Today on Sky Sports Racing: Frankie Dettori set for Ascot farewell on epic Champions Day

Frankie Dettori looks set to have a series of excellent chances on his farewell to Ascot on Qipco Champions Day, live on Sky Sports Racing.

1:50 Ascot – Kinross goes for the sprint crown

If Frankie Dettori has a winner this afternoon, it could be the ultra-consistent one Kinross in the Qipco British sprint champions (1:50).

Dettori guided Kinross to victory in this race last year and has enjoyed another big 2023, losing little in defeat behind Kelina in the Prix de la Foret.

Vadream is something of an Ascot specialist and could fit in well with Charlie Fellowes Millstream (Jane Chapple-Hyam) and Sandrine won the Park Stakes at Doncaster for the Andrew Balding team.

Rohaan also loves this venue and Ryan Moore keeps the ride after a course success last time, although he needs a personal best at this level.

3:05 Ascot – Paddington recovers at QEII?

Paddington was defeated last time out in the Juddmonte International, but looks to return to winning ways in an epic renewal of the Queen Elizabeth II Inset (3:05).

The 2000 Irish Guineas hero won the St James’s Palace Stakes as well as the Eclipse and Sussex Stakes and believes he has an excellent chance under Ryan Moore after a break of almost two months.

Tahiyra must be the biggest danger, getting £3 from Paddington and has the Matron, 1000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes on her CV.

Nashwa and Hollie Doyle combine and can enjoy this return to a mile, while the French hope Big stone and the 2000 Guineas hero Chaldean runs for Frankie Dettori.

3:45 Ascot – Horizon Dore takes the championship test

In what appears to be a wide-open renewal of the Qipco Champion stakes (3:45)the rapidly improving French challenger Horizon Doré has moved up the levels and is now operating at Group 1 level, with the surface expected to be suitable.

Mickael Barzalona’s charge was an impressive winner of the Prix Dollar last time out, although this is a significant step forward in its class.

Bay bridge looks to defend his title here under Richard Kingscote, with Derby finishing second King of steel won at this location during the Royal meeting.

Mostahdaf also won at Royal Ascot in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and has since won the Juddmonte International – Via Sistina And Dubai honor are also Group 1 winners in fantastic heat.

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Watch every race from Qipco Champions Day at Ascot on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday, October 21