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01 Dec
5m read
PRIZE MONEY AT ASCOT TO REACH RECORD £19.4M IN 2026 WITH INCREASES SPREAD ACROSS THE PROGRAMME
Total prize money in 2026 set to be £19.4m – up from £17.75m in 2025 Increases across the programme with over half of the races to be run for more than in 2025 Royal Ascot to be worth £10.65m with increased minimum race value of £120,000 All races on the Flat to be worth at least £25,000 Jumps racing investment focused on developmental programme
18 Nov
4m read
ROYAL ASCOT 2026 THE WORLD’S MOST MICHELIN-STARRED SPORTING EVENT RETURNS WITH A STAR-STUDDED CULINARY LINE-UP
Ascot has revealed its exceptional culinary line-up for Royal Ascot 2026, continuing its tradition of pairing world-class racing with world-leading hospitality. Across the five-day event, racegoers will enjoy dining experiences curated by a remarkable roster of Michelin-starred chefs whose combined accolades include 29 Michelin stars, 3 Green Michelin stars, and more than 30 AA Rosettes.
28 Oct
3m read
ASCOT UNVEILS 2025/26 JUMPS SEASON LOOKBOOK: THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AUTUMN/WINTER OCCASION DRESSING
Ascot has launched its third Jumps Season Lookbook, a style guide for Autumn/Winter occasionwear, ahead of the Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday on Saturday 1st November, marking the start of the 2025/2026 Jumps season. The lookbook was shot at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire and showcases fashion that combines practicality, versatility, and storytelling for all ages.
13 Oct
7m read
World's best confirmed and set for QIPCO British Champions Day
QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday 18th October will feature four of the top ten horses in the world as Ombudsman, Field Of Gold, Delacroix and Calandagan headline the confirmations for the five Group 1 races made on Monday.
