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Ascot Racecourse Guide 2026 — Fixtures, Tips & Best Bookies

Headline Meeting: Royal Ascot · 16–20 June 2026

Britain's most valuable race meeting — £10.65 million prize pot across 35 races over five days, including 8 Group 1 races (Queen Anne, King Charles III, St James's Palace, Prince of Wales's, Ascot Gold Cup, Commonwealth Cup, Coronation Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee). The course also stages QIPCO British Champions Day in October.

£10.65m prize pot
Royal Ascot
8 Group 1 races
Royal meeting
286k attendance
Five days
Since 1711
Royal heritage

Upcoming Ascot Meetings

Next confirmed meets at Ascot. Tap any meeting for the full racecard, tips and best Free Bets.

16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026
3 races
First off: 2:30
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17 Jun 2026
17 Jun 2026
2 races
First off: 4:20
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18 Jun 2026
18 Jun 2026
1 races
First off: 4:15
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19 Jun 2026
19 Jun 2026
2 races
First off: 3:05
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Flat Festival

Royal Ascot 2026

16–20 June 2026

Britain's most valuable race meeting. Five days, £10.65 million in prize money across 35 races and 8 Group 1 races — the Queen Anne and King Charles III open the meeting on Tuesday, the Gold Cup on Thursday…

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Best UK Bookmakers for Ascot Racing

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★ Best Overall
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Betfred
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