AQR Affiliates File Schedule 13G for 485,000 CHPGU Shares (5.63%)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ChampionsGate Acquisition Corp received a Schedule 13G reporting that AQR-related entities beneficially own 485,000 Class A ordinary shares (Class A, $0.0001 par value), equal to 5.63% of the class. The filing lists three reporting persons—AQR Capital Management, LLC; AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC; and AQR Arbitrage, LLC—and shows that each reports shared voting power and shared dispositive power over all 485,000 shares with no sole voting or dispositive power. The statement includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of beneficial ownership at 485,000 shares (5.63%) via a Schedule 13G
• Certification included that holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not intended to influence control
• Consistent reporting across affiliates (AQR Capital Management, AQR Capital Management Holdings, AQR Arbitrage) showing unified shared voting and dispositive power

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: AQR affiliates report a meaningful passive stake of 485,000 shares (5.63%) with shared voting and dispositive power.

The Schedule 13G shows three AQR entities collectively reporting beneficial ownership of 485,000 Class A shares, representing 5.63% of ChampionsGate Acquisition Corp's Class A ordinary shares. The filing records no sole voting or dispositive power and records only shared power, indicating coordinated reporting across affiliates. The included certification states the position is held in the ordinary course and not to influence control, consistent with Schedule 13G usage for passive investors.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Ownership exceeds 5% and is disclosed as a passive holding; shared controls are reported across AQR entities.

The document identifies the reporting parties and class of security, and it documents that all three AQR-related reporters claim shared voting and shared dispositive authority for the full 485,000-share position while disclaiming sole authority. This alignment among affiliates and the certification language suggests a passive disclosure rather than an intent to seek control, which is material information for governance analysis because it clarifies the nature of the stake and the lack of a claimed control agenda in this filing.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ChampionsGate Acquisition Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

G2124S108

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G2124S108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 485,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 485,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

485,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.63 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G2124S108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 485,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 485,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

485,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.63 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G2124S108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 485,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 485,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

485,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.63 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ChampionsGate Acquisition Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 419 WEBSTER ST, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA 93940
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC AQR Arbitrage, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Arbitrage, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: G2124S108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 485,000* *Units representing 485,000 shares of Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value.
(b)	Percent of class: 5.63 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 485,000 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 485,000 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 485,000
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 485,000 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 485,000 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 485,000
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2025

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

FAQ

How many CHPGU shares do AQR entities report owning?

The filing reports 485,000 Class A ordinary shares beneficially owned.

What percentage of CHPGU does AQR report owning?

The reported ownership represents 5.63% of the Class A ordinary shares.

Do the AQR reporting persons have sole voting or dispositive power over the CHPGU shares?

No. The filing shows 0 sole voting power and 0 sole dispositive power, with shared voting and shared dispositive power of 485,000 shares.

Was this ownership reported on a Schedule 13G or 13D for CHPGU?

The position was reported on a Schedule 13G.

Does the filing state AQR intends to influence control of ChampionsGate (CHPGU)?

The filing includes a certification that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer.