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The Royal Hunt Cup is a handicap run on the straight course over a mile. It is open to three year olds or older. Established in 1843 it usually features a large field of seasoned handicappers and the occasional lightly raced unexposed type. It is one of the most competitive one mile handicaps of the season.
Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the Royal Hunt Cup. Our proven tipsters will provide their top picks the day before the race. You can also gain key insights on the runners and riders through our Royal Hunt Cup racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.
Royal Hunt Cup Racecard
Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Str)
HOLLOWAY BOY won the Chesham on debut at this meeting four years ago and seems to save some of his best performances for Ascot, notably when a solid fourth in the Jersey (2023), fifth in this race two years ago and a neck second in last year's Balmoral on Champions Day. Karl Burke's charge has finished behind some very smart horses in Dubai this year and his prep race for this went well in the Paradise Stakes here last month. He's got top weight on his return to handicap company, but Jack Nicholls takes 5lb off and he could go well at generous odds. Indalo represents last year's winning handler and there is a lot to like about his profile, while Classic beat him narrowly at Newbury and also comes into calculations. The latter's stable companion Linwood isn't without an each-way squeak and similar sentiments apply to La Botte.
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Royal Hunt Cup Overview
The Royal Hunt Cup is a handicap-level flat race for horses aged three years or older. It takes place over a mile on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse, in Berkshire, UK every June.
It was first run in 1843 over 7 furlongs and 166 yards and was first won by Knight of the Whistle with second place dead-heating between Bourra Tomacha, Garry Owen and Epaulette.
It was shortened to 7 furlongs and 155 yards in 1930 and lengthened to its present distance of 1 mile in 1956. Now it is one of three races at Royal Ascot, along with the Gold Cup and Queen’s Vase, where winning owners are permitted to keep the trophy.
The only horse to have won it more than once is Master Vote, back in 1947 and 1948. The two most successful jockeys are Charles Wood and Lester Piggott, with four wins each.
All Royal Ascot Races
13.30 – Queen Anne Stakes
14.10 – Coventry Stakes
14.50 – King’s Stand Stakes
15.10 – St James’s Palace Stakes
15.40 – Ascot Stakes
16.10 – Wolferton Stakes
16.50 – Copper Horse Stakes Handicap
14.30 – Queen Mary Stakes
15.05 – Kensington Palace Stakes
15.45 – Duke Of Cambridge Stakes
16.25 – Prince Of Wales’s Stakes
17.05 – Royal Hunt Cup
17.40 – Queen’s Vase
18.15 – Windsor Castle Stakes
14.30 – Norfolk Stakes
15.05 – King George V Stakes
15.45 – Ribblesdale Stakes
16.25 – Ascot Gold Cup
17.05 – Britannia Stakes
17.40 – Hampton Court Stakes
18.15 – Buckingham Palace Stakes
14.30 – Albany Stakes
15.05 – Commonwealth Cup
15.45 – Coronation Stakes
16.25 – Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
17.05 – Sandringham Stakes
17.40 – King Edward VII Stakes
18.15 – Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes
14.30 – Chesham Stakes
15.05 – Hardwicke Stakes
15.45 – Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
16.25 – Jersey Stakes
17.05 – Wokingham Stakes
17.40 – Golden Gates Stakes
18.15 – Queen Alexandra Stakes
Royal Hunt Cup Betting Trends and Statistics
- The ideal weight range is 9st to 9st 5lbs. Over the last 10 years, there have been 148 runners outside this range and they have all lost.
- Horses that have had between 12 and 17 runs have a good record with 5 wins from 65 runs and a profit of £72.
- Horses aged 4 have the best record with 7 winners from 127 runners and a profit of 12 points.
- A decent rest is desirable. Horses that last ran more than 37 days ago have 6 wins from 123 runs and a profit of 52 points.
- The ideal forecast odds range is 8/1 to 16/1 with 7 wins from 91 runs and a profit of 33 points.
Royal Hunt Cup Winners
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Royal Hunt Cup FAQ
Who won the Royal Hunt Cup 2023?
The 2023 edition of the Royal Hunt Cup was won by Jimi Hendrix. Rossa Ryan was the winning jockey on the horse and the winning trainer was Ralph Beckett.
Where is the Royal Hunt Cup?
The Royal Hunt Cup is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Where can I watch the Royal Hunt Cup?
The Royal Hunt Cup is available to watch live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. Most bookmakers have a free live horse racing streaming function that gives punters the ability to watch the action after placing their bets on the racing.
What is the prize money for the Royal Hunt Cup?
The total prize pool for the Royal Hunt Cup in 2024 is £175,000. The prize money for 1st place in the Royal Hunt Cup in 2023 was £90,195.
When is the Royal Hunt Cup?
The 2024 Royal Hunt Cup is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 2 with a 17:05 UK time start.
How many horses race in the Royal Hunt Cup?
30 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot.
