QEII favourite Charyn among Champions Day contenders put through their paces ahead of Ascot

There were clues for Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot right across town on Wednesday, not least on the Rowley Mile where Queen Elizabeth II Stakes favourite Charyn was in action under Silvestre de Sousa.

Former apprentice Alan Rutter described the ground as soft on the far-side track, where he rode the lead horse for the seven-furlong exercise with the Roger Varian-trained grey coming home five lengths to the good passing the deserted stands.

Owner Nurlan Bizakov, in town for the sales, was on hand to watch the work before day two of the October Yearling Sales at Park Paddocks.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 9 October 2024inNewmarket Gallops

Last updated 13:00, 9 October 2024

Copy