Royal Ascot

Black Caviar bounty has set for Royal Ascot

2011-10-07T03:59:00.000-07:00

Australian speedster Black Caviar bounty has set for Royal Ascot on forthcoming yera.

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Trainer Peter Moody gear for a trip around Britain to realize their mission of Sprint.

Trainer Peter Moody is to gear his sprint sensation's campaign around a trip to Britain. The five-year-old horse is undefeated on 13 May and 100 percent of the rest since it was recorded.

Moody just four runs during Australia's spring is planning, starting in the Group Two Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield on Saturday.

He five-year-old mare run three times before it will break after that and then preparing her for the Royal meeting.

Moody said, "She's in good shape and hopefully she'll go undefeated this preparation and we can bring her over to Royal Ascot next year in the same sort of form".

"She had a nice break away and she needed that. She's a fully-matured five-year-old now and all the niggly little problems she had are now behind her.

"She's created a lot of interest down here. Even the none-sporting public and the none-racing public have really got behind her.

"Our plan here in the spring in Melbourne is she'll run over five furlongs on Saturday in the Group Two, then she will follow up with another Group Two races on Cox Plate day in a fortnight's time followed by a weight-for-age Group One race at Flemington in our cup Carnival week in the first week in November.

"Then there's a possibility she will travel right across the country to Perth for a further weight-for-age group One in mid-November before she has a break.

"She will have a rest and then her autumn campaign here in Australia will be then geared towards Royal Ascot.

"I'm thinking she'll have possibly have about three runs here in the early autumn before we prep her up for Royal Ascot.

"I've been over to England and had a look at things at Newmarket.

"We train our horses differently over here in Australia where we tend to race our horses more often," Moody told At The Races.

Frankel and Canford Cliffs at the Royal Ascot day one

2011-06-14T11:13:00.000-07:00

Frankel and Canford Cliffs at the Royal Ascot day one and bookies obviously cost them a likely match between the pair stole.

Frankel is 1/2 with Coral to beat Canford Cliffs in this season's Royal Ascot winner should get some time. Queen Anne's winner Richard Hannnon 6 / 4 on top, if not couple with each other to come out with voided condition.

Coral's David Stevens said, ."Frankel may not have taken the breath away as he did at Newmarket, and Canford Cliffs looked superb when lowering Goldikova's colours, but we would still favour the younger colt to come out on top if the pair meet, and let's hope we get the chance to find out, maybe in Goodwood's Qipco Sussex Stakes".

Ladbrokes took a different view and 8 / 11 Sussex refuge find a match, I bet Frankel (evens) beat Canford cliffs installed as the favorite.

The firm faces the cost of water conflict and refund stakes if the two will not meet Goodwood.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "We had no hesitation in siding with Canford Cliffs. He was awesome in defeating Goldikova whereas Frankel didn't seem to have the breathtaking brilliance of his Guineas win."

Frankie Dettori is riding a 10 day after ban at Royal Ascot

2011-06-04T05:37:00.000-07:00

Frankie Dettori is riding a 10 day after ban that final last two days of Royal Ascot will have been out of power.

Dettori stewards office and Blue Bunting was invited to leave their own hands as they Epsom on Friday in a race for fourth suspended.

His ban from 17 June to 26 June included is the Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee which they find refuge in the will dies on ride Delegator will run mean.

Dettori Irish Derby meeting the following week will also be sitting.

Henry Cecil go at Royal Ascot will be confirmed

2011-05-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

Frankel Derby 2000 Guineas winner Henry Cecil sidestep this excellent and ready to go at Royal Ascot will be confirmed.

Frankel newmarket from all six length win at the Guineas showed blistering speed. Early connection of Derby title that toying with the idea, but the idea that they think will be good for St. James Palace find refuge will be staying in a mile served.

Cecil told the Daily Mail, "I think the Derby would not be doing the right thing. I'd want to give him a race before Epsom over a bit further but I can't do that.

"Frankel is very well, but we will take it step by step. You have to think of the horse and we don't want to be experimenting with him.

"At the moment, he is telling me not to go a mile and a half and the Prince (Khalid Abdullah, owner) agrees.

"All being well, we'll go to Ascot and then go from there."

Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot

2011-04-07T12:23:00.000-07:00

Sweet Lightning a mile a second major hurdle in William Hill Lincoln at Doncaster on Saturday after convincing victory in the country can try.

Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot contacts for consideration, to the listed company forward Michael Dods training for six years and is expected.

Dods said: "He's come out of the race very well and he enjoyed it. I don't think we'll be rushing him now. We'll see what the handicapper does, but the obvious step would be to go to a Listed race."

He added: "The only problem with those is they don't have a lot of runners and he does like a decent pace in the race. We could think about something like the Hunt Cup as well. We'll sit down with Andrew (Tinkler, owner) and see what he thinks.

"The most important thing to him whichever race he is in is pace. As long as he has early pace and cover he will come home at the end of his races."

New Zeeland racing star may cause at Royal Ascot this summer

2011-03-31T05:35:00.000-07:00

Dual Classic winner Jimmie Choux, New Zealand racing's new star, Royal Ascot this summer may cause at the New Zeeland.

Three years on the Tasman Sea 1m2f Rosehill Guineas in Sydney in his third Group 1 success across the country before last week both New Zealand won the 2,000 Guineas and Derby.

The AJC Australian Derby on Saturday week, the country's Randwick Classic in Iran, which after meeting the royal connection, where he has been 1m Group 1 Queen Anne entered to find refuge in a crack Are seen to be a major contender.

Trainer John Bary told New Zealand Thoroughbred Marketing, "He just keeps stepping up".

"I have to admit that I was starting to wonder if we had got it wrong thinking he had actually improved since getting over here but that's what scares me about him - what he did on Saturday shows that we were right. The way he won just shows what a great horse he is.

"We've just got to keep him up for the AJC Derby, then we'll just have to wait and see."

Bary added: "Plans A, B and C are in place, like he's entered for Royal Ascot in June and there's the Queensland winter carnival as well. To go to Royal Ascot would have to depend on a stud or such-like coming on board."

Thorn Park's son won his last five start, group them all in the company.

Bary said, "Who knows what he's worth - NZ$5 million?. Apart from not having raced against the older horses, he hardly needs to do any more this season.

"Maybe that will have to wait until the Cox Plate in the spring, but time will tell. We'll just get through Saturday week first."

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2011-03-07T07:09:00.001-08:00

Back-to-form filly Melito is being targeted towards Royal Ascot

2011-02-24T16:05:00.000-08:00

Royal Ascot Back-to-form filly Melito is being targeted towards at this summer.

