This article contains third-party links. Horse racing has long been one of the most popular sports in the world, with the so-called “Sport of Kings” boasting a heritage that few others can match. Today’s modern racing era is widely considered to have originated with the famous English classic races of the St. Leger in 1776, […]
Royal Ascot 2023: Frankie Dettori left the Royal Meeting on a high after he was presented with a bespoke number cloth and Moet Nebuchadnezzar following his final Royal Ascot ride in the Golden Gates Handicap. The 52-year-old rode his first Royal Ascot winner in 1990 and signed off with another four victories this year, headed
Royal Ascot 2023 will be fabulous Frankie Dettori’s final Royal Meeting – marking the end of an extraordinary racing era. FRANKIE’S FINAL ROYAL MEETING It’s 34 years since an unknown 18-year-old Italian rode Rain Burst to finish fifth in the 1989 Coronation Stakes. 12,422 days later, on the Saturday of Royal Ascot 2023, there will
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Queen Elizabeth II is to be remembered at the first Royal Meeting of the new reign of King Charles III, in both racing and pictures at Royal Ascot 2023. Main photograph by Rachel Groom. PLATINUM JUBILEE STAKES RENAMED ‘THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II JUBILEE STAKES’ In memory of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the feature
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All eyes were on Ascot on 15th October 2022 for the 12th edition of QIPCO British Champions Day, the ultimate end of season extravaganza and culmination of the 35-race QIPCO British Champions Series. With £4.15 million in prize money across the six races, QIPCO British Champions Day is the richest fixture in the British calendar.
Thursday of Royal Ascot 2022 was Gold Cup Day and also ‘Ladies Day’. Fashionistas donned their best outfits and strutted their stuff on the most stylish raceday of the year. Taking place on Thursday 16th June 2022, EclipseMagazine.co.uk’s photographer Ian Yates (www.eyewhy.co.uk) was there to capture their looks. THE ROYAL PROCESSION The 1st Carriage delivered
Thursday of Royal Ascot 2022 was Gold Cup Day with superstar Stradivarius bidding to emulate Yeats (2006–2009) by winning a fourth Gold Cup, the flagship race of the week. Reports from the races of the day, with photographs by Ian Yates (www.eyewhy.co.uk). 2.30PM NORFOLK STAKES (GROUP 2) Previous Next The Ridler provides Fahey and Hanagan
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Royal Ascot is renowned as a highlight of the British, racing and social calendars, but perhaps less well known is its work each year with charity partners, which has seen over £1m donated to beneficiaries. ARMED FORCES – OFFICIAL CHARITIES FOR ROYAL ASCOT 2022 The three principal single Service Armed Forces charities, comprising the Royal
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The safety and welfare of horses and jockeys is paramount at Royal Ascot. In recent years several major changes have been made to the racecourse to improve welfare standards. ON TRACK During the redevelopment between 2004–2006, a safer race track was created by cambering the home and old paddock bends and removing the road crossing
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Nothing receives a bigger cheer at Royal Ascot than when Her Majesty The Queen’s famous silks are first past the post. Over the years many horses have carried those royal colours to victory. Terry Redhead looks back at five of them. Main photo: Her Majesty The Queen at Royal Ascot with Sir Michael Stoute, by
