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Ascot racecourse
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Ascot, Berkshire

Ascot Racecourse

Where tradition meets flat racing excellence

Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with British horse racing royalty. Founded by Queen Anne in 1711, it hosts the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting each June, drawing visitors from around the globe.

Established1711
Capacity80,000
Signature RaceRoyal Ascot Gold Cup
PostcodeSL5 7JX
Nearest StationAscot
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Ascot Guides & Articles

Everything you need to know about Ascot Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.

Royal Ascot: Your Complete Festival Guide

Royal Ascot: Your Complete Festival Guide

Five days of the finest flat racing in the world, plus fashion, tradition and royalty. Everything you need to know about Royal Ascot.

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Frankel at Ascot: The Greatest Horse of His Generation

Frankel at Ascot: The Greatest Horse of His Generation

Frankel was unbeaten in 14 races and is widely considered the greatest racehorse of his era. Here's the full story of his career at Royal Ascot.

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Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot: Ladies Day Complete Guide

Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot: Ladies Day Complete Guide

Gold Cup Day is the Thursday of Royal Ascot — the most spectacular day of the week. Here's your complete guide to the Gold Cup, Ladies Day, and everything in between.

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Betting at Ascot Racecourse: Complete Guide

Betting at Ascot Racecourse: Complete Guide

Course-specific betting guide for Ascot covering Royal Ascot, QIPCO Champions Day, the jumps season, draw bias on the straight course, going analysis, and trainer trends.

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A Day Out at Ascot Racecourse

A Day Out at Ascot Racecourse

What to expect from a day at Ascot — enclosures, dress code, and the full experience.

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Royal Ascot 2026 Guide | Dates, Dress Code, Tickets & Betting Tips

Royal Ascot 2026 Guide | Dates, Dress Code, Tickets & Betting Tips

Complete Royal Ascot 2026 guide — race dates (16–20 June), dress code by enclosure, how to buy tickets, course layout, and the best betting angles.

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Frankel: The Complete Guide

Frankel: The Complete Guide

The complete story of Frankel — the unbeaten champion and one of the greatest racehorses of all time.

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Ladies Day at Ascot

Ladies Day at Ascot

What to expect from Ladies Day at Royal Ascot — fashion, racing, and a great day out.

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Royal Ascot: Complete Guide

Royal Ascot: Complete Guide

Your complete guide to Royal Ascot — key races, dress code, and how to enjoy the meeting.

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The History of Ascot Racecourse

The History of Ascot Racecourse

The history of Ascot Racecourse from Queen Anne to the present day.

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