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Royal Ascot evolved from the first four-day race meeting held at Ascot in 1768, although the meeting as it is known today only really started to take shape with the introduction of The Gold Cup in 1807. [16] Until 1939, Royal Ascot was the only race meeting held at the racecourse.
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.
Royal Ascot: 2:30pm - The Chesham Stakes. 14:34, Jamie Braidwood. Snellen (12/1) just edges ahead of Pearls And Rubies to get the opening win of the day in the Chesham Stakes! Pearls and Rubies ...
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): ... 2023 Mostahdaf: 5 ...
Prince William and Princess Kate. Tim Rooke/Shutterstock Prince William and Princess Kate are off to the races at the 2023 Royal Ascot. The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, made their first ...
Here, see all the best photos of the British royal family at the 2023 Royal Ascot: Day Five: June 24, 2023. King Charles and Queen Camilla were in attendance on all five days.
In 2023 the race was given its present title, to honour the memory of the Queen and retain the connection with the three jubilees celebrated since 2002. [1] The Platinum Jubilee Stakes became part of a new international race series, the Global Sprint Challenge, in 2005. The race is now contested on the final day of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting.
The third day of the Royal Ascot, the Gold Cup, coincides with what is colloquially known as ‘Ladies’ Day,’ a term first used in 1823. ... June 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Why Thursday Is Ladies ...