The world-renowned Royal Ascot meeting will take place from 16 to 20 June at Ascot Racecourse in Great Britain, featuring a total of 35 races, including eight Group 1 races. Bringing together the world’s top horses, trainers, and jockeys, the event is a showcase of elite racing. Royal Ascot attracts more than 250,000 spectators annually and is broadcast to audiences across numerous countries. As an international racing festival that blends horse racing, heritage, and modern social culture, it has also attracted Hong Kong contenders, including “Cape of Good Hope” (2005) and “Little Bridge” (2012), both of whom delivered outstanding performances on this prestigious stage.

Race meetings rich in cultural significance

With a history spanning over 300 years, Royal Ascot was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, a racing enthusiast. The meetings embody royal tradition—each race day begins with the iconic Royal Procession, in which members of the Royal Family arrive in horse-drawn carriages.

Each of the five days carries its own unique highlights: The Opening Race features the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes; Day Two’s spotlight is on the middle-distance championship, the Prince of Wales’s Stakes; Day Three marks the running of the traditional feature, the Gold Cup, the oldest race of the meeting and a battle over long distances; Day Four, the Commonwealth Cup, and on the final day, the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes provide stages for three years old and four years old or up sprinters respectively to demonstrate their speed and power.

A racecourse defined by style and elegance

Ascot Racecourse offers various viewing enclosures, with the prestigious Royal Enclosure exclusive for qualified members and subject to dress codes. Gentlemen are required to wear morning dress with top hats, while ladies attend in formal attire complemented by elaborate hats. The official website offers a checklist for female racegoers, including essentials such as sun protection, plasters for all-day wear in high heels, and hair accessories to secure hats.

World Pool on offer for Royal Ascot

The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting* all five days (S1-S5) of Royal Ascot from 16 to 20 June. World Pool will be offered (Win, Place, Quinella, Quinella Place, Forecast, Tierce and Treble) to ensure maximum liquidity for racegoers.

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