Royal Ascot 2026 News

Big Negotiator could be heading for Queen Mary after York victory

Big Negotiator put herself in line for a quick reappearance in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot when opening her account at York on Friday.

4.24PM

Royal Ascot winning Rashabar retired

Rashabar, the horse that provided Billy Loughnane his first winner at Royal Ascot when winning the Coventry Stakes in 2024, has been retired.

4.15PM

Supercomputer predicts 2026 Royal Ascot Gold Cup result

On Thursday, 18 June, Ascot racecourse will fall quiet for a few short minutes before the stands erupt, as the cream of the staying division lines up for the Gold Cup. Run over a gruelling two miles and four furlongs, it is a test of stamina, class and patience in equal measure, and the winner almost always ranks as one of the best out-and-out stayers in training.

4.39PM

Royal Ascot not on the agenda for Hickory Lad

Phillip Makin will resist the temptation to pitch impressive Woodcote Stakes scorer Hickory Lad into Royal Ascot action, saying the meeting was never part of the plan.

2.53PM

Goldie relishing American Affair’s Royal Ascot return

Jim Goldie is excited for American Affair’s return to Royal Ascot as he prepares to defend his King Charles III crown.

3.28PM

Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot

Rahiebb is all set for the Gold Cup when he will head up Roger Varian’s team at Royal Ascot.

2.40PM

Royal Ascot regular Ward back with strong team

As far as Wesley Ward is concerned, Royal Ascot absence has definitely made the heart grow fonder and the popular American trainer plans to be back this year after being absent from the showpiece meeting 12 months ago.

8.59AM

Lazzat ruled out of Royal Ascot return

Wathnan Racing’s Royal Ascot squad has taken a blow after the news that leading sprinter Lazzat has been ruled out of the summer’s showpiece meeting through injury.

3.23PM

Michael Owen on Royal Ascot: 'He’s a very very nice horse - absolutely earmarked for the meeting'

Michael Owen and Hugo Palmer have enjoyed considerable success together since teaming up four years ago, yet one prize they long for as a partnership is a Royal Ascot winner.

5.02PM

The Irish Angle team highlight three horses for your tracker including a Royal Ascot 2yo

As we bounce from one major Flat festival into another, it’s the ideal time to make a note of horses for your tracker ahead of the Irish Guineas Festival, the Epsom Derby meeting and Royal Ascot.

1.43PM

Haatem set for Goodwood test ahead of Royal Ascot

Richard Hannon is confident the Fitzdares Festival Stakes at Goodwood on Friday will provide the “ideal” preparation for Haatem in his bid for more Royal Ascot glory next month.

11.51AM