Charlie Appleby enjoyed a productive Newmarket afternoon as Talk Of New York powered to victory in the Joel Stakes and Fortitudine followed up with a third straig…
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Archive for category: ASCOT
Ascot is famous as a world-class racecourse, conference and sporting venue and home of the Royal Ascot race meeting. Located 6 miles from Windsor, Ascot Racecourse was founded by Queen Anne in 1711 and is still in Royal ownership today. Up until 1945, the only racing that took place at Ascot Racecourse was the Royal Ascot meeting, but since 1945 many more racing fixtures including major races like the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes are run at Ascot Racecourse. When they’re not playing host to Royal Ascot in June, Ascot Racecourse has a full racing fixtures calendar, including the Qipco British Champions Day + supporting entertainment attracting a wide audience; from occasional racegoers on a fun day out, to serious racing aficionados. Ascot Racecourse however is best known for Royal Ascot, which Her Majesty The Queen attends every day. One of the highlights of this truly unmissable royal race meeting is the Royal Procession with HM The Queen in an open carriage making its way from the Golden Gates along the racecourse and into the Parade Ring at 2.00 pm each day. Ascot Racecourse is located 36 miles from London (a 50 minute drive), and 15 miles from Reading, near the junction between the A329 and A330. Access from M3 (Junc 3) and M4 (Junc 6) Frequent rail service from Waterloo to Ascot, station adjoins course.
Orthodox confirms Royal Ascot potential with Middle Park success; Haffner excels in Royal Lodge
Orthodox returned to the winners' enclosure in the Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, edging Force Noir by a neck to underline his sprinting credentials…
Newmarket preview: Sun Goddess heads strong Cheveley Park entry as juveniles take centre stage
Aidan O’Brien’s Sun Goddess heads a high-class Cheveley Park field while the Middle Park features unbeaten Group performers and high-profile contenders. Friday’s…
Newbury big-race talk: Almekarem heads market as Ascot form features in the mix
Almekarem heads the market for the Dubai Duty Free Handicap at Newbury after a Doncaster handicap victory. Ascot form features via Balzac, who finished second at…
Fontwell and Southwell Preview: Festival Form and Familiar Names to Watch
A preview of Fontwell and Southwell's key races, highlighting Virtual Rock's penalty bid, Siam Park and Motazzen's clash, and Southwell's Shipbourne — with Polite…
BHA weighs up contingency plans as summer drought clouds autumn jumps calendar
The BHA is working with trainers and racecourses to assess how a summer drought could affect the autumn jumps calendar. Options include extending fixtures at trac…
Newbury Showcase: Spy Chief and Catullus Headline Strong Card with Ascot Connections
Godolphin's Spy Chief and Catullus meet in the Listed Dubai Duty Free Cup at Newbury, part of a compact card that includes a competitive Haynes Hanson & Clark Con…
Doyle previews Newbury weekend as Ascot formers feature in big handicaps
Hollie Doyle reviews a busy Newbury Saturday and Ayr card, highlighting unbeaten juvenile Arapaho Gold in the Mill Reef and noting several runners with recent Asc…
Weekend focus: Newbury big handicap draws a field with Ascot connections
Saturday’s Dubai Duty Free Handicap at Newbury features recent Doncaster and Ascot form, with Sir Mark Prescott’s Almekarem among the principals. Several runners…
Flying Pirate set for Haynes Hanson & Clark bid as cheekpieces continue to do the trick
Eve Johnson Houghton believes Flying Pirate can be competitive in Friday's Haynes Hanson & Clark at Newbury if cheekpieces continue to curb his pre-race quirks. T…
