THE Ascot Stakes is the fifth race on day one of Royal Ascot and we’ve got all the latest news, views and top tips ahead of this year’s renewal.
To get you in the mood for the stamina-sapping contest – here’s a run-down of the race.
When is the Ascot Stakes, what TV channel is it on, what’s the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2018 Ascot Stakes will take place on Tuesday, June 19 at 5.00pm and will be live on ITV.
It’s a Class 2 Handicap run over two miles and four furlongs open to horses aged four or above and rated between 0-100.
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What are the latest odds for this year’s race?
Check back here soon for all the latest odds on the Ascot Stakes.
Previous Ascot Stakes winners
- 2017 – Thomas Hobson
- 2016 – Jennies Jewel
- 2015 – Clondaw Warrior
- 2014- Domination
- 2013 – Well Sharp
- 2012 – Simenon
- 2011 – Veiled
- 2010 – Junior
- 2009 – Judgethemoment
- 2008 – Missoula
- 2007 – Full House
Who won the race last year?
The Willies Mullins-trained Thomas Hobson won the race impressively under Ryan Moore. He went off the 4-1 favourite.
Endless Acres (10-1) was second with Who Dares Wins (5-1) third.
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Which jockeys, horses and trainers have won the Ascot Stakes the most?
Both Ryan Moore and Fran Berry have ridden the winner of the Ascot Stakes three times, while former champion jumps trainer Martin Pipe has won it four times.
Pipe last saddled the winner in 2003 with Sindapour.
What are the top tips for the race?
That’s a very good question! Tips for the race will appear here as soon as we have them from the likes of Templegate and Matt Chapman.
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