Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot takes place on the same ground as the usual Ascot horse racing events and is recognised as the UK’s most popular horse racing event.

It takes place every year in June and draws in huge crowds, Lords, Royalty and wealth is also flown in from Arabia. Its reputation for high-class is insurmountable, as thoroughbred horse’s line-up to glisten in front of a Champagne-swilling, lobster gouging and berry punnet loving crowd.

The first Royal Ascot race ran in 1711 and has since become one of the most prestigious horse meets in the world. The event has recently drawn in crowds exceeding 300,000, qualifying it for the busiest of all European horse racing events.

We’ll update our tips for Royal Ascot closer to the start of race time but do check back often for insight and news. The Queen is a big fan of Royal Ascot and she’s totaled 22 winners. A good tip, worthy of note, is not on a specific horse but trainer. Wesley Ward has a fantastic strike rate at Royal Ascot, in the last 6 years he’s made for a lot of happy punters. So, be sure to have a look at who is in placing for the meet. And consider the most successful jokey too, Ryan Moore has come first past the post on six out of seven visits. Be sure to check back for our Royal Ascot betting tips nearer to March next year, you’ll find we’ll be brimming with tips and the latest odds.

The total betting revenue generated over the 5-day period in stakes alone runs in to an excess of £200 million. Total prize money for all the horse racing participants totals around the £5.5 million mark.

Placing bets and getting the latest odds can be done on the course, for more information on betting at Royal Ascot check out Ascot Races page.

The 5-day event features eight Group One races and 18 Group races in total and is viewed in over 200 countries.

There’ll be over 2,400 cleaners in attendance for the 5-day event and over 300 mobile toilets to cater for the crowd. The lucky ones will arrive in 1 of 400 helicopters and there will be at least a thousand limos bringing in a few hopeful punters.

The facilities at Ascot are some of the best across the land. During Royal Ascot no stone is left unturned and you’ll enjoy a fantastic day, no matter where on the course you end up.