But superstar Black Caviar will stay at home after her blistering victory in the Lightning Stakes on Saturday.

Nick Smith, Ascot's PR head, his annual winter tour in the Royal meeting, for support for the drumming on hand in Australia where all tasted success at Flemington after Lightning win Choisir, acquisition Target, Miss Andretti and natural choice Blast Melbourne.

Twice a Group 1 winner Royal Ascot last season for the largest positive came from Sydney, however, rejuvenated after Melito horse,,, Group 2 Apollo never took refuge in Rosehill.

After a Sydney spring campaign, trainer Gerald Queen Anne at Royal Ascot Ryan to find refuge from the UK four years old are expected to.

He said, "She is such a relaxed horse and is the sort of horse that would travel well".

And according to the Sydney's Sky Sports Radio he said, "It wouldbe great to showcase her but let's showcase her here first and hopefully we've got a healthy mature five-year-old next season".

Maybe we could kick her off in the spring and then maybe go to Hong Kong or Japan, we'll see."

Black Caviar is wanted to participate in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington on March 12.

Moddy said, "I lose adjectives to apply to her. She's a phenomenal beast and it's an honour to be associated with her. It's been a great ride this far."

Royal Ascot deal for Owen Brown

2011-02-19T13:13:00.000-08:00

Owen Brown who has been assigned Football structure supplier event has now awarded with the five years contract to be the exclusive supplier of temporary structures for race meeting Royal Ascot.

The Ryder Cup, Abu Dhabi Yacht Show and the 2010 FIFA World Cup are the events worked by the Derby based company,will start the build in May for the five day event in June which is expected to welcome 60,000 attendees.

Owen Brown also revealed a partnership with DETAIL, who will supply the interior design and fit out for all of the structures.

During this year’s event,Ascot will be celebrating its 300th anniversary , having held its first meeting in 1711.

To the Glory looks good in Kyoto Kinen

2011-02-14T15:46:00.000-08:00

The Grade 2, $1.4 million, Kyoto Kinen, to be run at Kyoto Racecourse on Sunday at 1 3/8 miles on turf, has become a keen baton to Japanese wishes in Dubai in recent years.

In 2007 Admire Moon won it before taking the Dubai Duty Free. Last year Buena Vista won it beforeher second-place finish in the Dubai Sheema Classic. This year’s renewal does not comprise any Dubai hopefuls, but Danon Chantilly is using it as a long-term trial for Royal Ascot in June.

A Fuji Kiseki 4-year-old, he won the Grade 1 NHK Mile Cup in May and is hoping to improve off a ninth-place end in the 1 9/16-mile Arima Kinen on Dec. 26. The favorite, however, is for To the Glory.

By King Kamehameha out of the Sunday Silence mare To The Victory – who was second to Captain Steve in the 2001 Dubai World Cup – he was just a neck third behind Victoire Pisa and Buena Vista in the Arima Kinen. Others with high hopes comprise Japanese St. Leger winner Big Week and Oken Bruce Lee, the 2008 Japanese St. Leger winner who was a nose second to Vodka in the 2009 Japan Cup, but was only 11th in the Arima Kinen.

Presvis set for first run since Royal Ascot ninth

2011-01-30T01:25:00.000-08:00

The turf highlight of Meydan's third Carnival meeting this Thursday, Presvis is set to have his first run for seven months in the Group 2 Al Rashidiya.

The seven-year-old has not run since Royal Ascot and assistant trainer Charlie Henson said: "The intention is that he runs on Thursday and hopefully Ryan Moore rides him. He has been off a long time now and is sure to improve from the run but he is looks in good shape and enjoys his time in Dubai."

Steele Tango who already won a course and distance this season,is likely to be in opposition.

The Mike de Kock-trained Irish Flame will have to give weight all round if allowed to take his chance, while Kingsfort would be a big threat for Saeed Bin Suroor, who has won the feature race at both the first two Carnival meetings.

Royal Ascot is the target for Star Witness

2011-01-20T14:50:00.000-08:00

At two and three,Australia: Star Witness, already a Group top winner,already a Group 1 winner.

When taking the Coolmore Stud Stakes over 6f,The son of Starcraft, last year's Blue Diamond Stakes winner, recorded another Group 1 success.

Before being given a break he followed that run with a game second behind top mare Black Caviar in the Patinack Farm Classic.

Star Witness is now only weeks away from resuming where he will kick off in a Listed race at Caulfield in early February before the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes a fortnight later.

Royal Ascot: Dermot Weld admits unlikely passage campaigned

2010-12-12T00:41:00.000-08:00

Royal Ascot gold cup hero rite, Dermot Weld has admits it is unlikely the passenger will be campaigned over hurdles this season. At the Cheltenham Festival, Rite Of Passage six years old has won two of his three outings end timber

Dermot Weld trainer said, "He's here at Rosewell House and is in great form. He was a bit stiff and sore after he won the Gold Cup so we gave him time out and he came back nicely. We were going to go for the Melbourne Cup but then we decided we'd give him a bit more time and we've yet to decide whether we go hurdling with him this winter. It would appear less likely and obviously we'd like to have a crack at winning another Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.'

Melbourne Cup won the Profound Beauty in 2008 but in this year replacement failed to figure for which has been retired from racing.

At the races Weld told, "She's been retired honourably to stud and she's been a wonderful mare to train. She's been so consistent. A mile and a half to a mile and six (furlongs) was her trip, which is why we thought she would be a suitable Melbourne Cup horse. If she can breed horses with the courage that she had and they have her will to win, there's going to be some very good horses from her".

Ascot hoping Long Walk Hurdle 2010 goes to plan

2010-11-22T10:20:00.000-08:00

After last year’s loss of two attractive cards Ascot racecourse will be hoping that this year’s Long Walk Hurdle goes ahead as planned .

The Long Walk Hurdle is the highlight of Ascot’s most valuable day of Jumps racing, with the £100,000 Grade One also supported by the £150,000 ‘Ladbroke.’

In 2009, the meeting was cancelled after poor weather hit the nation and the Long Walk Hurdle was moved to Newbury and the Ladbroke Hurdle was cancelled for the first time in its twenty year history.

This year’s race will take place on the 18th December and Ascot will be hoping that the race goes ahead as planned.

Royal Ascot Named For Top Awards

2010-11-07T07:37:00.000-08:00

Beautiful South’s Awards for Excellence has nominated Royal Ascot for the Tourist Event of the Year

The annual race event is among tourism businesses from across the region honoured in the Tourism South East run awards.

