Golden Gates Stakes

The Golden Gates Stakes takes its name from the ceremonial entrance point to Ascot Racecourse, from which the Royal Procession travels down the Straight Mile to the Parade Ring on every day of Royal Ascot. The race, itself, is a 0-105 handicap, run over a mile and a quarter and worth £110,000 in prize money. … Read more

Chesham Stakes

Currently scheduled as the opening race on the fifth and final day of Royal Ascot, the Chesham Stakes is a Listed contest, run over seven furlongs, open to two-year-olds whose sire won over a mile and a quarter or further and worth £110,000 in prize money. The race was inaugurated in 1919, when it replaced … Read more

Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes

Taking its name from the official residence of His Majesty The King in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes is a 0-105 handicap, run over five furlongs, open to three-year-olds and worth £110,000 in prize money. It is a recent addition to the Royal Ascot programme, having run for the first time in 2020, … Read more

Sandringham Stakes

Nowadays, the Sandringham Stakes is a 0-105 handicap, run over a straight mile, open to three-year-old fillies only and worth £110,000 in prize money. It is currently scheduled as the fifth race on the fourth day of Royal Ascot. The race was inaugurated, as the Fern Hill Stakes, in 1834, when it was staged at … Read more