John Burke

Hi all,

Inside today’s main piece, I’ve shared a jockey change angle that you may find interesting, along with five National Hunt horses currently in my tracker.

Hi all,

Seven races, five Group 1s, the best horses, jockeys, and trainers — it promised to be a thrilling finale to the British Flat season.

The driest spell of weather in over a decade ensured good ground at Ascot for British Champions Day. And when you get good ground, you get the best horses turning up.

I said last week that this could prove to be the best Champions Day yet – and with everything building towards a mouthwatering Group 1 Champion Stakes, it certainly had that feel.

Inside today’s main piece you can read my thoughts on the Champions Day action.

Hi all,

Qipco Champions Day has arrived and it’s the best card of the flat season. I’ve previewed the first six races on the card over the last two days, so no need to cover old ground here.

Inside today’s main piece, I’m looking at the always-competitive Balmoral Handicap that closes the meeting. You’ll also find my verdicts on the other races on the card — everything bar the uncompetitive Long Distance Cup.

You can watch all seven races live on ITV Racing this afternoon so enjoy the show.

Hi all,

On the eve of Champions Day, I am completing my look at the Group 1 races on the card.