The award event took place on Oct 21,at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey.Royal Ascot received the gold award in its category at the awards

Royal Ascot: Japan Cup

2010-10-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Elite Racing Club, he set at their first runner in the Land of the Rising Sun, Dandino must line up for the Japan Cup.

The successful syndicate, with 12,500 members, the winners in Ireland and France as in Britain, but never ventured much further away.

Now looks forward to change their stylish three years old stallion, who has had an invitation for the group more than one mile and a half in Tokyo on November 28.

Trainer James Given is happy to give the Epsom and Royal Ascot winner a trip this year after his disappointing run in unsuitable ground in the St Leger at Doncaster last month.

"It's really exciting for everyone. James was very happy to give him another run this year because of course a long time between now and next season," said racing manager Matthew Budden Elite.

"This came as an option and James thought it might be worth a go.

"We have a few winners in Ireland and France, but nothing as far away as Japan.

"Dandino is a standard bearer for us and win at Royal Ascot on Derby day."

Royal Ascot for punters hits profits at William Hill

2010-07-22T10:52:00.000-07:00

The World Cup William Hill hailed as one of the best for bookmakers in living memory, but lamented a bumper Royal Ascot for punters who had the added bonus of some fine weather, above.
Group revenues were 3pc higher than last year and the firm expects to report underlying half year profits of £135m, marginally up on last year’s £134.6m.
Chief executive Ralph Topping said the World Cup had been one of the best for bookmakers in 40 years.
He attributed this to the fact that Spain attracted fewer backers than expected after losing their first game. the bookmaker’s online division saw rapid growth, with net revenues up 24pc and operating profit 43pc higher than in the previous year.

But the group’s high street take was hit by a difficult Ascot for bookies, as a succession of favourites charged home.

Royal Ascot date Mawatheeq to miss

2010-07-18T07:26:00.000-07:00

At Royal Ascot Mawatheeq will now not feature on Saturday as trainer Marcus Tregoning confirmed that he does not feel he is ready after injury. The five year old has endured a frustrating year following an injury which forced him out of the Dubai World Cup before he was well off the pace in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot his only appearance of 2010. Tregoning then withdrew Mawatheeq from the Coral Eclipse at Sandown when he failed to enter the stalls and it was then decided that he should not feature in the summer showpiece at Ascot next weekend."We were going to work him somewhere this weekend but we decided against it and that means he will miss the King George," said Tregoning."We've just decided to give him a bit more time as we don't feel he's going to be ready for Ascot."We haven't decided where we're going with him yet but we just feel he wants a bit more time after the injury problem he had in the spring."Meanwhile jockey Olivier Peslier was reportedly delighted after partnering Harbinger in a piece of work at Newmarket on Saturday.Harry Herbert, racing manager for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, said: "He worked extremely well and he quickened clear and Peslier was all smiles afterwards. He was very excited about the horse."There's a week to go so hopefully he'll come out of the work all right and he'll be going into the race in tip-top form. He's definitely improving, I think, which is the exciting thing so let battle commence."

Royal Ascot: Rainfall can follow up to win in Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket

2010-07-06T11:55:00.000-07:00

At Winbledon Had Royal Ascot been a match, the score would have been 6-0, 6-1, 6-0 to the punters. Bookmakers emerged from that meeting claiming that it had been their worst in living memory, so prescient was the market from one day to the next, and the July meeting at Newmarket, which opens today, is the best opportunity since for backers to inflict some more sustained punishment.
With money racegoers too this fixture is a special favourite, as the thatch of the July course is much more welcoming than the glass and concrete of the Rowley Mile grandstand. For all the mood of anticipation, though, it is worth recalling that last year's meeting opened with victory for a 66-1 opportunity, and that the bookies seldom have two bad festivals in a row. Many punters will place their faith in Aidan O'Brien in the Falmouth Stakes, and with his stable now racking up Group One winners with something like its normal frequency, his Lillie Langtry seems sure to start favourite for this intriguing meeting of the generations.
Older horses have taken half of the six renewals of this race since it was promoted to Group One status in 2004, though there is nothing of the calibre of Goldikova, last year's winner, in this field. Strawberrydaiquiri looks to be their main hope this time, but a narrow defeat of Spacious in at Royal Ascot still gives her something to find.
Lillie Langtry and Special Duty both have obvious chances, but their odds reflect that, and it must be a concern that the latter has twice required the stewards' intervention to achieve the status of a dual Classic winner. The price is what matters most in any race, and when looking for a filly whose chance may have been underestimated, it is Rainfall (3.10) that makes most appeal. She was fast-tracked to victory in a Group Two at the Royal meeting just six weeks after winning a maiden at Thirsk, and will not require much further progress to advance beyond her peers.
Richard Hughes suggested before Ascot that "we can't have all the best two-year-olds in the (Richard Hannon) yard", but Hannon may have rather more of them than his jockey realized, and Memory (2.35), the Albany Stakes winner, will be difficult to beat in the Cherry Hinton. The handicaps look treacherous, but Strictly Dancing (1.30) and the progressive Kelly's Eye (2.00) may both have a pound or two in hand of their ratings.

At Royal Ascot Starspangledbanner triumphs

2010-06-20T15:03:00.000-07:00

Royal Ascot, Co-favourite Starspangledbanner won the Golden Jubilee Stakes on the final day of racing at Royal Ascot on Saturday.
In an international field, Australia's Starspangledbanner dominated the race, coming in ahead of Society Rock, followed by Kinsale King.
In two days it was the third winner for trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Johnny Murtagh, after Lillie Langtry won the Coronation Stakes and Mikhail Glinka took the Queen's Vase on Friday.
“It is incredible that he was able to win over a mile in Australia and he came over with a massive reputation, we were very lucky to get him,” O'Brien said. “He's the fastest we've had, no doubt. We've never had one go that fast furlong by furlong.”
In the family Ascot success runs for Starspangledbanner, an offspring of 2003 Golden Jubilee winner Choisir.
“He's very similar to his sire Choisir, big and strong,” Murtagh said. “Everything just worked perfect. He jumped well, travelled actually well, a good strong gallop all the way.”
Murtagh won again later in the Wokingham Stakes on the five year old Laddies Poker Two.
Murtagh narrowly missed out on the week's top jockey award, which went to Ryan Moore. Moore rode Bergo, trained by his father Gary, to victory in the closing Queen Alexandra Stakes. Aajel was second and Swingkeel third.
“It doesn't mean a lot to me personally, but I am delighted to ride a winner for my dad,” said Moore of his Queen Alexandra Stakes win. “This is the biggest week in racing and it is very competitive and hard to win.”
He also rode the Michael Stoute trained Harbinger to victory in the Hardwicke Stakes where Duncan and Barshiba were second and third.
In a busy day for Moore, the rider managed to finish second on Imposing in the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, behind Cill Rialaig. Imposing recovered from a poor start to push the Hugh Morrison trained horse all the way to the line. Martyr finished third.
Moore had a quiet start to the week, with disappointing runs on Rip Van Winkle, Steinbeck and Fencing Master, and Richard Hughes and Frankie Dettori appeared better placed to take the top jockey award for much of Royal Ascot.
But with Murtagh also having a successful closing day and competing in the final race on Deutschland, the award wasn't decided until Bergo crossed the line first. Deutschland finished 11th.
In the day's other race, Zaidan took the Chesham Stakes, three lengths ahead of Sonning Rose, followed by Casper's Touch.

