Ascot Chase Raceday Betting Tips
Ascot Chase Betting Tips
In the build-up to the Cheltenham Festival, one of the key races where we'll see top festival horses is the Ascot Chase. Contested annually at the royal course in Berkshire, it's normally one of the final preparation races for runners looking to head to the Queen Mother Champion Chase.
The uk horse racing betting markets for this race are packed full of top-class runners, and here at Bet UK, we've looked at today's horse racing betting odds to make our selections and top online horse betting tips.
Our 2023 Ascot Chase Day Betting Tips
Nap Of the Day
Fiddlerontheroof - 2:25 Ascot (Swinley Chase)
The first selection in our UK horse racing betting tips is Colin Tizzard-trained Fiddlerontheroof. A 9/4 chance in the UK horse racing betting online markets for this three-mile race, he was second last time out at Newbury in the Ladbrokes Trophy Chase. He also finished a valiant second behind Monkfish at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. His last victory came over a shorter distance, but given he has experience over this distance, we think he'll perform well here.
Result: 2nd - Vet said gelding lost its left hind shoe, a small error which could have led to the horse not meeting expectations on the day.
Dark Horse of the Day
First Flow - 3:35 (Ascot Chase)
When looking at the betting odds for the 2023 Ascot Chase, there isn't one horse that stands out. Shishkin is one of the favourites but after two bad defeats and Wind Surgery, who knows how he'll ride. Millers Bank has also recently undergone surgery, so we can't say for sure how the horse will perform. Aye Right is without a win in almost two years, so that leaves Pic D'Orhy, Fakir D'Oudairies and First Flow. The latter has recently lost to Pic D'Orhy but stuck around with one of the favourites to warrant a better price than 20/1.
As a horse with a good record at Ascot, First Flow could well be the dark horse here.
Result: UR - It was looking so good for First Flow as the horse started fantastically sitting in second before a mistake saw Jockey David Bass unseated. A harsh result for our Dark Horse of the Day.
Longshot of the Day
Bean In Trouble - 4:10 Ascot
Our longshot of the day in the horse racing betting online markets at Ascot is Bean In Trouble. A 9/1 chance for this race, he's featured strongly for Jonjo O'Neill even though he's been high up the weights, but we feel he'll appreciate softer ground this time rather than heavy, which could help his cause on a tricky Ascot track.
Result: 3rd - Bean In Trouble wasn't in contention to win the race due to Guillemot's excellent performance but the horse did come in third place, meaning a solid win for those that backed the horse each way.
About The Ascot Chase
Raced annually as Ascot, the Ascot Chase is a Grade One race open to horses aged five years and older. Run over two miles and five furlongs and will take in seventeen fences of the Ascot course and the famous Swinley bottom turn. First run in 1995, it has since become a crucial race when selecting runners who may head to Cheltenham and feature in the festival.
In regards to online betting, this is one of the races where the favourite tends to prevail at Ascot racecourse, in the last 10 years, five favourites have won this race and out of the other horses, the highest odds of the winner has sat at 4/1, this was when Dashel Drasher won in 2021 and Balder Succes won in 2015. If the favourite has finished the race, in the last 20 years, they haven't finished any lower than 5th and there hasn't been a winner over 14/1 in that time. So, if you're looking to bet on the Ascot Chase, which is arguably one of the most important jumps fixtures when it comes to the lead up to major races such as the King George VI Chase and the Ryanair Chase, the Ascot Chase is one to keep your eye on.
Ascot Chase Past Winners
Year | Horse | Winning Trainer |
--- | --- | --- | 2023 | Shishkin | Nicky Henderson 2022 | Fakir D'oudairies | Joseph O'Brien 2021 | Dashel Drasher | Jeremy Scott | 2020 | Riders On the Storm| Nigel Twiston-Davies | 2019 | Cyrmane | Paul Nicholls | 2018 | Waiting Patiently | Ruth Jefferson | 2017 | Cue Card | Colin Tizzard | 2016 | Silviniaco Conti | Paul Nicholls | 2015 | Balder Success | Alan King | 2014 | Captain Chris | Philip Hobbs | 2013 | Cue Card | Colin Tizzard | 2012 | Riverside Theatre | Nicky Henderson |
Ascot Chase Winning Trainer Stats
| Trainer | R-W-P |
|---|---|
| Paul Nicholls | 22-3-7 |
| Nicky Henderson | 14-3-5 |
| Alan King | 6-2-3 |
| Nicky Richards | 3-2-3 |
| Philip Hobbs | 7-1-3 |
If you're looking for a specific person to back, trainer Nicky Henderson looks to be a fantastic shout in general when it comes to this race, be sure to check up on the horse before you bet however, Henderson won't send a horse to this race for the sake of it but that doesn't mean it'll be a horse that you would expect to win the Ascot Chase.
