Notable Speech reasserted his Group One credentials with a decisive win in the City of York Stakes, while Infraad continued to progress with victory in the Sky Be…
Notable Speech returns to top level with City of York Stakes success
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.
Giant Sequoia heads Curragh line-up with Ascot form on display
Giant Sequoia heads to the Curragh for the Group Two Futurity as Aidan O’Brien bids to extend his remarkable record in the race. The card also features Ascot form…
Love Me Tender secures Ebor slot as hot-ticket entry for York
Love Me Tender completes the 22-runner Sky Bet Ebor field after securing the final slot for Willie Mullins. The entry list features a strong mix of British and Ir…
Panel Preview: How Ascot Form and Summer Trends Feed into the Ebor Picture
A panel discussion connected Royal Ascot form and seasonal trends to the Sky Bet Ebor at York, highlighting Willie Mullins’ entries, the significance of pace and…
York Ebor Festival day four: Blake highlights three to watch
Kevin Blake picks three to monitor on the final day of York’s Ebor Festival: Archivist in the Strensall, Dance In The Storm in the Constantine Handicap and Diego…
Wesley Ward breaks York duck as Bacio dominates Nunthorpe; Arapaho Gold unbeaten in Gimcrack
Bacio put Wesley Ward on the York winners' board with a front-running Nunthorpe success, while Arapaho Gold remained unbeaten with a step-up victory in the Gimcrack.
Sparan Nua earns plaudits after gutsy Yorkshire Oaks display with Ascot among options
Sparan Nua ran a career‑best to chase home Kalpana in the Yorkshire Oaks, prompting her connections to consider autumn targets including the Fillies & Males Stake…
Kalpana digs deep to prevail in Yorkshire Oaks as Juddmonte weigh up Champions Day paths
Kalpana prevailed in a dramatic Yorkshire Oaks at York, showing determination to deny a late rival. The win leaves Juddmonte and trainer Andrew Balding with decis…
Unbeaten Arapaho Gold heads strong Gimcrack entry as Ascot graduates line up at York
Arapaho Gold heads a strong Gimcrack Stakes entry at York, with several contenders bringing Royal Ascot and summer festival form to the Knavesmire. Trainers repor…
Scott expects a response from Caballo De Mar as Lonsdale Cup field lines up at York
Caballo De Mar heads to Yorks Lonsdale Cup after a disappointing Gold Cup run at Ascot. Trainer George Scott has given the gelding time to recover and drops him…
