John Gosden 'looking towards' Champion Stakes for Juddmonte International hero Mostahdaf

Mostahdaf shakes up Champion Stakes market after John Gosden reveals he is 'looking towards' Ascot

Mostahdaf and Jim Crowley win the Prince Of Wales's Stakes

Mostahdaf wins the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot under Jim Crowley Credit: Edward Whitaker (racingpost.com/photos)

Mostahdaf is battling for favouritism to complete a hat-trick of top-level wins after it was announced he is being aimed at the Qipco Champion Stakes.

Having been a general 8-1 chance on Thursday morning, he was slashed into 3-1 joint-favourite for the 1m2f Group 1 by Sky Bet, and is a 7-2 shot with Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power and BetVictor.

That followed news broken by the Racing Post that the top-class five-year-old appears poised to return to the scene of one of his biggest wins and add star quality to Champions Day at Ascot.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 5 October 2023inBritain

Last updated 18:00, 5 October 2023

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