Overview
- Ombudsman produced a commanding three-and-three-quarter-length win over Calandagan in the Group 1 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
- Jockey William Buick praised the colt’s explosive turn of foot and race brain after the victory, calling him the fastest horse he has ridden over ten furlongs.
- Trainers John and Thady Gosden described the performance as “special” and said the choice now is retirement to stud or a late entry to the Breeders’ Cup Turf.
- The win completed a standout day for Godolphin that also included Group 1 victories by Tempted in Australia and Talk Of New York at Ascot, highlighting the operation’s global strength.
- Connections will weigh Keeneland’s ground and the extra distance against Ombudsman’s high commercial value as a five-time Group 1 winner before announcing a final plan.