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Over its 300-year history, Ascot has established itself as a national institution, with Royal Ascot being the centerpiece of the British summer social calendar and the ultimate stage for the best racehorses in the world. [1] The racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne.
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 BBC broadcasts horse racing for the first time when it televises races from Ascot. [1] 1952. No events. 1953. The Scottish Grand National is shown on television for the first time. It was also shown the following year, but then wasn't screened again until 1969. 1954. No events. 1955. ITV launches, and shows horse racing from its earliest ...
Take a look back at Royal Ascot with photos of the annual horse racing event from 1935 until now.
The Hardwicke Stakes is now held on the final day of the five-day Royal Ascot meeting. The leading horses often return to the venue to compete in the following month's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The first to win both races in the same year was Aureole in 1954, and the most recent was Harbinger in 2010.
horseracingintfed.com – International Federation of Horseracing Authorities – Race Detail (2018). pedigreequery.com – King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Ascot. tbheritage.com – King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes. Abelson, Edward; John Tyrrel (1993). The Breedon Book of Horse Racing Records. Breedon Books. pp. 122 ...
The Britannia Stakes is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old colts and geldings. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres) on the straight course, and it is scheduled to take place each year in June on the third day of the Royal Ascot meeting.
Frankie Dettori is riding his final race at Royal Ascot on Knockbrex. Royal Ascot: 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes. 17:21, Jamie Braidwood. 5:35pm - The Golden Gates Stakes. Knockbrex 4/1.