When is the Champion Stakes? Latest odds and exclusive £50 free bet offer with Sky Bet

The Qipco Champion Stakes (3.55) is the feature race on British Champions Day at Ascot and anticipation is building for one of the most prestigious Flat fixtures in the calendar.

The Qipco Champion Stakes is now worth £1.3 million in prize-money and 12 top-class runners will fight it out for the first prize of £737,230 at 3.55pm today.

William Haggas' Economics is fancied for Saturday's feature following his neck victory over Auguste Rodin in the Irish equivalent but he will face stiff competition from the likes of Calandagan and Los Angeles.

If you want to bet on Saturday's big race, Sky Bet are offering new customers a £50 free bet when you bet £10 on horse racing, including the Champion Stakes. This offer won't hang around so click here to claim yours before it's too late.

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We're here to make it easy for you. In this expert betting guide, we'll take you through the process of registering with Sky Bet on your laptop or mobile, placing bets on the races and claiming a £50 free bet. You'll find a straightforward step-by-step guide, information on additional promotions, and tips on how to make the most of your bet tokens.

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The Sky Bet free bet offer is exclusively available to new customers who sign up through this page. If you haven't yet created an account with this popular online sportsbook, now is the ideal time to get started.

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Registration is secure, quick, and easy and you'll only need to complete it once. In the next section, we'll guide you through the sign-up process, including how to deposit funds and claim this fantastic free bet.

Steps on how to claim your Sky Bet Champion Stakes betting offer

Signing up with Sky Bet is fast, secure and straightforward – and this guide will show you the simple steps to take to join Sky Bet and grab your £50 Sky Bet free bet to place on any of the races this weekend. Follow the steps below to join Sky Bet through a secure registration page designed to protect your privacy and security.

• Click this link to get started
• Sign up for a new account, and create your username and password
• Place a qualifying bet of minimum £10 at odds of Evs or greater
• Get 5 x £10 free bet tokens to use on horse racing

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Exclusive Sky Bet sign-up offer: your key terms and conditions

It's worth taking a few minutes to read through the terms and conditions associated with the new player promotion before signing up with Sky Bet. Doing so will help you get a better grasp of the details of the Sky Bet's Champions Day betting offer and what's expected of you as a new player.

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When is the Champion Stakes?

The Qipco Champion Stakes, run at Ascot, will take place on Saturday, October 19 at 3.55pm.

Who is the favourite to win the Champion Stakes?

Calandagan and Economics are joint-favourites at 13-8 with Sky Bet. Los Angeles is next at 6-1, with the other nine runners all priced at double-figure odds.

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Qipco Champion Stakes betting odds

Note, these odds are subject to change

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