Calandagan
After the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, this was the third Group 1 win of the season for Calandagan. In 2024, the winner had finished second here behind Anmaat.
Great Britain
Ascot · 18.10.25
Watch the racePurse€1,647,300
Distance2004 metres
Winning time2m 3.19s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Stories of this Result
Calandagan
Francis-Henri Graffard
With this win, Francis-Henri Graffard moved to 12 Group 1 wins this season, 10 wins behind leader Aidan O'Brien in the 2025 trainers' table. This was the second win at British Champions Day for the stable since 2001.
Mickael Barzalona
With this win, Mickael Barzalona and trainer Francis-Henri Graffard combined for 7 Group 1 successes this season. This was the second win at British Champions Day for the jockey since 2001.
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Breeders' Cup World Championships · English commentaryResult
11 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
7thDevil's Advocate3yo gelding by Too Darn Hot × Precious RamotsweRobert HavlinJohn & Thady Gosden1 ¼
10thPrague5yo colt by Galileo × Princess NoorBenoit D L SayetteDylan Cunha5 ½
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Calandagan in 2025
2 other wins · 1 placeTrainer / Jockey / Track
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes2406 metres · €1,743,2001stFrancis-Henri GraffardMickael Barzalona26.07.2025AscotPrize money €988,573Race detailsWatch
Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud2400 metres · €400,0001stFrancis-Henri GraffardMickael Barzalona29.06.2025Saint-CloudPrize money €251,999Race detailsWatch
Coronation Cup2420 metres · €523,0002ndFrancis-Henri GraffardMickael Barzalona06.06.2025EpsomPrize money €112,437Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AnmaatAwtaad × African Moonlight | Owen BurrowsJim Crowley | Shadwell Estate Company LtdRingfort Stud | ||
| 2023 | King Of SteelWootton Bassett × Eldacar | Roger VarianFrankie Dettori | Amo Racing LimitedBonne Chance Farm Llc | ||
| 2022 | Bay BridgeNew Bay × Hayyona | Sir Michael StouteRichard Kingscote | James Wigan & Ballylinch StudLondon Thoroughbred Services Ltd | ||
| 2021 | SealiwayGaliway × Kensea | Cedric RossiMickael Barzalona | Gousserie RacingGuy Pariente Holding | ||
| 2020 | AddeybbPivotal × Bush Cat | William HaggasTom Marquand | Sheikh Ahmed Al MaktoumRabbah Bloodstock Limited |
History since 2001
Champion Stakes25Editions since 2001
2Multiple winnersTwice Over, Cracksman
8%Won by fillies or mares2 of 25 · 2 of the last 20
2:00.13Fastest winning timeNew Approach · 2008
Record holders
Most wins since 20011JuddmonteOwner · 2009, 2010, 2012, 20144 wins
1GalileoSire · 2008, 2012, 2014, 20194 wins
1JuddmonteBreeder · 2009, 2010, 2012, 20144 wins
4Tom QueallyJockey · 2009, 2010, 20123 wins
4Frankie DettoriJockey · 2017, 2018, 20233 wins
4Sir Henry CecilTrainer · 2009, 2010, 20123 wins
4PivotalDamsire · 2017, 2018, 20193 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Twice Over2009, 20102 wins
1Cracksman2017, 20182 wins
Biggest upsets
Longest-priced winners2David Junior2005 · Jamie Spencer26.00
3Twice Over2009 · Tom Queally15.00
4Haafhd2004 · Richard Hills13.00
5Cirrus des Aigles2011 · Christophe Soumillon13.00
Show all 25 winners since 2001Hide the list
