– June 2018 at Ascot Racecourse, High St, Ascot
Ascot Racecourse is steeped in privileged history. It has been open since 1711 and has played host to many incredible horse racing events throughout the years - none more prestigious than the ‘Royal Ascot’. The event takes place every June and takes in over 300,000 racegoers. The Royal Ascot is the centrepiece of Ascot and a very exclusive affair. Some guests require a direct invitation from members to join them and a host of famous faces in the ‘Royal Enclosure’, a cordoned off area of the course with strict enforcement of the royal ascot dress code. Press coverage of famous attendees and what they wear will often exceed the reporting of any actual racing.
For owners, trainers and jockeys the Royal Ascot is an opportunity for glory amongst peers and excellent profit. Total prize money across the five days of the meeting has exceeded £6.5m with close to £800k on the line for the Prince of Wales's Stakes, held on the second day of the event. The Queen Anne Stakes is close behind with approximately £600k available to win in recent years. The Diamond Jubilee Stakes has a similar prize money amount, while the other Group One races all have had increases to £400k.
To this day Royal Ascot betting remains a prominent part of punters’ calendars. The race is beloved in betting circles, and top online bookmakers will have all of the regular markets open - with similar options to Cheltenham or the Grand National. On this page, you will find tips for betting on the Royal Ascot, some interesting betting markets to pursue and some useful Royal Ascot odds information.
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The Royal Ascot has eighteen races on offer. At least one Group One event takes place on each day of the event. Race times are the same time every day, with the first beginning at 2:30pm and the last at 5:35pm, with six per day. Some of the biggest races are listed below.
| Name: | Day: | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Cup | Thursday | Group 1 | 2m 4f |
| Diamond Jubilee Stakes | Saturday | Group 1 | 6f |
| Prince of Wales's Stakes' | Wednesday | Group 1 | 1m 2f |
| Queen Anne Stakes | Tuesday | Group 1 | 1m |
| Queen Alexandra Stakes | Saturday | Conditions | 2m 5f 159y |
Ascot is a demanding course with a notably difficult uphill finish. A straight mile and round mile both exists on the course, each used for separate races. The ground in the straight tends to drain quicker than the rest of the course allowing for unpredictable going descriptions. A common view of the newly relayed straight course indicates that it is more dependent on pace as opposed to draw. The longest race at Royal Ascot is 4,355 metres in length.
Placing a bet on the Royal Ascot is similar to doing so for any other horse racing event. Generally speaking, the majority of favourites are horses who have recently won or have been consistently performing well throughout the season. It’s common that trainers won’t have their horses ready to win on their debut or even on their second run, so keep this in mind when checking out form figures. As Royal Ascot betting is so strong all major bookmakers attend the event.
Like many other horse racing events, the odds (prices) are displayed at Ascot in either the traditional fractional system or the decimal system. Fractional odds are generally displayed like this: 7/1. The same as decimal odds is equal to 8.00.
When scouring the horses racing at Royal Ascot pay close attention to individual odds. Sometimes you may see EVS, which is the same as a 1/1 fraction. This means that the bookmaker fully expects the horse in question to win the race.
If it is your first time betting on horse racing, it may be easiest to seek out odds displayed in a decimal format for the Royal Ascot. To determine your total potential returns, which includes the profit that you will make and your initial stake, simply multiply the number by the amount you plan to bet. Let’s say that you’ve placed £10 on a win for horse whose odds is 5.00. In this instance, the total potential returns would be £50 (£40 profit + £10 stake).
The Royal Ascot is serious business in betting circles both on and off the course throughout its five day tenure each June. The event plays a large part in punters long term horse racing strategy, and while the majority will place their bets on classic each-ways or wins, others will look for something a little less serious to take on. Without doubt the most famous Royal Ascot special bet is the colour of the outfit that the queen will wear on each day of the meeting. Many online bookmakers perpetuate this bet year in year out, and it is available in the weeks leading up to the event.
If you are looking for a slightly more conventional special bet, try out the leading Royal Ascot Jockey market or the Leading Royal Ascot trainer market. These bets are popular because they are drawn out right up to the final race of the final day, building suspense and excitement among punters.
The Royal Ascot is synonymous with royalty. The meeting is a time-honored tradition continued by the British royal family, and is attended by the Queen and other members of the royal family each year. It was Queen Anne in 1711 that founded the event, and it has since become a staple in the British social calendar. During Royal Ascot week there are three enclosures attended by racegoers, the most prestigious of which is The Royal Enclosure.
Access to the Royal Enclosure is highly restricted, with a major security presence on the day. Those who wish to bask in the surroundings of wealth and royalty may not find it easy to do so. In order to enter the Royal Enclosure, a first-time applicant must gain membership from someone who has been present at the enclosure for at least for years. The dress code at the Royal Enclosure is strictly enforced, with morning dress expected to be adhered to at all times.
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