A beginner's guide to horse racing for Royal Ascot 2019

There are up to six races each day at Royal Ascot. The minimum bet is £2. The best of the best from the equestrian world take part in a variety of races at the Royal

The report is a confusing name for the condition of the track.

The British Horseracing Authority has seven terms from different types of condition: Heavy, Good, Soft, good to Firm, hard, medium, soft, and medium to firm. The factors that determine race track condition include surface conditions, soil type, surface density, porosity, compaction and moisture content.

A list of every horse entered into each race will be available online five days before the event. The name of the horse is at the top of a card, next to the colours worn by the jockey and above the name the owner. Horse's weight is listed and a star rating is also given.

There are a few easy steps for placing a bet. You choose the horse you want to bet on and where to place the bet: the tote, betting shops or the betting ring.

A beginner's guide to horse racing for Royal Ascot 2019. Decide whether you want to have a horse To Win or Each Way.

A beginner's guide to horse racing for Royal Ascot 2019 is available. There are a few terms which may help when placing a bet. The terms are: favourite, forecast, form, odds-on, stakes-at-the-starting-price, handicap, betting shop bookmakers and betting odds.

A beginner's guide to horse racing for Royal Ascot 2019. Favourite is the horse considered most likely to win. Forecast is a bet which involves predicting first and second place. Handicap is method of placing weights under jockeys’ saddles to even up the chances for every horse. Odds-On are when a horse is strongly fancied and the odds are less than evens.

There are many places to watch the horses at Royal Ascot. The strict dress code is important to check before you attend.