British Champions Long Distance Cup

The British Champions Long Distance Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race for thoroughbreds aged three and above in the United Kingdom.

The British Champions Long Distance Cup takes place on the 21st of October 2023.

Every year in October at Ascot, it takes place over a distance of 1 mile 7 furlongs and 209 yards as part of British Champions Day.

Find out more about the British Champions Long Distance Cup:

British Champions Long Distance Cup

British Champions Long Distance Cup Odds

Here are the latest odds for the British Champions Long Distance Cup in October 2023:

Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup
  • Date: Saturday 15th of October 2022
  • Time: 14:00
  • Details: 12 Runners
Trueshan
15/8
Eldar Eldarov
2/1
Waterville
3/1
Coltrane
13/2
Quickthorn
11/1
Beamish
14/1
Trawlerman
16/1
Search For A Song
25/1
Baron Samedi
33/1
Yaxeni
40/1
Wordsworth
50/1
Stratum
66/1

British Champions Long Distance Cup Tips

Here are some tips for British Champions Long Distance Cup in October 2023:

  • 2 points to win for TBC at odds of TBC
  • 1 point each way for TBC at odds of TBC

Some of the horses in the British Champions Long Distance Cup will run in other events later in the year. Stay updated on the horses and place ante-post bets if you want to wager on them.

British Champions Long Distance Cup Previous Winners

Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Time
1978Buckskin5Joe MercerHenry Cecil
1979Nicholas Bill4Philip WaldronHenry Candy
1980Ardross4Lester PiggottKevin Prendergast
1981Centroline3Philip WaldronHenry Candy
1982Little Wolf4Willie CarsonDick Hern
1983Karadar5Walter SwinburnMichael Stoute
1984Old Country5Darrel McHargueLuca Cumani
1985Tale Quale3Tony IvesHenry Candy
1986Valuable Witness6Pat EdderyJeremy Tree3:24.16
1987Buckley4Ray CochraneLuca Cumani3:27.73
1988Kneller3Pat EdderyHenry Cecil3:28.39
1989Weld3Bruce RaymondWilliam Jarvis3:34.82
1990Great Marquess3Frankie DettoriHenry Cecil3:21.52
1991Further Flight5Michael HillsBarry Hills3:23.29
1992Further Flight6Michael HillsBarry Hills3:38.91
1993Further Flight7Michael HillsBarry Hills3:31.97
1994Further Flight8Michael HillsBarry Hills3:28.35
1995Further Flight9Michael HillsBarry Hills3:28.14
1996Celeric4Richard HillsDavid Morley3:21.91
1997Grey Shot5Richard QuinnIan Balding3:19.51
1998Arctic Owl4Ray CochraneJames Fanshawe3:23.78
1999Rainbow High [a]4Michael HillsBarry Hills3:38.35
2000Persian Punch7Richard HughesDavid Elsworth3:25.72
2001Capal Garmon3Kevin DarleyJohn Gosden3:36.44
2002Persian Punch9Martin DwyerDavid Elsworth3:21.11
2003Persian Punch10Martin DwyerDavid Elsworth3:26.92
2004Millenary7Richard QuinnJohn Dunlop3:32.10
2005Cover Up8Kieren FallonSir Michael Stoute3:26.79
2006Hawridge Prince6Jim CrowleyRod Millman3:31.21
2007Royal and Regal3Stéphane PasquierAndré Fabre3:30.52
2008Veracity4Frankie DettoriSaeed bin Suroor3:28.94
2009Akmal3Richard HillsJohn Dunlop3:31.90
2010Tastahil6William BuickBarry Hills3:29.90
2011Fame and Glory5Jamie SpencerAidan O'Brien3:26.50
2012Rite of Passage8Pat SmullenDermot Weld3:35.98
2013Royal Diamond7Johnny MurtaghJohnny Murtagh3:38.09
2014Forgotten Rules4Pat SmullenDermot Weld3:36.77
2015Flying Officer5Frankie DettoriJohn Gosden3:32.19
2016Sheikhzayedroad7Martin HarleyDavid Simcock3:31.52
2017Order of St George5Ryan MooreAidan O'Brien3:37.84
2018Stradivarius4Frankie DettoriJohn Gosden3:37.51
2019Kew Gardens4Donnacha O'BrienAidan O'Brien3:29.49
2020Trueshan4Hollie DoyleAlan King3:35.75
2021Trueshan5Hollie DoyleAlan King3:30.68
2022Trueshan6Hollie DoyleAlan King3:30.22

British Champions Long Distance Cup Previous Result

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What Are the Important Facts About The British Champions Long Distance Cup Race?

Here are interesting facts about The British Champions Long Distance Cup Race:

  • The British Champions Long Distance Cup is run at Ascot Racecourse, England
  • The British Champions Long Distance Cup is for horses aged 3 and over
  • The British Champions Long Distance Cup is a Group 2 horse race in Great Britain
  • The British Champions Long Distance Cup distance is 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 209 yards
  • The British Champions Long Distance Cup prize money is £500,000

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