Royal Ascot

The King and Queen arrive at Royal Ascot on Gold Cup Day

The King and Queen have arrived at Royal Ascot for the third day of the meeting and the highlight of the week – Gold Cup Day. Arriving at the Berkshire racecourse in the carriage procession, Their Majesties waved to the crowd of thousands who had gathered to get a glimpse of the couple. They were joined in the carriage procession by the Earl of Snowdon and Sir Mark Prescott who was…
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The King and Queen attend the second day of Royal Ascot as they are joined by Edward & Sophie

The King and Queen have attended the second day of Royal Ascot, much to the delight of the crowd in attendance. Their Majesties arrived as usual in the grand carriage procession down the straight course in front of the grandstands, before they headed inside the parade ring. The King & Queen were joined in their carriage bythe Earl & Countess of Halifax. Meanwhile, the…
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Do you know a mare from a filly? Here’s our Royal Ascot jargon buster

Royal Ascot 2023 is about to get underway, with Royal Central reporting live from the Berkshire course for the duration of the event. There’s a chance that you’ll be seeing some confusing racing language over the next five days, so here’s a helpful jargon buster. Allowance – Inexperienced riders, such as apprentices, are entitled to claim a reduction in the amount of weight they…
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Frankie Dettori says he would “love nothing better” than to ride a winner for The King & Queen at Royal Ascot

Frankie Dettori has said he would “love nothing better” than to ride a winner for The King and Queen at Royal Ascot next week. 52-year-old Dettori, who is retiring this year after a career spanning for over three decades, is hoping to mark his final Royal Ascot with a winner in the famous scarlet and purple silks. Speaking to Racing TV, Dettori said : “It was an honour to ride…
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