After a fantastic day of racing on Day 1 of Royal Ascot, we head into day two of the event with high expectations for major races such as the Queen Mary Stakes, the Duke of Cambridge Stakes and the Queens Vase.

Official Royal Ascot Day 2 tips will be added underneath each race once the racecards are completed, so be sure to check back closer towards the festival for more information.

Royal Ascot Day Two: Racecard

Royal Ascot Day 2 Betting Tips

The second day of Royal Ascot 2024 puts the middle-distance horses front and centre with the feature Prince Of Wales's Stakes (16:20), but for punters it is all about the straight-course races on the card.

Auguste Rodin and Inspiral will clash in the feature, before 30 horses charge down Ascot's straight mile in the Royal Hunt Cup (17:05). Another 25 fillies and mares will go in the following Kensington Palace Stakes (17:40), making for a betting day to remember if you get it right.

There are seven races in all at Royal Ascot on Thursday and here are our selections in each of them.

14:30 - Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2, 5f)

While a draw in the middle is no bad thing at Ascot, it can create uncertainty and especially for inexperienced two-year-olds. Plenty of the market leaders are drawn there, so take a chance on high-drawn MIGHTY ERIU, who gave Tunbridge Wells a bit of a fright at the Curragh on her debut and ought to suit dropping back to five furlongs. She has since been bought privately by Qatar Racing, so she is expected to have a bright future.

Selection: Mighty Eriu @ 20/1

15:05 - Queen's Vase (Group 2, 1m6f)

Ryan Moore might have chosen wrong here, as Illinois could be eclipsed by stablemate HIGHBURY in this Group 2 that is generally seen as the first major St Leger trial. The selection has run only twice, and still looked green when winning a maiden at Leopardstown last time, but he won that race by a huge margin and the horses behind have all come out and improved since. He needs to be taken seriously stepping up in class.

Selection: Highbury @ 3/1

15:45 - Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2, 1m)

It looks worth taking a chance on DOOM improving for the conditions she will face today. She has recently been running around seven furlongs on soft ground in Ireland and France. On breeding, she wants both a mile and fast ground. Her dam had lots of form on firm in the States and her sire Dubawi is more of a stamina influence, with a great record at Ascot. In a race where none of the market leaders are solid, she appeals as a bet.

Selection: Doom @ 12/1

16:25 - Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1, 1m2f)

You could not set your watch by either Auguste Rodin or Inspiral, so take a chance on HORIZON DORE who will have been well prepared for this race. He was third in the Champion Stakes over course and distance in October and has been knocking on the door in Group 1s of late. If he handles the faster ground, which visual impressions suggest he will, then he could give the big two a serious fright.

Selection: Horizon Dore @ 13/2

17:05 - Royal Hunt Cup (1m)

This time last year, PEROTTO was a serious gamble for the Hunt Cup. He was sent off 7-1, but could finish only tenth. He has since shown that he is a serious horse in mile handicaps, including at Ascot as he won at the Shergar Cup meeting here on his most recent outing. The lack of a recent run is of no great concern, given how central this race is likely to have been for his connections' plan for the season, and he remains low-mileage for his current yard.

Selection: Perotto @ 20/1

17:40 - Kensington Palace Stakes (1m)

Jamie Spencer, who rides the straight mile at Ascot so well, has opted to team up with Edward Bethell for just the third time ever to ride his unexposed filly ELIM. She was sent off favourite on her reappearance, but looked just shy of a run. She will be spot on now and is one of the most interesting in this deep field.

Selection: Elim @ 5/1

18:15 - Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed, 5f)

The Aidan O'Brien-trained TREASURE ISLE looked like an old pro on his last run at Naas. He shot out of the stalls, soon made it to the front and did not see a rival in his way all the way to the line. O'Brien tends to press on with one or two juveniles for Royal Ascot and this son of No Nay Never, who was himself a Royal Ascot winner over five furlongs at two, looks to be one of his favoured sorts this year. Expect Treasure Isle to come out quickly and lead the field for much of the way - hopefully all of the way.

Selection: Treasure Isle @ 9/2

Royal Ascot goes through the midpoint on Thursday, and it's the flagship afternoon with the Gold Cup itself the main dish.

Aside from the big race, there's the Norfolk, Ribblesdale and Hampton Court in terms of group-race action, while Thursday's handicaps include the King George V Stakes and the Britannia Stakes before the closing Buckingham Palace Stakes.

Here are our fancies for day three at Royal Ascot.

Royal Ascot Day 3 Race Tips

Ladies' day at Royal Ascot is always saved for the meeting's marquee race, the Gold Cup. While a bit of a throwback these days, this 2m4f race has a heritage that very few races can match.

