newmarket as the home of The Champion Stakes, there is no denying we have a terrific day of racing to look forward to.
For me the jury is still out and I worry the whole thing may just turn into another RFC initiative that brings nothing to the table in regard to improving our sport – I know of not one single new racing fan due to the ‘Series’. But I am a racing fan and I am looking forward to a cracking day of sport.
Frankel will of course be the headline act as the unbeaten colt looks to add the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes to his impressive list of victories thus far. Other familiar equine stars due to appear on the day all being well include So You Think, Nathaniel, Midday, Twice Over, Snow Fairy, quality stayers Opinion Poll and Fame and Glory and of course speedster Deacon Blues to name but a few.