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10 Mar
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FROM ASCOT TO CHELTENHAM: THE 2025 FESTIVAL CONTENDERS
The 2024/25 Jumps season has already delivered thrilling moments at Ascot, with standout performances setting the stage for success at the highest level. With the Cheltenham Festival approaching, many of Ascot’s leading contenders now look to translate their form onto Jumps racing’s biggest stage. But no matter what happens over at Prestbury Park, Ascot remains a crucial proving ground for future stars, and some of this season’s standout names have already displayed their talents in Berkshire.
26 Feb
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ASCOT, THE JOCKEY CLUB AND CHURCHILL DOWNS EXTEND WILD CARD INITIATIVE FOR AMERICAN RUNNERS
Ascot Racecourse, The Jockey Club and Churchill Downs today announce an extension of the ‘wild card’ entry initiative launched last year that ties together Royal Ascot, the Betfred Derby Festival and the Kentucky Derby meeting at Churchill Downs.
24 Feb
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ASCOT UNVEILS THE 2025 ROYAL ASCOT MILLINERY COLLECTIVE
Marking a decade of sartorial brilliance, the Royal Ascot Millinery Collective celebrates its 10th anniversary with its inaugural, exclusive London Fashion Week presentation of 10 bespoke designs created exclusively for Royal Ascot.
24 Feb
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ASCOT NAMED AS ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S LEADING RACECOURSES FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Ascot Racecourse has been named as one of the leading racecourses in the country for customer service. Based on the results of the Racecourse Association’s annual Quality Assured Racecourse Scheme (QARS), Ascot was listed alongside the likes of York, Newmarket and Cheltenham as one of the top 15 racecourses in Britain following an independent assessment by the AA.
18 Feb
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FIVE GROUP 1 RACES, PLUS NEW £250,000 TWO-YEAR-OLD RACE SCHEDULED FOR QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY AT ASCOT
QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot will become the first British raceday to stage five Group 1 races following the upgrade of the QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup. Prize money for the race will also be increased to £500,000 this year, bringing it into line with the Fillies & Mares and Sprint races.
17 Feb
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RACING ROUND UP- BETFAIR ASCOT CHASE RACEDAY
It was a fantastic day of competitive racing across the card for the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday. Pic D’Orhy made it back-to-back victories in the Betfair Ascot Chase as he ran out a ready winner under a fine ride from Harry Cobden to give trainer Paul Nicholls a first Grade 1 victory of the season.
