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Royal Ascot 2025: Key Trainers to follow
Royal Ascot is just around the corner with five days of elite racing action to look forward to and a grand total of 35 races, including eight Group 1s, eight Group 2s and 12 fiercely competitive handicaps.
Every trainer wants to be the meeting’s leading performer and there are any number of big names to keep an eye on next week.
We’ve picked out five of the most significant names that are well set to have an excellent time at the Royal meeting.
Royal Ascot Preview 2025
Key Royal Ascot horses could give punters 'unassailable lead' after 'bloodbath'
Signora in the Albany Stakes and Zarigana in the Coronation Stakes are the bookmakers' big liabilities on day four of Royal Ascot.
That is according to BoyleSports, who described Thursday as a "bloodbath for the bookies".
Cercene upstages Zarigana in Coronation Stakes
Cercene gave jockey Gary Carroll and trainer Joseph Murphy a day to remember when bravely holding off French hotpot Zarigana to land the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Billed as a clash between French 1,000 Guineas winner Zarigana and Owen Burrows’ supplemented Falakeyah, it was the Irish outsider who stole the show to become the race’s longest-priced winner at 33-1.
Royal Ascot is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world and the most valuable in Britain. There is over £10million worth of prize money up for grabs across the five days of action.
The Ascot racecourse in Berkshire has always had a connection with the Royal Family with Queen Anne opening the course back in 1711. However, Royal Ascot as we now know it only began to take shape nearly 100 years later with the first Ascot Gold Cup in 1807.
The meeting has always had a royal connection with the late Queen Elizabeth II, a keen racing fan and regular attendant. Each year, at least one royal is present for each day of racing which is opened with the traditional Royal Procession.
In terms of action on the course, the Ascot Gold Cup is still one of the biggest races across the five days of Royal Ascot and is one of eight Group 1 races held during the week. Other highlights include the first race on day one, the Queen Anne Stakes, along with the St James's Palace Stakes and the final Group 1 contest on Saturday, the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
Royal Ascot is one of the highlights of the Flat racing calendar for action on the course as well as style in the stands.
Here you can enjoy free expert tips, in-depth Royal Ascot racecards and Royal Ascot results on each day of racing. The competitive nature of the races allows for great betting opportunities and you will find the best Royal Ascot free bets and odds all in one place.
Royal Ascot FAQs
When is Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot is held every year over five days in June. Royal Ascot 2025 takes place from Tuesday 17 June to Saturday 21 June.
What is Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot is Britain's most valuable and prestigious race meeting with £10million worth of prize money on offer across the five days. Each day has seven races, including eight Group 1s, accounting for over 20% of Group 1 races in the UK, and a total of 22 Pattern or Listed level events.
Where is Royal Ascot held?
Royal Ascot is held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, around 25 miles to the west of London.
How do I get to Royal Ascot?
It is easy to travel to Royal Ascot by train, with Ascot station situated a seven-minute walk from the racecourse. There is also a free car park at Ascot racecourse for those travelling by car. For those travelling from abroad, London Heathrow is the closest airport, just a 25-minute drive away.
When does Royal Ascot start?
The first race of Royal Ascot 2025 kicks off at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday 17 June. The opener is the Queen Anne Stakes, a Group 1 race open to horses aged four years or over.
How many people attend the Royal Ascot?
The attendance for Royal Ascot in 2024 was up 2.8% from 2023 to 273,526 across the five days of racing.
What is the dress code for Royal Ascot?
Royal Ascot is famous for its fashion, pomp and pageantry. Dress code varies per Royal Ascot enclosures but overall ladies' skirts or dresses should fall no shorter than just above the knee and dresses/tops should have straps. Gentlemen should wear morning suits with a waistcoat, tie and a top hat.
Check the official Ascot Racecourse site for full details.
What are the best betting strategies for Royal Ascot?
The best Royal Ascot betting strategies are as follows: try to ignore the hype around certain horses and delve into the form to make your own decision on which horses to bet on. Follow in-form trainers and jockeys, for example John and Thady Gosden have had plenty of winners in 2025 and snap up free bets to maximise your potential of a return.
