Ombudsman's Japan Cup farewell run

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1. 16 JunBackground

   Ombudsman wins second straight Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot

   Godolphin's Ombudsman retained his Prince of Wales's Stakes title at Royal Ascot in June 2026, winning the Group 1 race for a second year running.

2. 17 OctBackground

   Ombudsman wins Champion Stakes at Ascot, beating Calandagan

   Godolphin's Ombudsman, trained by John and Thady Gosden, won the Champion Stakes on British Champions Day at Ascot, beating Calandagan.

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   10 Nov

   Ombudsman's last race: Godolphin star heads to Tokyo for the Japan Cup

   Champion Stakes winner Ombudsman will bow out in the Japan Cup in Tokyo on November 29, trying a mile and a half for the first time before heading to stud.