The Verdict: Come What May looks the real deal
By Andy Stephens
Last Updated: Mon 19 Oct 2026
Angus McNae and Josh Kerr study the action on Champions Day and identify a trio who shone at Leopardstown over the weekend.
COME WHAT MAY
TALK OF NEW YORK
3.20 Ascot 17/10/26: Click here for the sectionals.
Win time: 1m 39.83s (-0.15s vs Par)
Time Index: 5.8 (Meeting average: 6.8)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed (0-20mph): 2.24s (2nd)
Final 2F: 24.65s
FSP: 100.78%
Par FSP: 101.25%
OMBUDSMAN
4.00 Ascot 17/10/26: Click here for the sectionals.
Win time: 2m 4.22s (-0.50s vs Par)
Time Index: 6.2 (Meeting average: 6.8)
Time Analysis: Par
Final 3F: 35.26s
FSP: 106.07%
Par FSP: 103.47%
ALMERAQ
2.05 Ascot 17/10/26: Click here for the sectionals.
Win time: 1m 12.20s (-0.87s vs Par)
Time Index: 7 (Meeting average: 6.8)
Time Analysis: Fast
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.68s (12th)
Final 2F: 23.68s
FSP: 101.63% (Par: 100.41%)
MOUNT ATLAS
1.30 Ascot 17/10/26: Click here for the sectionals.
Win time: 3m 25.60s (-2.42s vs Par)
Time Index: 6.9 (Meeting average: 6.8)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed 0-20mph: 2.91s (6th)
Final 3F: 37.23s
FSP: 103.85% (Par:103.01%)
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WALL STREET
3.07 Leopardstown 17/10/26: Click here for sectionals.
Win time: 1m 55.62s (+0.54s vs Par)
Time Index: 5 (Meeting average: 4.3)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed 0-20 mph: 2.73s (4th)
Final 3F: 37.92s
FSP: 101.64% (Par: 101.85%)
LOUIS DE FOIX
2.32 Leopardstown 17/10/26: Click here for sectionals.
Win time: 1m 48.92s (+0.49s vs Par)
Time Index: 5.1 (Meeting average: 4.3)
Time Analysis: Par
Break Speed (0-20mph): 2.96s (11th)
Final 2F: 24.61s
FSP: 104.68%
Par FSP: 101.14%
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