Overview
- Royal Ascot begins Tuesday with an opening card that includes the Queen Anne, King Charles III and St James's Palace Stakes, and Bow Echo enters the St James's Palace as the heavily backed unbeaten 2,000 Guineas winner.
- The straight-mile Queen Anne features Godolphin’s Notable Speech and stablemate Opera Ballo as the principal contenders in a top-level field.
- Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s Stakes is set for a high-profile rematch between Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Daryz and defending champion Ombudsman.
- Scandinavia is the early favourite for Thursday’s Gold Cup, with other established stayers such as Trawlerman and Rahiebb listed among the main hopes.
- Broadcasters ITV Racing and Racing TV will show the festival and bookmakers are promoting free-bet and welcome offers to punters while previews and expert tips amplify public interest.