It is the centrepiece of another fantastic betting card at Ascot, which also features the Norfolk Stakes (3.05), the Ribblesdale Stakes (3.45) and a particularly exciting renewal of the Hampton Court Stakes (5.40), which has attracted the French Derby runner-up. There are also handicaps galore and we have selected our best bets in all seven races.

14:30 - Norfolk Stakes (Group 2, 5f)

Expect the action in the Norfolk Stakes to favour the near side, as form leaders WHISTLEJACKET and Arizona Blaze are both drawn on that side. It is hard to get away from the former, who has already beaten Arizona Blaze and did so looking like he would devour Ascot's stiff finish. This could be the juvenile performance of the week.

Selection: Whistlejacket @ 11/10

15:05 - King George V Stakes (1m4f)

Strangely, in big-field races over 1m4f at Ascot you want to be drawn high rather than low. That is just another factor that goes in favour of GOING THE DISTANCE. He is progressive, has proved himself over almost as far a trip and his dam had loads of form on quick ground. He will break from stall 18 and rates as a serious contender in a race that his trainer Ralph Beckett won three years ago with Surefire.

Selection: Going The Distance @ 13/2

15:45 - Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2, 1m4f)

This is a rerun of the Oaks for horses that were not forward enough to go to Epsom. It has also been dominated by trainers named O'Brien and Gosden. Ralph Beckett is likely to take more of a hand, the way he is going, and FOREST FAIRY looks a good-value option in this year's race. She was fast-tracked to the Oaks, but either the softer ground or the track caught her out. She rolled around under pressure and finished only seventh. Back on better ground, she can get back on track.

Selection: Forest Fairy @ 10/1

16:25 - Gold Cup (Group 1, 2m4f)

Kyprios is the best horse in the Gold Cup and has a good record of getting the job done, but his quirks are there for all to see. His main danger is TRAWLERMAN, who beat him in the Long Distance Cup here in October and ran a satisfactory prep race in Dubai when last seen. Trawlerman suits Ascot, he has more form on quick ground than most of the field and remains more open to improvement than most, especially at this extreme trip. He is the standout selection at the prices.

Selection: Trawlerman @ 7/1

17:05 - Britannia Stakes (1m)

On Ascot's straight course, you need to travel well and stay the trip thoroughly. INVOLVEMENT scores well on both factors, having gone smoothly through a warm handicap at Haydock last time and on his previous run having run with credit over an extended mile. His dam was third in the Oaks, which boosts his stamina and class credentials. While a bit of luck is always needed, he ticks plenty of boxes here.

Selection: Involvement @ 12/1

17:40 - Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3, 1m2f)

The Hampton Court has been going through a lean spell but this running looks like a cracker. First Look was second in the Prix du Jockey Club, the French Derby, last time. He could be eclipsed here by KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup, a hot handicap which has often pointed towards this race, by four lengths last time. He did it off a slow pace, too, which makes trouncing the field like he did that bit more difficult. He looks Group class and can master First Look.

Selection: King's Gambit '@ 2/1

18:15 - Buckingham Palace Stakes (7f)

Plenty of punters will have been guilty of giving FRESH chance after chance. Surely there can be no excuses today. The ground is quick, which is what suits him best. He is drawn in stall 30, which is typically the 'right' side on Ascot's straight course. And he is running over 7f, which appeals as his ideal trip. Hayley Turner rides Ascot well and is no negative to be on his back. Today could be the day for Fresh.

Selection: Fresh @ 12/1

Background on Royal Ascot Day 3

The history of Royal Ascot dates back to the early 1700s, but over the years, this racing event has developed further to bring a broader range of races for spectators. It has since gone on to become one of the more popular racing events in the UK, including a host of Grade 1 races.

Thursday of Royal Ascot will bring the following races; the Ribblesdale Stakes and Gold Cup. Each of these is different in its own way, and you will be able to find different runners participating.

In advance of the races getting underway on Day 3 of Royal Ascot, you can look at the historical results from previous years, providing information on the most successful jockeys, trainers and horses.

Bet on Royal Ascot

Top Races and Contenders

Regarding day 3 of Royal Ascot, the tips and strategies applied to each race will vary due to the difference in runners and the layout of the race. That said, many of the general betting tips will remain the same across the events.

Over the course of the day, there will be a total of seven races which will include the Norfolk Stakes, King George V Stakes, Ribblesdale Stakes, Gold Cup, Britannia Stakes, Hampton Court Stakes and the Buckingham Palace Stakes. Of these races, the Gold Cup and Ribblesdale Stakes are the highlights for the day.

Ribblesdale Stakes

The Ribblesdale Stakes is run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs and is open to fillies of three years or older.

Looking at key statistics from previous years, John Gosden is the most successful trainer, potentially offering a signal that his runners tend to fare well in the Ribblesdale Stakes.

Bet on the Ribblesdale Stakes

Gold Cup

The Ascot Gold Cup is a Group 1 race that is run over two miles and four furlongs. Over the last few years, favourites have been successful in the Ascot Gold Cup, having won six from the last 10.

