Royal Ascot Betting Guide

Royal Ascot betting is a rich part of the golden tradition of the sport of kings.

Every June, tens of thousands of spectators flock to the Berkshire race course for an event which has become a part of the British sporting calendar – and Royal Ascot betting takes its place along other jewels in the sporting crown such as Wimbledon, the British Grand Prix, the Open championship and Henley Regatta.

Ascot stages 25 days of racing over the course of the year, but the highlight of the year has to be the June Royal meeting. With Windsor Castle only a few miles away, it’s a safe Royal Ascot bet the Queen and other members of the royal family will be in attendance.

The origins of the world's most famous race meeting date back to 1711 when Queen Anne made the decision to purchase a plot of land close to Windsor Castle, believing it would be a suitable location for holding horse races.

And a bet on Royal Ascot is as much a part of the tradition as Ladies Day.

The Gold Cup is the pinnacle of Royal Ascot betting – and little wonder.

The prestigious collection of thoroughbred races includes seven Group 1 events, featuring some of Europe's finest three and four-year-old racehorses, along with five days of high fashion and entertainment which offer a superb distraction to the horse racing betting.

The Gold Cup is a Group 1 race open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs (4,023 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June, a true highlight of the racing year for those with an eye on Royal Ascot betting odds.

It is Britain's most prestigious event for stayers­ - those horses which specialise in racing over long distances. It is traditionally held on day three of the Royal Ascot meeting, renowned as Ladies' Day, which ensures it’s as much about fashion as it is a Royal Ascot bet.

Betting on Royal Ascot is not all about the Gold Cup of course, and your online bookmaker will have any number of free bets on offer throughout the season to those who pursue their passion through the internet.

UK race goers looking for profits as well as entertainment will find value for their Royal Ascot bets, especially with their online bookmaker.
And the Gold Cup delivers a multitude of opportunities for Royal Ascot betting.

In 2010, Rite of Passage caused a big upset in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, outpacing Age of Aquarius. After Yeats' four wins in the race, Age of Aquarius was bidding to pick up the baton for the Ballydoyle operation, but horse racing betting is seldom predictable and the long shot won the day, bucking those whose predictions had centred on further Irish success. The victory confirmed that Royal Ascot betting is entertaining throughout the whole season, from early July through to December.

The Group 1 Queen Alexandra Stakes, Coronation Stakes, Golden Jubilee Stakes and Gold Cup are among the highlights of the Gold Cup meeting and online bookmakers, many of who offer a free bet for internet customers who are looking to make their Royal Ascot bet.

The determined predictor / forecaster can often reap a rich reward for their Royal Ascot bets. And the internet punter, hunting for the best value from their horse racing betting stake should look no further than Royal Ascot betting for their greatest potential for reward.