Richard Hannon’s Barney Roy set for a crack at Saturday’s QIPCO Champion Stakes at Ascot racecourse

SATURDAY'S QIPCO Champion Stakes is set to be a cracker with the likes of Cracksman and Barney Roy set to clash.

Cracksman is one of 17 horses entered in the Group 1 contest after he missed a run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

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Barney Roy, trained by Richard Hannon for Godolphin, was runner-up to Churchill in the 2,000 Guineas before gaining his revenge in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

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Ulysses still has the option after finishing third in the Arc at the start of the month. Trainer Sir Michael Stoute could also saddle Poet's Word.

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Aidan O'Brien's battalion includes Highland Reel, Churchill and Rhododendron.

Potential French challenger Brametot is another interesting contender.

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Video courtesy of QIPCO British Champions Day