John Gosden is the notable trainer from the previous ten races, as his runner has gone on to win four consecutive races from 2018 to 2021.

Bet on the Ascot Gold Cup

Norfolk Stakes

This Group 2 race covers a distance of five furlongs, with only two-year-olds being accepted into the race. When looking at the previous ten winners, Aidan O’Brien ranks among the most successful with two winners coming in the years of 2017 and 2015.

Bet on the Norfolk Stakes

King George V Stakes

This handicap race covers a distance of one mile and four furlongs. Regarding trainers, Mark Johnston and Sir Michael Stoute have recorded the best success, with Johnston noting six winners and Stoute marking down four.

One of the most notable trends for this race is the lack of winners that have previously won a Group 1-3 race.

Britannia Stakes

Britannia Stakes is identified as a one-mile handicap race that is open to runners of three years old. Looking at the statistics from recent races, a majority have had a top-three finish within the last two starts. As well as this, these runners have typically received ratings of more than 90.

Hampton Court Stakes

As a one-mile and two-furlong race, the Hampton Court Stakes is available to runners of three years old, competing across a flat track. Among the previous winners of past races, the majority finished in a top 3 placement in their last run.

Buckingham Palace Stakes

Kicking off at 18:10 on day 3 of Royal Ascot, the Buckingham Palace Stakes will be run over a distance of seven furlongs, and it will be open to runners of three years or older.

From the historical statistics of this race in recent years, the Buckingham Palace Stakes winners have typically been aged four or five on average, signalling that more experienced runners are the potential favourites.

Royal Ascot - Day 3 Betting Strategies

Royal Ascot Day 3 tips vary depending on the race you want to bet on; however, some generic tips can be applied throughout the day.

Firstly, the conditions on the day can impact the outcome of each race, as some runners can perform better on a harder surface. For example, if there is a lot of rain on day three or even the day before, the ground is likely to be softer, making the conditions more difficult for the runners to compete.

You can also browse the statistics for the previous ten races, offering insights into the most successful trainers, jockeys and runners for each meeting on day 3 of Royal Ascot.

Although you can't guarantee wins with betting strategies, they are useful to have when it comes to managing your budget and making the best potential selections across all the races available.

Royal Ascot Day 3 Summary

Day 3 of Royal Ascot will take place on Thursday 22nd June 2023, and has become well-known as Ladies' Day. Alongside the amazing fashion selections, there is also a selection of races available, with betting markets constantly being updated as the races quickly approach.

All eyes are on Royal Ascot as the penultimate day of the iconic racing festival gets underway in Berkshire. After three days of racing, we’ve seen some interesting prospects land wins and some top jockeys miss out on Group 1 contests. However, on day four, the racing is all focused on the King Edward VII and the Commonwealth Cup.

Before placing your bets on the Group 1 contests, we have a complete range of Royal Ascot betting tips, which will include the horses that can potentially make an impact or those who can defy the odds and land a longshot win.

Royal Ascot Day Four Betting Tips

Royal Ascot carries on with its penultimate day on Friday afternoon and there’s more Group 1 action in the shape of the Coronation Stakes and the Commonwealth Cup.

The Group 3 Albany Stakes kicks off proceedings and here we have provided analysis and selections for all seven races on Friday’s card.

2.30 Ascot - Albany Stakes (Fillies’ Group 3, 6f)

This might be a bit more open than the betting suggests and one that could be worth chancing is Burning Pine.

This is a juvenile contest that Wesley Ward hasn’t managed to win at this meeting but this daughter of Nyquist couldn’t have been much more impressive when winning on debut at Keeneland and her pedigree suggests she will be fine on both turf and over this longer trip.

Selection: Burning Pine @ 14/1

3.05 Ascot - Commonwealth Cup (Group 1, 6f)

This should be fairly straightforward for Inisherin who couldn’t have been much more impressive when landing the Group 3 Sandy Lane at Haydock recently.

That was his first go at sprint trips having shown lots of speed in the 2,000 Guineas previously and there’s every chance there will be more to come over this distance throughout the season.

Selection: Inisherin @ 2/1

3.45 Ascot - Coronation Stakes (Fillies’ Group 1, 1m)

Ryan Moore is riding out of his skin at present and he has a good chance to enhance his numbers for this week with Opera Singer.

The Justify filly was a Group 1 winner as a juvenile and shaped with plenty of encouragement on her return to action last month in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. The yard’s horses are in better form now and she can get her head back in front in what looks like a below par renewal; particularly with the possibility of Moore getting things his own way on the front end.

Selection: Opera Singer @ 11/8

4.25 Ascot - Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap, 1m4f)

Sir Mark Prescott has already won a staying handicap this week and he might win another handicap with Sea King.