At Royal Ascot David Hayes has high hopes for Nicconi

2010-06-14T14:29:00.000-07:00

David Hayes has high hopes for Nicconi at Royal Ascot is well schooled in the ways of British racing. At the time he may not have realised, but his father, the late Colin Hayes, had instilled in his son from an early age a deep respect for the patient training methods of Vincent O’Brien, Noel Murless and Dick Hern.
To Europe David Hayes senior was a frequent visitor in the 1960s. Each year, when returning home to South Australia, he would try to introduce ideas he had picked up on his travels. One huge influence had been the variety of gallops he had seen at Newmarket, in particular Warren Hill.
So, when it came time for Colin Hayes to build and develop Lindsay Park, his own private training centre and stud farm at Angaston, 72 miles out of Adelaide, the British experience was put into practice. Forty years ago, Hayes was seen as a revolutionary in setting up away from the mainstream metropolitan tracks. He proved to be years ahead of his time.
David Hayes, 47, has built on those foundations, establishing himself in his own right internationally, having sent out the winners of the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup (twice), Cox Plate (three), Golden Slipper, Japan Cup, Hong Kong Derby, and having twice been champion trainer in Hong Kong during a 10-year stint in the former British colony.
He brings to the first day of Royal Ascot a well-credentialled sprinter, Nicconi, who attempts to follow great Australian sprinters Choisir, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti and Scenic Blast by winning the five-furlong King’s Stand Stakes, almost four and a half months after tasting victory in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington.
Just why the Lightning, which is another "straight five", should have had such a bearing on what has taken place at the Royal Meeting on the other side of the world, actually defies logic. Arguably, there are other races just as noteworthy Down Under, but it has definitely been the most accurate pointer to Ascot triumph.
“I think it is the timing of the racing, and where it fits into the racing calendar,” Hayes explains. “It comes at the end of January, just when some of the classy [middle-distance] types are coming back to campaign – you can have Derby winners resuming after a spell – and even a top sprinter has to have a certain amount of class to win it.”
Hayes reckons Nicconi is every bit as good as the aforementioned sprinters, but qualifies that statement by adding “on his day.” The five-year-old has a tendency to throw in the occasional “shocker”, hence the move to fit a visor for the first time in Tuesday’s race.
“I think it will make a difference. It should make him just that bit sharper on the big day. We tried him in the visor in an exhibition gallop [an unnofficial trial between races] at Caulfield [Melbourne] before he left to come over, and his sectional times were exceptional. If he can produce that again, he’ll just about win it. We’re quietly confident,” he adds.
The booking of Frankie Dettori is in keeping with Hayes’s policy of looking for a local when travelling horses abroad. His thinking is that once the jockey in question has become accustomed to his mount – during morning exercise – the rest will come easy. He recognises that no favours are given visiting jockeys, yet a certain respect prevails when riders are competing against each other on a daily basis.
“Also, I’m a big Frankie fan. I’ve known him a long time and he’s a good friend. And, nobody knows Ascot better than Dettori,” he adds.
Kingsgate Native, recent winner of the Temple Stakes at Haydock Park, and winner of the Golden Jubilee Stakes at the Royal meeting two years ago, looks the big danger to the Australian challenge, which is strengthened by the addition of speedster Gold Trail. For David Hayes, it is another chance to bask in the international spotlight.

Sees a rise in ticket sales Royal Ascot 2010

2010-06-11T12:39:00.000-07:00

"I think we will have a slightly bigger crowd than last year," he said.
"In January we were slightly concerned as numbers were down on previous years but it has picked up.
"We are now sold out in the grandstand and silver ring for Saturday. While enclosures are sold out we still have space for people on the heath."
This will be Barnett's fourth Royal Ascot and he said that even though corporate sales were up on last years figures, they will not be as good as 2007 or 2008.
But he was still pleased overall with ticket sales for the event despite the competing attraction of the World Cup.
"The market is not going down anymore and it is maybe picking up slightly. Box occupancy is still pretty good and we have a lot of people coming for hospitality too which is great," he said.
Last year the Saturday of Royal Ascot drew record crowds of nearly 80,000. Barnett will be hoping to exceed that number this year.

Cape To Rio set for further step on journey to Ascot

2010-05-27T02:08:00.000-07:00

Had the innovative agenda of Racing For Change animated the debate over its switch from Wednesday to Saturday in 1995, perhaps the Investec Derby would now have found its optimal niche at an evening meeting instead. As things stand, tonight's Blue Square card at Sandown remains the best of the year for thirsty Londoners on a summer night.

It would not be at all surprising should they see a winner competent to follow up at Royal Ascot next month. Given the depth of juvenile resources already established by Richard Hannon, for instance, Cape To Rio will be expected to extend his stable's fine record in the National Stakes.

And the Gold Cup at Ascot looks a guaranteed target for the winner of the Henry II Stakes. Opinion Poll strolled home by 10 lengths on his comeback at Nottingham, but the ground will be much quicker tonight and only the discouraging form of Saeed Bin Suroor's stable tempers interest in Darley Sun. Stand by, meanwhile, for dramatic improvement from Saptapadi now that he steps up in distance.

His connections provide a strong fancy for the Brigadier Gerard Stakes in Glass Harmonium, who is emulating many of their previous models by thriving with maturity.

His trainer, Sir Michael Stoute, yesterday confirmed his intention to persevere towards the Derby with Workforce after taking the colt for a gallop over the all-weather track at Lingfield. An arresting winner of his debut at Goodwood last autumn, Workforce looked green and awkward on the firm ground in the Dante Stakes and clearly remains entitled to major progress at Epsom.

Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to Prince Khaled Abdulla, confirmed that his patron would probably be represented by both Workforce and Bullet Train, winner of the Lingfield Derby Trial for Henry Cecil. "Workforce travelled very smoothly in between two lead horses, quickened up nicely to go between them, and went on with the other horse to finish nicely on the bridle," Grimthorpe said. "The whole idea was just to give him a bit more racecourse experience, really. He's only had two starts. I have to speak to the prince just to confirm he's happy [but] Sir Michael was very positive and I would say it would be all systems go."

Makfi ready for Royal Ascot rematch

2010-05-25T02:38:00.000-07:00

2000 Guineas shocker Makfi is ready for a rematch with Canford Cliffs and Dick Turpin in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The highlight on Day One is firmly on the cards for the unbeaten French colt, who stunned punters with his 33-1 victory at Newmarket.

That form has worked out extremely well, with runner-up Dick Turpin occupying the same position in the France, and Canford Cliffs, third at HQ, storming home in the Irish Guineas at the Curragh.

Makfi's trainer Mikel Delzangles said: "Canford Cliffs won very easily and I think the mile in Ireland suited him well. Makfi has not been doing too much, but he came back from Newmarket very well and we have kept his condition.

"He has only had three runs in his life, two of them this year. He is much harder, he knows he is a racehorse now and is going the right way."

Delzangles sent out Chineur to win the King's Stand the year (2005) the meeting was held at York.

Coral: 7-4 Canford Cliffs, 2 Makfi, 5 Dick Turpin, Steinbeck.

Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum's racing manager Angus Gold believes a crack at the Coronation Stakes with Irish 1000 Guineas winner Bethrah could prove too tempting to resist.

The Dermot Weld-trained filly would need to be supplemented for the race won by Ghanaati in the Sheikh's colours last season.

Ed Dunlop's Snow Fairy will be supplemented for the Oaks at Epsom on June 4 at a cost of £20,000 - and will be ridden by champion Ryan Moore.

The daughter of Intikhab routed what looked to be a competitive field at Goodwood on her first start over 10 furlongs.

While Dunlop admits an extra two furlongs is another step into the unknown, connections decided to take the plunge.

Ladbrokes: 5 Rumoush, Aviate, 7 Timepiece, 10 Akdarena, Remember When, 12 Sajjhaa, 14 Ceilidh House, Gertrude Bell, Snow Fairy, 16 bar.

Tricky stuff today punters but I'm hoping for a big run from the Michael Jarvis-trained Yashrid (3.10) and Philip Robinson at Ripon.

Stepped up in trip now after three runs over a mile to earn a handicap mark, the son of Rahy could be running off a fairly lenient mark.

The form of Tim Easterby's Off Chance (3.40) looks rock solid and she can open her seasonal account under regular pilot Duran Fentiman.

Ascot could be next stop for Hernando.

2010-03-31T08:46:00.000-07:00

Marco Botti has his sights set on some of Europe's top middle-distance events for Gitano Hernando after he finished an unlucky sixth in Saturday's Dubai World Cup at Meydan.

Sent off favourite for the world's richest race after an impressive warm-up success at Lingfield, the four-year-old went down by just over two lengths after suffering trouble in running, and trips to Royal Ascot and even a tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe could now be on his agenda.
Fallon echoed the trainer's sentiments and felt Gitano Hernando did not get the run of the race in Dubai.

He told At The Races: "It was all happening in front of me. I was going half-speed all the way. I was trying to angle to get out but the same thing was happening to Frankie (Dettori on Mastery). I couldn't really move with the two horses in front of me dictating it at their own pace.

"I have always thought a lot of him and he's up there with the best. If there had been a gallop, or if I could have gone when I wanted, he would have opened up and that would have been good enough for me."

Royal Ascot looms for Corstens star

2010-02-23T02:14:00.000-08:00

Exciting colt Starspangledbanner scored his second group 1 win in three starts when he prevailed in a thrilling finish to the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield yesterday.

The Choisir three-year-old, prepared by Leon Corstens, won the group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) on October 10 before being spelled and was fourth to Nicconi as favourite when resuming in the Lightning Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on January 30.

Starspangledbanner will now get the chance to emulate his sire by winning at Royal Ascot in England.
Choisir won the group 2 King's Stand Stakes (1000m) and group 1 Golden Jubilee (1200m) at Ascot in 2003.

''It was fantastic, super,'' stable spokesman Troy Corstens said after Starspangledbanner took his record to six wins and two placings from 11 starts for prizemoney in excess of $1.29 million.
Danny Nikolic, who won his second Oakleigh Plate after scoring on Sports in 2000, gave Starspangledbanner the run of the race in third place to the turn and he finished determinedly to just win from dead-heaters Here De Angels and Arinos.
''He did a terrific job,'' Nikolic said.

''He's still not there fitness-wise. His heart and his will got him home. It was a terrific effort.''
Earlier, classy filly Set For Fame was likened to her three-time group 1-winning stablemate Typhoon Tracy after scoring a belated group win of her own. Trainer Peter Moody said Set For Fame was on track to take on the elite colts in next month's Australian Guineas after powering home to land the group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes (1400m).

Royal Ascot keen to woo Shocking

2009-11-09T10:22:00.000-08:00

Royal Ascot arrangers are targeting Melbourne Cup winner Shocking for the Hardwicke Stakes in June.
Ascot talent scout Nick Smith watched Shocking's Cup triumph and also suggested trainer Mark Kavanagh look at entering the stallion in the prestigious King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in July.
"Shocking is such a progressive type that we are recommending to Mark Kavanagh that he should look at the Hardwicke and then consider the King George," Smith told Britain's The Daily Telegraph.
"This horse is not your (Ascot Gold) Cups type and should be effective over a mile and a half in Britain."
Before Tuesday's Cup, Smith had approached Shocking's owner, Laurence Eales, about bringing Whobegotyou to Ascot for the Queen Anne.
"Whobegotyou is a brilliant weight-for-age horse in Australia and ideal for the Queen Anne," Smith said.
"We know he gets a mile and a quarter here, but a stiff mile at Ascot, you could argue, would be even better for him.
"After the success of Haradasun, as well as the sprinters in the King's Stand and Golden Jubilee, we are finding that Aussie owners and trainers are much more attuned to what Ascot has to offer."
Haradasun won in the Group One Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot last year.

PLONKER OR DEL BOY?

