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.
Royal Ascot selections Wednesday 19th June Day Two at Ascot and another fine day means the fast ground that was in place yesterday, remains for today. There was plenty to enjoy from the Group 1 races yesterday and the single Group 1 on the card today promises to be...
Royal Ascot selections Tuesday 17th June The opening day of five for the Royal meeting and, as usual the Tuesday provides probably the most consistently classy racing of the week. Three Group 1’s kick us off and the St James’ Palace features the winner of all three of the...
Royal Ascot selections Saturday 24th June Royal Ascot comes to an end for another year today and we apparently get to see Frankie Dettori one final time in the saddle at the big meeting of the year (unless he reverses his retirement decision in the meantime). The Jubilee Stakes...
Royal Ascot selections Friday 23rd June Onto day four at a sunny Ascot and the fillies largely take centre stage today. However the Commonwealth Cup also provides Group 1 action and looks a fascinating clash of sprinters coming back in trip. In total I am focussing on three races...
Royal Ascot selections Thursday 22nd June The middle day at Ascot and the blue riband event the Gold Cup takes centre stage on Ladies Day. I have a confident selection for the feature, plus suggestions for the three handicaps on the card. Ascot 3.05: Wonder Legend, Valiant King &...
Royal Ascot Day two selections Wednesday 21st June After an absorbing start to the Royal meeting we have a varied card on day two to enjoy. One of the big betting races, the Hunt Cup is a highlight along with Group 1 action in the St James’ Palace. In...
Ascot & Haydock selections Saturday 13th May Jockey Kevin Stott has made a tremendous start to his link up with Amo Racing and that partnership can bear serious fruit at Ascot today with two strong chances in the big handicaps I am concentrating on at Ascot. Haydock stages the...
Royal Ascot selections Saturday 18th June We are already onto the final day at Royal Ascot and the meeting climaxes with two great sprints, the Platinum Jubilee Group 1 and then the big betting race the Wokingham. I have selections for the final four races on the card. In...
Royal Ascot selections Friday 17th June The Coronation Stakes is the feature on Friday and is another race to benefit from a return to much more international fields this week. We have strong challengers from Britain, Ireland, France and the US but it is a filly from Ireland who...
Royal Ascot selections Thursday 16th June We have reached the middle day of Royal Ascot and today sees the Blue Riband event of the week, the Gold Cup. I think this year’s renewal is a fascinating one and a wide open affair, and for that reason I have two...
