Ascot Stakes Odds

The penultimate race on day one of Royal Ascot is the Ascot Stakes, which is a handicap run over the extreme distance of two miles, three furlongs and 210 yards and is open to horses aged four years or older. Taking place in the middle of June on the Tuesday of the Royal meeting, the Ascot Stakes is a race that can be targeted by both Flat and Jumps trainers in what is a real energy-sapping marathon test. You can check out the odds for the 2021 Ascot Stakes here.

Ascot Stakes Tips 

You can check out the tips for the 2021 Ascot Stakes here...

What is the Ascot Stakes? 

The solitary handicap race on day one of Royal Ascot, the Ascot Stakes is often one of the toughest betting heats of the entire week as Flat and National Hunt trainers lock horns bidding for victory in the marathon event.

A race that can see more experienced campaigners go into battle, the Ascot Stakes has become one of the most fascinating races on the opening day, and it's not unknown to see runners in this event go on to compete at the Cheltenham Festival later in their careers, while the odd time a future Ascot Gold Cup horse could emerge as they progress through handicaps into Pattern company.

What happened in the 2020 Ascot Stakes? 

Alan King's Coeur de Lion reeled in Verdana Blue and Summer Moon to claim victory in the Ascot Stakes, which was the final race on day one of the 2020 Royal Ascot extravaganza. It appeared that Verdana Blue was going to land the prize for Nicky Henderson, as he pushed to the front ahead of Summer Moon, but Coeur de Lion came round the outside with a rattling finish to claim a fine win for the Barbury Castle yard.