2009-08-29T05:07:00.000-07:00

Last week it was Canford Cliffs nether the microscope.. this time Delegator aims to justify his big money price tag ...
Money can't buy you love or a winner when it comes to fancy priced deals in racing.
Last week, Canford Cliffs a half share in whom cost a bundel prior to Royal Ascot, put his report on the line and fell unhappily short.
Today Delegator, already winner of the Craven Stakes and runner up in both the 2,000 Guineas and the St James's Palace wagers at Royal Ascot is out to prove that the millions Sheikh Mohammed paid out to have him conveyanced from Brian Meehan to Godolphin has not been money dissipationed
He's odds on favourite, so punters will hope the Sheikh's got his sums right.

Chester’s totescoop6 Handicap Surour on a roll

2009-08-23T01:56:00.000-07:00

Suruor is aerial to rack up his fourth victory since joining David Simcock in Chester’s totescoop6 Handicap (3.30).
Not many horses improve upon walking out of Mark Johnston’s stable but Suruor is such a excellent bird.
Apart from a 17th placing in Royal Ascot’s Britannia Stakes, the castrated son of Intikhab has made the first two in five races, including accomplishment at Warwick, Newmarket and Goodwood.
After taking the silver at Ascot last month, Suruor was back in the winner’s addition on the Sussex downs 19 days later and can defy a 3lb rise.
Johnston can also make the scoresheet courtesy of SABOTAGE in the totepool Chester Handicap (2.55).
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The Halling bay completeled behind this afternoon’s rivals Munsef and Mystery Star over a mile and a half at Ascot’s King George fixture.
Unable to get aggressive over the same trip at Royal Ascot, Sabotage then took third behind Polly’s Mark at Ascot a fortnight ago.
Johnston returns Sabotage to a mile and six today he was beaten a nose over the trip at York four outings ago and it should see the chosing get a second course win.
Despite having to carry top weight, INVINCIBLE LAD gets the vote in the opening toteplacepot Handicap (2.25).
Eric Alston’s five year old ran a cracker when third to Blue Jack over the minimum tour at Glorious Goodwood last month, and should find this a less taxing allocation.

Nunthorpe to Radio tuned

2009-08-20T04:47:00.000-07:00

Kingsgate Native landed the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes as a juvenile in 2007 and Radiohead bids to rerun the feat in Friday's Group 1 heat at York.

Brian Meehan's colt did extremely well to overcome trouble in running and land the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, and one thing in favour of the juvenile the only two year old in the field is the huge weight for age agreement which he receives.

Meehan told www.brianmeehanatmanton.com: "Radiohead produced a high-class effort at Royal Ascot and we think this race will play to his strengths again. There should be enough of pace early on, the five furlongs is ideal and the ground should suit."

He added: "The fact that he gets all the allowances is a further encouragement to his chance and his work in his build up to this race advice he is in excellent form."

Jeremy Noseda accept he is taking a bit of a punt with Mythical Border, not seen since finishing down the field in the Cheveley Park Stakes. Before that, though, she had shown plenty of ability when third in the Flying Childers.

Noseda told www.jeremynoseda.com: "William Buick will ride this filly. Admittedly it is an ambitious target for a filly having her first run of the season but we feel, looking at the available chance over five furlongs, that we have nothing to lose by letting her take her chance."

ideal distance to Useful Gleam to shine

2009-08-16T01:37:00.000-07:00

Arabian Gleam can bounce back to form at his favourite distance to land the CGA Hungerford Stakes (3.10) at Newbury today.
The Jeremy Noseda trained five year old apparently hasn't been an easy horse to deal with, having been bound to 13 course starts.
But he's got more than his beautiful allowance of ability, having won Doncaster's Park Stakes like this afternoon's feature a Group 2 over seven furlongs for the past two years.
Making his return at the end of May, the selection ran a thoroughly commendable third to the improving Main Aim at Haydock, and was out of his depth when well beaten behind Paco Boy in the onemile Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot the following month.
The step down in grade and trip should show him in a different light here.

After a staying on third behind Bronze Cannon in Ascot's Hardwicke Stakes, DANSANT is worth his place in the line up for the CGA Geoffrey Freer Stakes (2.35).
Six times a winner at Listed level for Ger Butler, the Dansili five year old approach an carried mile and five furlongs for the first time.
But he was strong at the finish over a mile and a half on the Royal heath, and can chime at Group 3 level for the first time.
The Listed Usk Valley Stud Stakes (2.05) can go to AZMEEL, who impressed with a entry victory at Sandown at the end of last month.
The CGA Ladies Day Handicap (3.45) looks trappy, but SWIFT GIFT is taken to get back in the winner's enclosure after a disappointment in Ascot's Buckingham Palace Stakes.

Leger trail on Time

2009-08-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

Henry Cecil is pleased with the progress his Ladbrokes St Leger heartening Father Time has been making since his commanding display at Royal Ascot.
The Dansili colt powered away with the King Edward VII hazard in June and will have his definite race before the Classic in the Great Voltigeur at York next week.
Cecil told his website, www.henrycecil.com: "The plan since Ascot has been the St Leger. We gave him a short break after Ascot and conclude that the Voltigeur was the consummate race to see where we're at with him."
He added: "He seems to be advancement nicely both mentally and physically and is very happy in himself."
Father Time is a 6-1 all of a sudden with the patron for the final Classic of the season, although Cecil could have a possible dark horse for the race in 19-length Newmarket winner Manifest.
"He won really nicely, but he has had only two races so I do not want to take on older horses," added Cecil.
"I haven't yet authorited out the St Leger, but we'll have to see what Father Time does as he runs for the same connections (Prince Khalid Abdullah)."

Recessions Effects

2009-07-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

Recession hit the races at Royal Ascot yesterday with even royalty getting their outfits off the peg.Frugal Princess Beatrice led the way in a Kate Moss for Topshop jacket, priced at a modest £90, with a pair of £65 two-tone shoes from Office.Unfortunately, when you reduce yourself to the level of mere mortals, embarrassments can occur - and another racegoer was seen wearing an identical Philip Treacy hat.

Dozens of women sporting coveted Royal Enclosure badges had also taken their inspiration from the High Street on the first day of the colourful annual Berkshire meet.But if the price tags were at rock bottom, some ladies still made an effort to display high fashion.Adding a little glamour to the occasion were a smattering of stars including Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden who wore a skin-tight red dress by Italian label Fendi with what appeared to be a rather bizarre pair of high heeled, peep-toed trainers.