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CalandaganGleneagles × Calayana | Francis-Henri GraffardMickael Barzalona | Aga Khan StudsAga Khan Studs | 2.88 | |
| 2024 | AnmaatAwtaad × African Moonlight | Owen BurrowsJim Crowley | Shadwell Estate Company LtdRingfort Stud | 41.00 | |
| 2023 | King of SteelWootton Bassett × Eldacar | Roger VarianFrankie Dettori | Amo Racing LimitedBonne Chance Farm Llc | 4.00 | |
| 2022 | Bay BridgeNew Bay × Hayyona | Sir Michael StouteRichard Kingscote | James Wigan & Ballylinch StudLondon Thoroughbred Services | 11.00 | |
| 2021 | SealiwayGaliway × Kensea | Cedric RossiMickael Barzalona | Le Haras De La GousserieGuy Pariente | 13.00 | |
| 2020 | AddeybbPivotal × Bush Cat | William HaggasTom Marquand | Sheikh Ahmed al MaktoumRabbah Bloodstock | 10.00 | |
| 2019 | MagicalGalileo × Halfway to Heaven | Aidan O'BrienDonnacha O'Brien | Coolmore GroupOrpendale, Chelston & Wynatt | 2.00 | |
| 2018 | CracksmanFrankel × Rhadegunda | John GosdenFrankie Dettori | Anthony OppenheimerHascombe and Valiant Studs | 1.83 | |
| 2017 | CracksmanFrankel × Rhadegunda | John GosdenFrankie Dettori | Anthony OppenheimerHascombe and Valiant Studs | 2.62 | |
| 2016 | AlmanzorWootton Bassett × Darkova | Jean-Claude RougetChristophe Soumillon | Ecurie Antonio CaroHaras d'Étreham | 2.38 | |
| 2015 | Fascinating RockFastnet Rock × Miss Polaris | Dermot WeldPat Smullen | Newtown Anner Stud FarmNewtown Anner Stud | 11.00 | |
| 2014 | Noble MissionGalileo × Kind | Jane CecilJames Doyle | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 8.00 | |
| 2013 | FarhhPivotal × Gonbarda | Saeed bin SuroorSilvestre de Sousa | GodolphinDarley Stud | 3.75 | |
| 2012 | FrankelGalileo × Kind | Sir Henry CecilTom Queally | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 1.18 | |
| 2011 | Cirrus des AiglesEven Top × Taille de Guepe | Corine Barande-BarbeChristophe Soumillon | Jean-Claude DupouyYvon Lelimouzin & Benoit Deschamps | 13.00 | |
| 2010 | Twice OverObservatory × Double Crossed | Sir Henry CecilTom Queally | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 4.50 | |
| 2009 | Twice OverObservatory × Double Crossed | Sir Henry CecilTom Queally | JuddmonteJuddmonte | 15.00 | |
| 2008 | New ApproachGalileo × Park Express | Jim BolgerKevin Manning | Princess Haya of JordanLodge Park Stud | 2.20 | |
| 2007 | LiteratoKendor × La Cibeles | Jean-Claude RougetChristophe Lemaire | Hervé MorinB S H of Administrativa | 4.50 | |
| 2006 | PridePeintre Celebre × Specificity | Alain de Royer-DupréChristophe Lemaire | N P Bloodstock LtdN P Bloodstock Ltd | 4.50 | |
| 2005 | David JuniorPleasant Tap × Paradise River | Brian MeehanJamie Spencer | Roldvale LtdArthur I. Appleton | 26.00 | |
| 2004 | HaafhdAlhaarth × Al Bahathri | Barry HillsRichard Hills | Hamdan Al MaktoumShadwell Stud | 13.00 | |
| 2003 | RaktiPolish Precedent × Ragera | Michael JarvisPhilip Robinson | Gary TanakaAzienda Agricola Rosati Colarieti | 12.00 | |
| 2002 | Storming HomeMachiavellian × Try To Catch Me | Barry HillsMichael Hills | Maktoum Al MaktoumGainsborough Stud | 9.00 | |
| 2001 | NayefGulch × Height of Fashion | Marcus TregoningRichard Hills | Hamdan Al MaktoumShadwell Stud | 4.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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