Ascot Races Odds Today: Racecards, Tips, Results & Fixtures

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Ascot Races Odds Today

Looking for Ascot races today? We feature everything you need for horse racing at Ascot, including today’s racecards, non runners, up to date odds, betting tips, and fixtures. Ascot is home to Royal Ascot and the British Champions League, staging both Flat and jumps racing across 26 race days a year.

Today’s Ascot Racecards & Odds

We update this page automatically with every race at Ascot today, including the going, live odds, and total races. Click on any one to see the full Ascot racecard, which includes recent form and other useful information.

Ascot Racing Fixtures 2026

Ascot has 26 race days in 2026. The Flat season ends with British Champions Day on October 17 and the jumps season starts two weeks later. Here are the remaining Ascot race meetings for 2026:

Ascot Racing Tips

We don’t have any day-to-day Ascot tips for today’s races, but here’s some general advice to keep in mind:

• Knowing the Track: Ascot is a right handed, triangular, galloping course of about 1 mile and 6 furlongs. There’s a separate straight course for races up to a mile. The finish is uphill, almost all of the way up to the straight, so it’s a big test of stamina.
• Race Position on the Round Course: the home turn is tight and comes just two and a half furlongs out, so horses that are held at the back of the field can get trapped. Runners on or near the pace can avoid a lot of the traffic problems.
• Pace Matters More than the Draw on the Straight Course: The draw can play a big part in big fields, depending on the placement of the stalls. However, the pace of the race usually is the bigger factor, so look at which side the fast horses are drawn.
• Stamina Counts: the uphill finish exposes horses that don’t truly stay, so look for runners who’ve won or finished strongly over the trip or further.
• Check the Going on the Day: Ascot’s turf can change quickly, so look for horses with proven form on the expected ground. Ground changes can lead to non-runners.
• Back Sound Jumpers Over Fences: Ascot’s fences are tougher than most jumps courses so accurate and experienced chasers have an edge during the winter meetings.
• Respect the Big Yards at the Top Meetings: The leading Flat trainers target races at Royal Ascot and Champions Day months in advance, so always watch out for their rides.

About Ascot Racecourse

Ascot is one of the world’s most famous racecourses and stages 13 Group 1 races every year which is more than any other Flat track in Britain. It’s all turf racing with the Flat racing taking place from May to October before changing to jumps racing from late October until spring.

The round course is right-handed and triangular, having a total length of about a mile and 6 furlongs. There’s a run-in of 2 and a half furlongs. This track has a long climb to the finish after dipping into Swinley Bottom.

There’s also a straight course that’s used for races between 5 furlongs and a mile. It runs uphill almost all of the way to the line also, so Ascot is one of the most all around toughest tests in British Flat racing.

Draw Bias and Going

The draw at Ascot generally isn’t a big factor on the round course. However, a very wide stall can be a disadvantage over a mile or a mile and a quarter in the big fields.

The draw bias on the straight course depends on the placement of the stalls and where the pace is. Having stalls on one side means that the runners drawn near that rail can have an edge. For fuller fields over a straight mile, horses racing close to either rail have tended to do better than those that stay around the middle.

The going at Ascot as a turf course varies from firm in the summer to soft or heavy in the winter. Improved drainage since the relaying means the jumps course doesn’t get as much testing as it once did.

Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot is the highlight of the year. It’s a five-day meeting in June and features 8 Group 1 races. The Gold Cup runs over two and a half miles on the Thursday and is the feature race of Ladies Day. Other Group 1 highlights include the Queen Anne Stakes, the Commonwealth Cup, the Coronation Stakes, and the Diamond Jubilee Stakes on the final day.

Ascot Feature Races

Aside from the Royal Ascot meeting, the biggest flat races at the track include:

• King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes: The midsummer Group 1 over a mile and a half, run on King George Day in late July.
• British Champions Day: This is the finale of the British flat season and takes place in the middle of October. There are 4 Group 1 races headlined by the Champion Stakes.
• The Shergar Cup: This is a team jockeys competition that takes place in August.

In terms of jumps racing, the 3 Grade 1 highlights are the Clarence House Chase in January, the Ascot Chase in February and the Long Walk Hurdle in December.

Ascot Dress Code

Every enclosure at Ascot has its own dress code with the strictest rules reserved for the Royal Enclosure. The majority of race days sees smart casual being acceptable, although a lot of racegoers tend to dress up for the bigger meetings.

History

Ascot was founded by Queen Anne in 1711, and the first race was Her Majesty’s Plate, which ran that year with 7 runners. The straight mile was added in 1785 to introduce later races and sprint races.

The course got a big redevelopment in the mid-2000s, with the addition of a new grandstand and a changed jumps course opening in time for the 2006/2007 season.

Getting There, Tickets, and Facilities

Ascot Racecourse is in Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX, which is about 6 miles from Windsor. Ascot station is a short walk away from the course and there are direct trains going there. Parking is also in abundance.

Tickets are bought through the official Ascot website, with prices depending on the enclosure and the meeting. The autumn and winter race days tend to be the cheaper time of year.

Where to Watch Ascot Racing Live

All Ascot races are shown live on Sky Sports Racing. The biggest meetings, such as Royal Ascot, British Champions Day and King George Day, are also on free-to-air television through ITV Racing. Many betting sites these days give you access to free live streams also if you placed a bet on the action.

Best Betting Sites for Ascot Races

Only go for bookies that give you features like extra places, pays out on the starting price (SP), and gives best odds guaranteed (BOG).

FAQs

Is there racing at Ascot today?

The racecard feed at the top of this page shows whether there’s racing at Ascot today.

What channel is Ascot racing on today?

Every Ascot race is shown live on Sky Sports Racing. Major meetings like Royal Ascot, King George Day, and British Champions Day are also shown on ITV Racing.

When does Ascot racing start?

Ascot races all year, with the Flat season running between May and October, with the jumps season going from late October to the end of March.

When is Royal Ascot?

Royal Ascot takes place over 5 days in the middle of June.

When is Ladies Day at Ascot?

Ladies Day is on the Thursday of Royal Ascot, the same day as the Gold Cup.

What is the biggest race at Ascot?

The Gold Cup is the most famous race at Royal Ascot, with other noteworthy races including the Champion Stakes, and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.