Ascot Chase Betting Stats
When looking at the Ascot Chase, some betting trends of the last renewals stand out, one of which is 71% of runners and winners fell under odds of 10/1 or shorter and 73% of runners placed within their last two starts. It's also worth noting that 89% of runners trained in England when they last won, which is only proven by the lack of Irish trainers on the winning list.
*All odds from Bet UK’s betting markets correct at the time of writing.
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Ascot Racecourse Guide
The Royal Ascot festival is well known around the world. The world’s best horses meet at Ascot Racecourse for 5 full days of races. Regularly attended by the Queen, expect to see many of the royal family, with Meghan Markle even making her first appearance. Bet UK have put together a guide for everything you could possibly need to know about Ascot racecourse so you are prepared for the festival.
At Bet UK, you can find the latest horse racing betting odds for all Ascot races, as well as Royal Ascot betting tips over on our online blog.
Where is Ascot racecourse?
Ascot racecourse is in Berkshire in south east England. Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, the racecourse is still commonly associated with the royal family. In 1813, a Parliamentary Act of Enclosure protected the grounds area as a racecourse. The royal family have visited the site yearly since then. The royal family visit used to be the only meeting of the year, but these days, Ascot holds 26 different race days each year. With Ascot being such a famous, well known racecourse, it actually sees 10% of all race course visitors each year. The majority of those 10% will surely be over the 5 day Royal Ascot event.
How to get to Ascot racecourse
Driving to Ascot Racecourse
If you’re driving from London or from the North of England, drive on the M4 until the A332 Windsor bypass, then follow the signs for Ascot. If coming from the West, still travel on the M4, leaving at Junction 10 and again, following the signs towards Ascot. From the South and South East, follow the M3 until Junction 3, taking you onto the A332 towards Bracknell. Ascot will be signposted all along this road. Travelling from the Midlands, take the M40 towards junction 4. Then follow the A404 onto the M4 towards London. Leave the M4 at Junction 6 and follow the signs all the way to Ascot.
Car Parking at Ascot Racecourse
There are 8,000 car parking spaces at Ascot Racecourse. Parking can get busy, so it is advised to prebook a space. Disabled parking is also available, but again it is advised that you prebook. If you booked a full restaurant package for your trip to Ascot, your parking space should be included.
Getting the train to Ascot Racecourse
If you are travelling by train during Royal Ascot, regular trains run from London Waterloo, Reading and Guildford. The train journey only takes just under an hour if coming from London, and just under 30 minutes from Reading. The station is also only about a 10 minute walk from the racecourse so it’s not far away at all.
What is the course like at Ascot racecourse?
The course at Ascot is a triangular, right handed circuit that is 14 furlong long, with the run in being 2 ½ furlongs long. The run in leading up the the finish line is also uphill, so a horse’s stamina will be vital coming into the home stretch. The whole course is hilly, with some parts being fully downhill then leading into a slight rise. There are 2 ‘1 Mile’ course, one is a straight run and the other has a curve toward the end before the home straight. For the curved mile, the corner has become a lot stepper after a redevelopment, making it a much harder run for some.
Racing Meetings At Ascot racecourse
Ascot is of course home to world famous Royal Ascot festival. Races take place over 5 days, with 6 races on each day. Some of the races are some of the oldest in the world, with Thursday’s Gold Cup taking place each year since 1807. The Gold Cup is also one of 3 races in which the trophy is presented by a member of the royal family. The other 2 are also both prestigious and historic races. The Queen’s Vase was first ran in 1838, with the Royal Hunt Cup running yearly since 1843.
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