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The Ascot Gold Cup, 1834 by James Pollard. It is Britain's most prestigious event for "stayers" – horses which specialise in racing over long distances. It is traditionally held on the third day of the Royal Ascot meeting, which is known colloquially (but not officially) as Ladies' Day.
The race is now contested on the final day of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting. Prior to 2015 the race was also open to three-year-olds. It was restricted to four-year-olds and up when a new six furlong Group One race, the Commonwealth Cup, was created at the meeting for three-year-olds only in 2015. [2]
The event is named after St James's Palace, a royal residence during the Tudor period. It was established in 1834, and the inaugural race was a walkover . [ 1 ]
The Prince of Wales's Stakes is currently held on the second day of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting. Records. Most successful horse (2 wins): Connaught – 1969, 1970;
Royal Ascot: 3:40pm - The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. 15:23, Jamie Braidwood. The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) Highfield Princess 11/4. Artorious 7/2. Kinross 11/2.
It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile 3 furlongs and 211 yards (2,406 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July. It is Britain's most prestigious open-age flat race, and its roll of honour features some of the most highly acclaimed horses of the sport's recent history.
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