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Sat 20th Jun 2026

Royal Ascot Day 5: Vincent Finegan with his NAP on the final day

Our editor Vincent Finegan is enjoying a fine run of tipping form having flagged up plenty of winners in our weekly newsletter this Flat season.

9.00AM
Fri 19th Jun 2026

Royal Ascot Tips Day 4: Coronation Stakes preview

The Coronation Stakes could be one of the races of the week at Royal Ascot as two champion fillies meet for the third time in Friday's feature.

9.00AM
Thu 18th Jun 2026

Royal Ascot Day 3 Tips: Split opinions on the Ascot Gold Cup

A nice mix of the new generation is coming forward in the staying division and Scandinavia is leading that charge for Aidan O’Brien in the Ascot Gold Cup on Thursday.

9.00AM
Wed 17th Jun 2026

Nothing Rogue about Owen and Davies

James Owen and Harry Davies teamed up for their maiden Royal Ascot successes as Rogue Diplomat charged up the stands rail to land the Royal Hunt Cup at 28-1.

5.41PM
Ombudsman and William Buick won the Prince Of Wales s Stakes

Big-hitting Ombudsman lands knockout blow

5.09PM

Daryz failed to perform to his best according to trainer

Graffard insists Ascot did not get to see the real Daryz

4.46PM

Trawlerman will wear ski goggles ahead of Ascot Gold Cup bid

Trawlerman to wear ‘ski goggles’ before defence of Gold Cup crown

4.34PM

Trainer Aidan O'Brien

O’Brien denies ‘team tactics’ claim

4.01PM

Ombudsman and William Buick won the Prince Of Wales s Stakes

Ombudsman wows Ascot crowd in Prince of Wales’s romp

3.34PM

Blue Bolt and Colin Keane won the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes

Blue Bolt dazzles as Balding lands Duke of Cambridge

3.05PM

Dylan Cunha confident he has a live Royal Ascot hope.

Cunha expecting to lead the cheers with Arc Ole Ole

2.27PM

Limestone and Dylan Browne McMonagle.

Limestone tough in Queen’s Vase thriller

2.24PM

Victorious and Ryan Moore won the Queen Mary Stakes

Unbeaten Victorious delivers again in Queen Mary

1.47PM

Paddy Flood on Tom Kelly ride: 'If the trainer says, \"No, I wasn't happy with the ride,\" then they're scot-free'

1.45PM

Keane sticks with Legacy Link in Ribblesdale

1.03PM

Shannon Bank likely to be seen over fences next time.

Shannon Bank set for Wexford return later this month

8.30AM

Tue 16th Jun 2026

‘It’s a pinch yourself moment’ – Loughnane riding high with Bow Echo

If George Boughey and Billy Loughnane are to become one of the sport’s enduring and all-conquering partnerships, it seems inevitable that they will one day look back and identify Bow Echo as the horse that started it all.

4.52PM

Kizlyar leads home Joseph O’Brien one-two in Ascot Stakes

4.24PM

O’Brien says Gstaad could take Bow Echo on again at Goodwood

4.03PM

Ireland's best three chances of a winner at Royal Ascot on Wednesday

4.51PM

Daryz expected to be at his best in titanic Ombudsman showdown

3.52PM

Bow Echo hangs on for St James’s Palace glory from Gstaad

3.35PM

Velozee

Key connections to watch on Wednesday at Royal Ascot

4.15PM

Mission Central seen winning at Naas

Mission accomplished for O’Brien and Moore in King Charles III

2.59PM

Great Barier Reef winning at the Curragh

Great Barrier Reef shows class and guts in Coventry success

2.22PM

Ten Bob Tony causes huge shock in Queen Anne Stakes

1.43PM

LONGINES Hong Kong Mile Trainer Francis Henri Graffard draws Gate 3 for French runner Karar

Drazinda could prove another feather in the cap of Francis-Henri Graffard

12.49PM

Friendly Soul bidding to make her mark on Duke of Cambridge

12.19PM

ROYAL ASCOT The Royal Carriage arrives to the parade ring for the opening day of The Royal Meeting

Royal Ascot prize money: How does it compare to the biggest events in sport?

12.27PM

‘We’ll never forget him’ – O’Connell family pay tribute to Un De Sceaux

10.40AM

Royal Ascot NAPS and each-way plays: 'I'll go for Ismahane at 20-1'

11.34AM

Trawlerman facing stern test in defence of Gold Cup crown

10.29AM

Tango Flare and Luke McAteer (left) winning at Fairyhouse

Foley's Flare aimed at Dash Stakes on Derby Weekend

10.02AM

Ryan Moore on his Royal Ascot rides: 'She ranks highly amongst the top two-year-old fillies'

9.35AM

Mon 15th Jun 2026

'We will be cheering on Armor Supreme in the Queen Mary' - Breeze-Up consignor Donna Cowens

This week I caught up with Donna Cowens of DNA Equine to chat about Pre-Training, Breeze Ups and Royal Ascot.

9.35PM
Johnny Rambo and David Doyle

Johnny Rambo lands finale to double up for Duggan and Doyle

8.33PM

Alan O Sullivan and John Ryan both recorded doubles

Ad Caelum brings up Kilbeggan doubles for Ryan and O'Sullivan

8.00PM

Love Like This and Brian Barry

Ryan's Love Like This a maiden no more

7.31PM

Island Mccoo and Alan O'Sullivan

Step up in trip sees Island McCoo open account over hurdles

7.08PM

Silly Mongoose and David Doyle

Silly Mongoose lands maiden at third time of asking

6.38PM

Carmel's Phoenix added to her recent Flat success

Carmel's Phoenix makes winning start to hurdling career

6.04PM

Ol Man Dingle and Shane O'Callaghan

Ol Man Dingle defies topweight to land Galway Plate Trial

5.33PM

Bow Echo has been pleasing connections ahead of Royal Ascot

Boughey upbeat on Bow Echo with huge rematch all set

3.57PM

Le Coq Hardi and Mike O'Connor

Le Coq Hardi off the mark over fences in fortunate circumstances

4.58PM

Docklands has a stiff task if he is to win Queen Anne Stakes

Weight of history against Docklands in Queen Anne

3.35PM

Night In Vegas out to hit the jackpot in Coventry Stakes

3.12PM

Which smaller Irish yards have big Royal Ascot dreams?

3.55PM

American Affair (far) bids for King Charles III Stakes repeat

Goldie looking for King Charles repeat with American Affair

2.03PM

Chris Waller (left)

Joliestar part of international contingent at Ascot on Saturday

12.51PM

Royal Ascot

Ascot ground set fair for opening day of Royal meeting

12.12PM

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