Punters are already caught in the whirlwind that is Royal Ascot, with only hours to collect their winnings and tear up their bet slips from day 1’s lucky last, enjoy the evening’s festivities on course and catch some sleep before it all begins again on the Wednesday.
Wednesday can be a bit more relaxed at Ascot, but nevertheless the racing is of a high quality and the class of the competitors is never in doubt. From one of Ascot’s most important group 1’s to one of its most loved handicaps, Wednesday has it all.
14:30 Jersey Stakes (Group 3) – Class 1 – 7f
A group 3 race for 3yo horses begins day two
15:05 Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) – Class 1 – 5f
The Queen Mary Stakes is for 2yo fillies and can often give pointers for the following season’s classic contenders and top 3yo fillies
15:40 Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) – Class 1 – 1m
A relatively new race is one of the biggest in the world for fillies and mares aged 4 or older
16:20 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) – Class 1 – 1m 2f
Horses aged 4 and older contest the highlight on Wednesday – Free Eagle and The Grey Gatsby filled the top 2 places last year
17:00 Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) – Class 2 – 1m
A large field contests the Royal Hunt Cup, a lively betting heat and a great spectacle, always popular among the Ascot crowd
17:35 Sandringham Stakes (Listed Handicap) – 1m
Another big handicap, it’s more from the females on day two with the Sandringham contested by 3yo filles
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