QATAR Racing British Champions Day (BCD) at Ascot was, for the second year in a row, run on relatively fast ground for the time of year. Last year, the ground was described as good, but a meeting average RaceiQ Time Index of 8.3 suggested that it was at least good to firm, if not a bit quicker.

This year, the going description was once again good, with an average RaceiQ Time Index of 6.8 suggesting it was closer to being good to firm, if not as quick as last season. The index values and par comparisons are outlined below.