Ombudsman simply supreme in Champion Stakes
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Sat 17 Oct 2026
Ombudsman exacted Qatar Racing Champion Stakes revenge on Calandagan to come on top with a show-stopping performance at Ascot.
It was Francis-Henri Graffard’s French raider who took home the spoils 12 months ago, but this time around there was a decisive verdict in favour of John and Thady Gosden’s home favourite, who obliged as the 5-4 market leader.
With the six-strong field heading into the home straight grouped tightly together, the stage was set for Ombudsman to demonstrate the blistering turn of foot that has often been a hallmark of his career.
When William Buick asked him to quicken, he scorched past eventual third Bay City Roller before seeing off Calandagan to banish Juddmonte International disappointment and prove he is truly one of the best middle-distance horses on the planet.
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