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The Ascot Stakes is a handicap race run over a marathon trip of just short of 2m 4F. One of the season’s leading long distance handicaps, it can often include runners from many leading National Hunt stables.
Below, you will find all the information you need to bet on the Ascot Stakes. 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 Ascot Stakes racecard and read our essential betting trends to help you find a winner.
Ascot Stakes Racecard
Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)
Although without a winner in this contest since 2018, Willie Mullins could be set to taste glory again with REACHING HIGH. The five-year-old was just touched off on his stable bow at Leopardstown and was denied a clear run when favourite for the 2025 renewal. A year-long absence shouldn't be an issue and, granted better luck, compensation could be on the cards. Joseph O'Brien is enjoying a fantastic season, with Chester Cup seventh Puturhandstogether well worth a second look, while last year's Cesarewitch hero Beylerbeyi is expected to prove more competitive back up in distance. Irish raiders Westminster Moon, Bunting and Galileo Dame add further spice to the mix.
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Ascot Stakes Overview
The Ascot Stakes is a flat handicap race that takes place annually at Royal Ascot. It is contested over a distance of 2 miles, 3 furlongs, and 210 yards at Ascot Racecourse. The race is open to horses that are aged four years and older.
The race is considered one of the toughest in betting due to flat and National Hunt trainers competing against each other. It is one of the longest races in the calendar so it’s a favourite for stayers.
One of the most fascinating aspects of this race is that horses often go on to compete in races at the Cheltenham Festival after running in this race. There have also been Ascot Gold Cup winners who first cut their teeth in this race earlier in their careers.
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
Ascot Stakes Betting Trends and Statistics
- 50% of the last 10 winners of the Ascot Stakes have weighed 9 stone 7 lbs or heavier.
- Only two of the previous 10 winning horses in this race have been priced as the favourite.
- Six out of the last 10 winners have been priced at 10/1 or longer heading into the race.
Previous Ascot Stakes Winners
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Ascot Stakes FAQ
Who won the Ascot Stakes 2023?
The 2023 edition of the Ascot Stakes was won by Ahorsewithnoname. William Buick was the winning jockey on the horse and Nicky Henderson was the victorious trainer.
Where is the Ascot Stakes?
The Ascot Stakes is run at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.
Where can I watch the Ascot Stakes?
The Ascot Stakes is available live on ITV1 and via Sky Sports Racing. Most bookmakers also offer a free live horse racing streaming service that allows customers to watch the race after placing their bets.
What is the prize money for the Ascot Stakes?
The total prize pool for the Ascot Stakes in 2024 is £110,000. The horse that finished in first place in the Ascot Stakes in 2023 received £51,540 in prize money.
When is the Ascot Stakes?
The 2024 Ascot Stakes is set to take place on Royal Ascot Day 1 with a 17:05 UK time start.
How many horses race in the Ascot Stakes?
19 horses competed in the 2023 edition of the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot.