'I go by the name,' she said. 'If I get lucky then I get lucky. If I don't I've still had a good time.'I love the social occasion more than anything else. I like a glass of champagne and looking at all the lovely hats and seeing the men in their top hats and tails.'Describing her outfit she added cheekily: 'My underwear is by Marks & Spencer before you ask.'The popular television presenter clashed horribly with opera singer Katherine Jenkins who sported an eye-wateringly hot pink body-con dress with an oversized hat and Christian Louboutin heels.

Moss Bros Official Partner of Royal Ascot

2009-07-15T14:16:00.000-07:00

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Royal Ascot - The Event of the Year at Ascot Racecourse

2009-04-10T02:50:00.000-07:00

The most social of the UK’s very social flat racing events when the Queen comes to watch that generally takes place in the mid of june between 15 to 25 dates at Ascot REce Couse in Berkshire, near windsor. Ascot Racings are taking place nearly three hundred years ago. The racecourse was established by Queen Anne in 1711. The Gold Cup, a famous flat race for four-year-olds celebrates its 202th running in 2009. Royal Ascot horse race is the main event of Ladies’ Day, the Thursday of the Royal Ascot racing meet, when fashion and Ascot hats come out in force.

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Royal Ascot Hats

2008-08-05T07:25:00.000-07:00

Over the years, Ascot has become identical with fashion and hats, in particular, take on a whole new importance during the meeting.
According to the Royal Ascot dress code, "hats or a substantial fascinator must be worn in the Royal Enclosure" but even those who are not in the Royal Enclosure, take a chance to wear a hat.
All types can be seen from the weird and wonderful to the downright bizarre, with women trying to get them noticed by the hat they are wearing.

Royal Ascot - Fashion

2008-08-05T07:08:00.000-07:00

All styles, colours and designs are on show at Royal Ascot as women try to create their own individual mark during the meeting.
Some will have spent hundreds on a designer outfit while others will spend less but still manage to look stylish and sophisticated, whatever the weather.
But there are some careful rules to be followed, especially for the Royal Enclosure, laid down by the course.
Off the shoulder, halter necks, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch and/or mini skirts are considered unsuitable. Midriffs must also be covered.

Royal Ascot - Social Highlights Of British Summer

2008-08-05T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Royal Ascot gathering is certainly one of the racing and social highlights of the British summer.
First held in 1711, the first four-day get-together took place in 1768 with the Gold Cup commenced in 1807 and in 2002, the meeting expanded to five days to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
The course closed for a £185m redevelopment in 2004, and the 2005 Royal meeting was staged in York which proved a memorable experience.
The new Ascot as well as an impressive new Grandstand, was released in June 2006 by the Queen, the owner of the Ascot estate.

Royal Ascot - Famous faces

2008-08-05T06:45:00.000-07:00

Royal Ascot always attracts its fair share of personalities from the worlds of show business and fashion.
Socialite Ivana Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump, is a regular at the meeting and is always among the most stylish, last year creating a stir with an elegant pink ensemble
Model Jodie Kidd is an enthusiastic horsewoman and polo player and has joined the meeting for a number of years.
The 29-year-old, who has been part of the BBC's coverage in the past, grew up around horses and her family have been involved in show jumping and polo down the decades.

Royal Ascot - Overseas stars

2008-08-05T06:33:00.000-07:00

The number of abroad horses who come to race at Ascot is rising year after year.
One of the most high-profile has been Australian contestant conquest Target who won the King's Stand Stakes in 2006 before completing fourth in the same race last year and losing out to Soldier's Tale in the Golden Jubilee Stakes.
Joe Janiak's accuse, who will be ridden by regular pilot Jay Ford, is in good form after an impressive win in the International Sprint in Singapore last month.
But the nine-year-old will face a tough challenge from home favourite Fleeting Spirit and fellow Australian hope Magnus.

Royal Ascot - The Queen

2008-08-05T06:29:00.000-07:00

The most famous personality of all those who attend Royal Ascot is the Queen, who heads the daily procession down the course to the Royal Enclosure.
As a 19-year-old in 1945, Princess Elizabeth attended the meeting for the first time, starting a long association.
The Queen is known for her love of racing and she has enjoyed 19 winners at Royal Ascot, the first was Choir Boy, who won the Royal Hunt Cup in 1952.
But nowadays, there is as much interest in what the monarch is wearing with a flurry of bets on what colour outfit she will sport.

TRAVELLING TO ASCOT

2008-08-05T06:15:00.000-07:00

Ascot Racecourse is ideally situated in beautiful wooded countryside adjoining Windsor
Great Park and about 50 minutes drive or train journey from London. Located close to
the M3, M4, M40 and M25 motorways and to London Heathrow for international visitors,
Ascot offers easy access for all racegoers, wherever their departure point.
BY ROAD:
From London and the North
M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor by-pass and follow
the signs to Ascot.
From the West
M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signed to Bracknell and follow
the signs to Ascot.
From the South and East
M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signed to Bracknell and follow
the signs to Ascot.
From the Midlands
M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards the M4
(Junction 8/9). On the M4 head towards Heathrow / London.
Leave M4 at Junction 6 and follow A332 Windsor by-pass to Ascot.
All visitors are advised to arrive as early as possible and before
12.00 midday at the latest during Royal Ascot week to avoid delays.

BY RAIL:
There is a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London
Waterloo. The average journey time is 30 minutes from Reading and
50 minutes from Waterloo.
Regular services also run from Guildford. The railway station is a sevenminute
walk from the Racecourse.
For more details, please call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

BY AIR:
There is a helicopter landing facility close to the racecourse, although
this is not suitable for fixed wing private aircraft. Please call Helicopter
and Aviation Services on 01427 718 800 or fax 01427 718 811.
The two nearest airfields are Fairoaks, Chobham (01276 857 300) and
White Waltham, Maidenhead (01628 823 272) which are both about
nine miles away.

A MAGNIFICENT VENUE FOR A WEALTH OF

2008-08-05T06:12:00.000-07:00

Ascot has built and maintained and unrivalled position on the global stage as the world's most
famous racecourse for almost 300 years. With the annual racing calendar accounting for only
25 days per year, there is ample opportunity to use the spectacular facilities for a wealth of
private and business events on non-racedays.

