Ascot Racecourse,
founded in 1711 is the worlds most famous racecourse. The
very best Flat racing takes place at Ascot between March and October,
with
the main highlight undoubtedly being the internationally renowned
Royal Ascot in June. Other highlights include Diamond Day, featuring
the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Diamond Stakes, The Blue Square Shergar Cup, racings only team
competition and the BETDAQ Festival of racing, featuring The Queen
Elizabeth II Stakes
Choisir adds to his King's Stand win by taking Saturday's Golden
Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Mr Dinos, ridden by Kieren Fallon,
takes the Ascot Gold Cup. Odds-on favourite Russian Rhythm wins the
Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot is the premier Flat racing meeting of the season with
prestigious races aplenty and more than £3.3m in prize money
on offer. The major races are the six Group One events: The St James's
Palace Stakes, The Queen Anne Stakes, The Prince of Wales's Stakes,
The Gold Cup, The Coronation Stakes and The Golden Jubliee Stakes.