{
  "id": 14241546,
  "title": "Calanda can again be Ascot Champion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/calanda-can-again-be-ascot-champion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:03:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/calanda-can-again-be-ascot-champion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British Champions Day at Ascot offers a final opportunity for top Flat season performers to showcase their talents before the season concludes. The star-studded card features races with varying betting options, making it an enticing event for punters. One such contender is CALANDAGAN, a five-year-old horse owned by William Haggas. The French raider proved to be a standout performer in last year's Group One Champion Stakes, winning by over two lengths. With similar preparation, it is expected that Calandagan could repeat his victory this year. Although the Ascot ground may not be as soft as it could be, the horse has demonstrated its ability to navigate challenging conditions. CALANDAGAN's main rival, Ombudsman, might find it more difficult to handle the ground. Other notable contenders include Hotazhell and Almaqam, which offer some each-way value. However, Calandagan is favored to maintain his class in this contest, with odds of 5/2.",
  "summary": "ASCOT’s British Champions Day this Saturday provides a final chance for some of the stars of the Flat season to strut their stuff before the campaign winds down. On a star-studded card, the aim is to hunt out a bit of ante-post value and take on the many short-priced favourites set to line up. There [...]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}