The facilities within the Grandstand boast 300 separate meeting and dining rooms, which have the capability to cater
for groups of ten to 3,000 people. Meanwhile the Pavilion, Queen Anne Rooms and Exhibition Hall all retain their
original historic features, combining the heritage and elegance of Ascot with modern business and event facilities
for up to 1,100 people in a theatre layout.
All rooms have been equipped with the latest wireless technology and many have audio visual equipment to ensure
that they are an ideal setting for any conference, training event or product launch.
Ascot is a truly superb setting whether it’s for a grand banquet, small dinner party or wedding reception. Licensed to
conduct civil ceremonies, Ascot offers you the opportunity to make and celebrate your vows, all in the one glorious
location. Underneath the almost cathedral-like span of its vaulted ceiling, the awe-inspiring architecture of the
Grandstand provides many splendid options for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
For further information on private hire and special events at Ascot, please contact the business and events team
on 0870 727 8765 or email: businessandevents@ascot.co.uk

Royal Ascot - Dress Code

2008-08-05T04:45:00.000-07:00

Ascot and fashion are two words that will be forever linked. As well as
being the highlight of our racing year, the Royal Meeting is one of the
most important events in the Summer social calendar.

ROYAL ENCLOSURE DRESS CODE
Her Majesty’s Representative wishes to point out that only formal day dress
with a hat or substantial fascinator will be acceptable.
Off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than
one inch and / or mini skirts are considered unsuitable. Midriffs must be covered and
trouser suits must be full length and of matching material and colour.
Gentlemen are required to wear either black or grey morning dress, including
a waistcoat, with a top hat. Hats must be worn at all times when in the Royal
Enclosure other than within a private box or facility. Note that box balconies and
restaurant terraces will be deemed to be “within” the facility.
Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal national dress of their country
or Service Dress. Ladies and Gentlemen not complying with the above dress regulations will be asked to leave the Royal Enclosure and relieved of their Royal Enclosure badge.

GENERAL ADMISSION DRESS CODE
Ladies are required to dress in a manner appropriate to a smart occasion. Many wear hats although this is not obligatory. Gentlemen are required to wear a shirt and tie, preferably with a suit or jacket. Please note that jeans, shorts, t-shirts and sports attire (including football and rugby shirts, sweatshirts and trainers) are not permitted.

List Of Ascot Restaurant

2008-08-05T04:34:00.000-07:00

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Enjoy the very best of Ascot in the Parade Ring Restaurant, a venue unsurpassed by any other
racecourse in the world. Complete with its own exclusive balcony, this stunning venue is
located at the very heart of the Grandstand, overlooking the breathtaking 8,000 capacity
Parade Ring and Winners’ Enclosure

WINDSOR FOREST RESTAURANT

The Windsor Forest is a beautifully intimate dining room with a private bar area accommodating 60 to 70 guests. From the private balcony, situated just past the winning post, Windsor Forest
guests have a unique opportunity to be close to the racing action and enjoy some of the
best views.

PANORAMIC RESTAURANT

Resting majestically under the spreading branches of the ‘parasol’ roof at the apex
of the Grandstand, the Panoramic Restaurant commands beautiful far-reaching views
overlooking the racecourse and Windsor Great Park beyond.

TRACKSIDE RESTAURANT

The Trackside Restaurant is created especially for the five days of the Royal Meeting.
This luxury marquee with elegant ivory and cream décor exudes a quintessential English
ambience that encapsulates the essence of Ascot’s classic heritage, with a modern twist.

Royal Ascot Ticket Prices

2008-08-05T04:25:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce the prices for Ascot 2009

Dates for Royal Ascot 2009: Tuesday 16th June - Saturday 20th June 2009

*General Admission*	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Standard Ticket Price	£56	£56	£66	£62	£62
Early Booking Discount *	£47	£47	n/a	n/a	£47
Groups 10+	£42	£42	n/a	n/a	£42

*Silver Ring 2009*	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Standard Ticket Price	£16	£16	£26	£21	£21
Early Booking Discount*	£14	£14	n/a	n/a	£14
Groups 10+	£13	£13	n/a	n/a	£13

Royal Ascot Event - The World's Oldest Racing Event

2008-08-04T09:13:00.000-07:00

Well, we know that the Royal Ascot is the world’s oldest racing event, and that it was established in 1711. Even a quick glance at pictures of the grounds proves this. Bringing in over 300,000 spectators, it’s the largest racing event in Europe.

We also know all about it being one of the big events on the British’social calendar’, with its strict dress code and High Society etiquette. To get into the Royal Enclosure (the best seats in the house), you need to be invited by someone who has been to the track four times already. There’s a whole host of rules that today’s sport fan might find a little out-dated, like the Picnic Policy, the fashion shoots and a whole host of other strange habits from a by-gone era.

But there’s one thing that we don’t know - who’s going to win this year’s Royal Ascot.
And it’s just this reason that makes the betting so exciting.

Some are looking to Russian Rhythm, trained by the famous Sir Michael Stoute. It’s possible - Russian Rhythm won it in 2003. Others are pointing at Banks Hill, Andre Fabre’s filly. Maybe: Banks Hill took the Breeders’ Cup and Mare Turf in 2001. But it seems the biggest opinion is sitting with Indian Ink, last year’s winner. Trained by Richard Hannon, based in East Everleigh Stables, Indian Ink just might surprise even the most experienced bookie.

Even if you’re not a hardcore better, a day out to Royal Ascot is sure to please. We’ve got tickets here at The Online Ticket Exchange - book them now!

Royal Ascot Gallery

2008-08-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

Royal Ascot Racecourse

2008-08-04T08:54:00.001-07:00

Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The first race, 'Her Majesty's Plate,' with a purse of 100 guineas, was held on August 11, 1711. Royal Ascot is one of the world renowned horse racing event that attracts throusands of people each year from all over the world. Royal Ascot is world's famous and prestigous horseracing events, where top class racing is combined with traditional style, giving the viewer a unique thinking and experience that they will never forget.
Ascot Racecourse is an English racecourse, located in the village of Ascot, Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 9 of the UK's 31 annual Group 1 races, the same number as Newmarket. The course is closely associated with the British Royal Family, being approximately six miles from Windsor Castle, and owned by the Crown Estate

Royal Ascot Tickets On Sale!

2008-08-04T08:20:00.000-07:00

If you are a keen of race who prefer to plan in advance, then the good news is the dates for Royal Ascot 2009 have now been announced. Royal Ascot 2009 starts on Monday 16th June 2009 through until Friday 20th June 2009. Ladies Day is on Wednesday 18th June 2009.

So, if you are looking to book the very best tickets for Royal Ascot, even if you can’t get the tickets, now would be a good opportunity to secure the best tickets. There are a lot of tickets agent who are selling Royal Ascot 2009 tickets. The list of popular ticket agents are as under: