Saturday Racing Tips – Dan James Racing

Words of Truth heads into the Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes as the market favourite for good reason. This promising juvenile has shown natural speed, professionalism, and composure beyond his age, winning stylishly on debut before running a close second in a stronger field next time. His early pace and ability to find rhythm quickly make him ideally suited to Ascot’s straight six furlongs, where balance and positioning are crucial.

The colt has already proven he can handle varying ground conditions, an important factor given the unpredictable October going. His recent gallops suggest further improvement, and his pedigree points to continued progress as distances stretch later in his career. Connections have targeted this race.

Ombudsman comes into the Champion Stakes in peak form, with an exceptional record over ten furlongs and a proven ability to handle testing ground. His tactical speed allows him to travel strongly just behind the pace before unleashing a decisive turn of foot in the final furlong. He’s beaten several key rivals earlier in the season and has shown adaptability across different tracks and ground conditions. His preparation has been focused on this race, and his stable’s record on Champions Day is excellent.

With conditions expected to play to his strengths, Ombudsman looks primed to confirm his dominance among the middle-distance division. If he maintains rhythm through the mid-race fractions, he should be very hard to reel in. His combination of stamina, acceleration, and race craft makes him the one they all have to beat at Ascot.

Wemightakedlongway has progressed impressively through the season and now steps into Group 1 company with the right credentials. Her last two performances were visually striking, marked by a long, sustained run through the field — a style that suits Ascot’s long straight perfectly. She’s proven over similar trips and relishes a bit of cut in the ground, which should enhance her finishing kick. Physically, she’s matured into a stronger, more balanced filly who can maintain a relentless gallop.

Her closing sectionals suggest she stays further than the bare trip, an advantage if the race turns tactical or the pace collapses. This is her toughest test, but she’s been building towards it all season, and everything about her profile — form, ground preference, and staying power — suggests she’s ready to deliver a career-best performance on Champions Day.