The five-year-old met plenty of trouble in running before going on to score at Ripon last month, an effort worth marking up, and a 3lb higher mark certainly looks on the lenient side from the assessor.

Selection: Sea King @ 12/1

5.05 Ascot - Sandringham Stakes (Fillies' Handicap, 1m)

A case can be made for a fair few of these but one that might be worth a small each-way investment is Arisaig.

She got back on track at Lingfield last time out when seemingly relishing a switch to hold up tactics and there’s no better man than her jockey Jamie Spencer on the straight course at Ascot to deploy those tactics again.

Selection: Arisaig @ 20/1

5.40 Ascot - King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2, 1m4f)

Voyage didn’t get to show what he could do in the Derby last time when unseating when coming out of the gates but that was bad luck and he’s interesting on his return here.

He had looked like a really nice prospect when winning at Newbury on his debut and it would be no surprise to see him take a major step forward here.

Selection: Voyage @ 10/1

6.15 Ascot - Palace Of Holyrood House Stakes (Handicap, 5f)

Plenty in with claims in the day four finale but one that should run a decent race is Jubilee Walk in his bid for a four-timer having made it 2-2 this season with last month’s York score.

He showed a really useful turn of foot when winning on the Knavesmire and the handicapper hasn’t been too harsh with his revised mark. His speed will be an asset here and a low draw might be no bad thing at this point in the week, while jockey Oisin Murphy has been enjoying a stellar time of it at Royal Ascot.

Selection: Jubilee Walk @ 13/2

About Royal Ascot Day 4

Headlined by the Commonwealth Cup which is the feature race, Royal Ascot Day 4 consists of seven races of different categories, including Group 1 and Group 2 wins. Many of the races on the Day 4 have specific entry criteria, including those which are open only to fillies and those which are open to horses of a specific age.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Races

• Albany Stakes
• King Edward VII Stakes
• Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
• Commonwealth Stakes
• Coronation Stakes
• Sandringham Stakes
• Palace of Holyrood House Stakes

Royal Ascot Day 4 Trends

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 1: Albany Stakes

The first race of Royal Ascot Day 4 is the Albany Stakes. A race open only to two-year-old fillies; previous winners of this race include Meditate and Dandalla. Classed as a group 3, s it gives the youngsters a chance to shine. The jockey with the most wins in the Albany Stakes is Jamie Spencer, with four wins. However, if you prefer to follow betting trends, a key one could be that ten of the last twelve winners were drawn in stall 12 or higher.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 2: King Edward VII Stakes

The second race of Royal Ascot Day 4 is the King Edward VII Stakes. A group 2 horse race, the race is open to three-year-old colts and geldings; it was first contested in 1834 and was originally known as the Ascot Derby. Recently won by horses such as Pyledriver, Alenquer and Japan, King Edward is a high-quality race for horses to participate in. When it comes to winners of this race, horses with previous course form don’t tend to perform well, and given that this is a destination for many derby horses, it will be full of high-calibre horses.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 3: Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

The third race of the day at Royal Ascot is the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, and this race is one of the longest on the card at Ascot, with a distance of one mile and three furlongs. Renamed to its current title in 1999, the race has been won by horses such as Quickthorn and Dash of Spice. Looking at the trends in this race, eight out of the last 12 winners of this race also won their last race, so this is a stat to pay attention to when making your selections.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 4: Commonwealth Cup

The feature race on Day 4 of Royal Ascot is The Commonwealth Cup. Part of the British Champion Series, this six-furlong race is open to colts and fillies aged three-year-old. Introduced to the festival in 2015, the race has a strong history with winners such as Caravaggio, Eqitdaar, and Perfect Power. Even though it’s only undertaken a few renewals, seven of the last eight winners also won a Group 1 race.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 5: Coronation Stakes

The Coronation Stakes is the second Group 1 race to take place on Day 4 of Royal Ascot and is a race open to three-year-old fillies only. Covering seven furlongs of Ascot racecourse, it was established in 1840 and has a long history of providing top-class winners, including horses such as Alcohol Free, Winter and Alpha Centauri. In terms of trends for this race, the best place punters should be looking for potential winners is the 1000 Guineas and Irish 1000 Guineas.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 6: Sandringham Stakes

The penultimate race on Day Four of Royal Ascot is the Sandringham Stakes, and this is a handicap race which is open to three-year-old fillies. A popular race, horses such as Create Belief and Onassis have managed to pick up wins in this race. It’s also a key race that has been won by a female jockey, including Hayley Turner, who has two victories in the race in recent years.

Royal Ascot Day 4 Race 7: Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes

The final race on Day 4 of Royal Ascot is the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes. Run over five furlongs, this fast and furious race has only been on the card for three years but has proved a popular addition. Another race in which Hayley Turner has shown her success, and it’s also a race where favourites have prevailed.