Royal Ascot Tickets

ROYAL ASCOT RACES

With over 3.3 million in prize money on offer, a total of fifteen group races, including at least one Group One event on each day, the quality of horseracing is simply outstanding. This is your chance to see the world\\\'s greatest thoroughbreds and jockeys competing for some of the most prestigious prizes of the season.

Please note that demand is extremely high for all Horse Racing Events so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The first race, "Her Majesty's Plate", with a purse of 100 guineas, was held on 11 August 1711. Seven horses competed, each carrying a weight of 12 stones (76 kg). This first race comprised three separate four-mile (6437 m) heats. In 1813 Parliament passed an act to ensure that the grounds would remain a public racecourse. In 1913 Parliament passed an act creating the Ascot Authority, an entity that manages the racecourse to this day. From its creation until 1945 the only racing that took place at Ascot was the Royal Meeting, a four-day event. Since that date, more fixtures have been introduced to the grounds, notably the Steeplechase and hurdles in 1965.