Publication date: 29 Aug 2022
About the Royal Ascot
The Royal Ascot (Ascot Gold Cup) is the most famous horse race in the world. They’ve been held annually since 1711 at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England.
Royal Ascot 2025
The Royal Ascot is not just a horse race, but a true celebration of aristocratic sport, tradition and fashion. In 2025, the legendary event will be held from 17 to 21 June at the famous Ascot racecourse, gathering the strongest jockeys, elite racehorses and a global audience.
2025 Programme
Over the course of five days, spectators will see 30 races, including the most prestigious:
Gold Cup – the main endurance test, held on Thursday, known as “Lady Day”.
Queen Anne Stakes – the opening race of the tournament, named after its founder.
Diamond Jubilee Stakes – a sprint classic, gathering the best in the world.
What to expect?
Royal Ascot 2025 once again promises to be a grand event, attracting top jockeys, million-dollar bets and exclusive parties. Traditional royal carriages, formal suits and an atmosphere of British grandeur make this race unique.
History of the Royal Ascot
The history of the Ascot Gold Cup dates back to 1711. It was then that Queen Anne saw an ideal place for horse racing in a wasteland. On 11 August she inaugurated the first of three heats. The length of the race in those days was 4 miles. Nowadays, the distance for the race is one to two miles (1200 to 2400 m).
Queen Elizabeth II is a big fan of royal horse racing. She has not missed a race since 1945.
Lester Piggott is a jockey who has won Royal Ascot 116 times. His career lasted from 1952 to 1993.
Until 2001, the whole event lasted 4 days, but in 2002 the Queen made a gift to herself for the anniversary of her accession to the throne and added another day.
Queen Elizabeth II personally presents the Gold Cup to the winner.
Previous horse races results
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2024 | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England | Jockey: Joe Fanning
Horse: Subjectivist |
| 2023 | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England | Jockey: Joe Fanning
Horse: Subjectivist |
| 2022 | Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire, England | Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Horse: Stradivarius |
Royal Ascot 2026
The exact dates of the next Royal Ascot horse race are not yet known.
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