Mission Central Gets Ballydoyle Off The Mark On Champions Day

[Wandering Eyes]

It didn't take long for Ballydoyle to register a winner on Qipco British Champions Day as Mission Central (No Nay Never) came good in the second act of the afternoon at Ascot.

Sent off at 5-1 for the inaugural Qipco British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes, the Round Tower winner cruised through the six-furlong test under Christophe Soumillon and when committed inside the two readily asserted to beat Ardisia (Ardad) and the 11-10 favourite Words Of Truth (Lope De Vega) by half a length and a length respectively.

“It was easy,” Soumillon said. “He was really relaxed and I was cruising. I think the distance and ground really helped him today and I was quite impressed. I think he's a really good horse and he's going to do some travelling overseas I think.”

The win extends O'Brien's current lead in the trainer's title in Britain and Soumillon was keen to express his pleasure at getting the main rides for the stable after Ryan Moore's injury. “I am like a kid who has been brought to Disneyland! I couldn't have imagined getting in this position even for a short time and for me it's about enjoying every day with this amazing team.”

Mission accomplished for MISSION CENTRAL

Aidan O'Brien's charge wins the Qipco British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes! @Champions_Day @Ascot pic.twitter.com/ah2GAjXSA0

— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) October 18, 2025

 

 

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