Incredible 100-1 winner follows 200-1 upset at Ascot - 'Try explaining this one'

Britain's richest raceday was rocked by two monumental shocks as winners romped home at 200-1 and 100-1 on what was supposed to be a day celebrating racing's elite. Powerful Glory delivered the most stunning upset in British Group 1 history when he stormed to victory in the Qipco British Champions Sprint at odds of 200-1.

Just 90 minutes later, Cicero's Gift left Ascot stunned for a second time after snatching the £1.1 million Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. The five-year-old gelding faced what was considered the finest collection of milers in the sport, including Field Of Gold, Rosallion and multiple Group 1 champion filly Fallen Angel.

Field Of Gold, the 13-8 favourite, and Rosallion had already fallen victim to one of the season's most remarkable surprises when they were beaten by Qirat, Field Of Gold's pacemaker, in the Sussex Stakes - another 100-1 victor.

The John and Thady Gosden-trained Field Of Gold never threatened, finishing a disappointing fifth, with Rosallion in sixth and Fallen Angel back in tenth as Charlie Hills-trained 100-1 outsider Cicero's Gift, ridden by Jason Watson, triumphed over The Lion In Winter.

ITV Racing presenter Ed Chamberlin remarked: "We've had the biggest priced winner in Group 1 history at 200-1. Why not have a 100-1 as well.

"Everyone is scratching their heads. Jason Watson wins a Group 1 for the first time since 2019. Charlie Hills hasn't had a winner here on Champions Day since Muharrar in 2015. Try explaining this one."

Former champion apprentice Watson was visibly emotional following the race.

He said: "I'm very lucky to keep the ride on this horse so a massive thank you to connections.

"I didn't grow up in this industry. It was really difficult for me when I was younger. I've been trying to build over the last few years to try to get back to the position I know I am capable of. I hope I've proved I'm as good as I used to be."

Hills has had a challenging 2025 following the passing of his legendary trainer father Barry in June at the age of 88.

He expressed: "It's amazing. I'm chuffed for Jason and the owners have been brilliant. We were always hoping for some rain. It's been a tough year for us at home and this horse has been very talented, but a challenge as he's not the soundest."