Bible & Banimpire set to clash at Ascot Two Irish raiders are among the 14 acceptors for the Group 2, QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Ribblesdale heroine Banimpire for Jim Bolger and Bible Belt for Jessica Harrington will fly the flag for the Irish on Champions Day. Bible Belt will be bidding to put a poor performance in the Blanford Stakes behind her while the likeable Banimpire will be searching for her sixth Group win of the year. Sir Michael Stoute's Crystal Capella and William Haggas' English Oaks winner Dancing Rain will be among the leading fancies while Miss Crissy is a potential runner from France. Sea Of Heartbreak holds an entry from the Roger Charlton stable though is likely to head to Canada for an engagement in the EP Taylor Stakes. Meeznah also has the option of facing Fame And Glory in the big staying race on the card while Bolivia, Brushing, Ceilidh House, Cill Rialaig, Ferdoos, Gertrude Bell and Vita Nota complete the declarations.
