Ascot Gold Cup Odds
The Gold Cup is a leading race on day three of Royal Ascot and will take place on Thursday 18th June, 2026. Read More
Here you can compare the latest Ascot Gold Cup odds, view the possible runners and get our help and guidance on the best ways to bet.
We also look back at previous winners and key trends ahead of the Group 1 showpiece as well as giving you some Ascot tips for the 2m 3f 210y event.
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About the Ascot Gold Cup
The Gold Cup is a Group One race run over a marathon distance and takes place on day three of Royal Ascot.
First run in 1807, the Gold Cup is the feature race on day three, which is also Ladies Day and down the years it has been won by some of the finest stayers in training. In 2013 Her Majesty The Queen watched Estimate claim glory in the Gold Cup in the Royal colours in one of the most memorable Flat racing moments in recent times.
Ascot Gold Cup Key Trends
- Seven of the last 10 winners have been favourite or joint favourite.
- Five of the last 10 winners have been aged four
- Only one winner has been priced bigger than 13/2
Ascot Gold Cup Tips
A changing of the guard is in order in the staying ranks and as such, Trawlerman looks set to hand over the crown to one of the four year olds coming from the St Leger. Scandinavia won that battle at Doncaster last season, but at the prices the second RAHEIBB is the value play given his stature and staying power.
Previous Winners Of The Ascot Gold Cup
| Year | Winner | Winning Jockey | Winning Trainer | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Trawlerman | William Buick | J&T Gosden | 85/40 Fav |
| 2024 | Kyprios | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 11/10 Fav |
| 2023 | Courage Mon Ami | Frankie Dettori | John & Thady Gosden | 15/2 |
| 2022 | Kyprios | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 13/8 Fav |
| 2021 | Subjectivist | Joe Fanning | Mark Johnston | 13/2 |
| 2020 | Stradivarius | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 4/5 Fav |
| 2019 | Stradivarius | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | Evs Fav |
| 2018 | Stradivarius | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden | 7/4 JF |
| 2017 | Big Orange | James Doyle | Michael Bell | 5/1 |
| 2016 | Order Of St George | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien | 10/11 Fav |
Frequently Asked Questions About The Ascot Gold Cup
When is the Ascot Gold Cup?
The race takes place on Thursday 20th June, 2024.
Where can I watch the Ascot Gold Cup?
Watch the race live on ITV1 and Sky Sports Racing which also offer options to stream the race via their streaming services.
Alternatively, most bookmakers offer a free live horse racing stream allowing you to watch the race after you've placed a bet.
Who is the most successful jockey in the Ascot Gold Cup?
Lester Piggott won the Ascot Gold Cup a staggering 11 times, with Zarathustra (1957), Gladness (1958), Pandofell (1961), Twilight Alley (1963), Fighting Charlie (1965), Sagaro (1975, 1976, 1977), Le Moss (1979), and Ardross (1981, 1982).
Who is the most successful trainer in the Ascot Gold Cup?
Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien has trained several winners in this race, with - Yeats (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), Fame and Glory (2011), Leading Light (2014), Order of St George (2016) and Kyprios (2022) the stars of the show.