Seven things you need to know about Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot kicks off on June 14 for five days of quality racing, fine dining and pageantry. Racing Star's list of seven things you may not have known about Royal Asocot is a must.
Ascot Racecourse was founded by Queen Anne in 1711. It has received the patronage of a further 11 monarchs. The Ascot summer race meeting officially became a Royal week in 1911.
The Royal Enclosure was established in 1845 after the Emperor of Russia visited Ascot as a guest of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The area in front of the Royal Stand was reserved for the exclusive guests and the Household of King George III.
The races start on Tuesday, June 14 and last until Saturday, 18th. The Queen Anne Stakes starts at 2.30pm on the first day. Tickets start from £37 for a place in the Windsor Enclosure. A luxury hospitality day in Old Press Room costs £2,249 per person.
The official dress code for Royal Ascot is different for each enclosure. In the Windsor Enclosure, ladies are encouraged to dress in smart daywear with a hat or fascinator and men should wear a jacket, collared shirt and full-length trousers. The Royal Enclave has a strict dresscode, with dresses and skirts of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Dresses and tops with straps of one inch or greater are not permitted.
A typical day at Royal Ascot starts at 10.30 am with breakfast and coffee available. The Royal Procession arrives at 2 pm. After the Processions, the horses and jockeys take centre stage. At 6.10 pm, there are the final of seven top-quality flat races. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, party in the Village Enclosure continues until 9 pm and the day ends at 8 pm in Royal, Queen Anne and Windsor Enclosures.
Holyroodhouse in the Royal Enclosure offers fine dining with a modern flair from Michelin-starred chef Brett Graham. The Gallery is located 300 metres from the Winning Post and offers a five-course lunch with Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Champagne, canapés and caviar on arrival. Parade Ring is Royal Ascot’s most prestigious restaurant, being located adjacent to the royal box.
The Gold Cup is the oldest race at Royal Ascot. Yeats won the race four times, Stradivarius won it for 2018, 2019 and 2020. Sagaro won three times.
Racing Stars offers a different way of betting. It's a 'pool' betting system. The highest-scoring player for each meeting wins the designated jackpot. There are enhanced jackpots every day at Royal Ascot with a minimum of £200 available each day. There is a first-time deposit bonus of 150 tokens for £10.
