ROYAL ASCOT 2023

10.30am – Gates Open

Take time to explore the racecourse and soak up the unique atmosphere of the day. This is the perfect time to pick up a coffee, read the racecard or browse the collections in the Ascot Shop which can be found in all enclosures If you have any questions throughout the day, please ask one of our stewards who will be delighted to help

2.00pm - The Royal Procession

The clock strikes two and the Royal Procession arrives along the famous Straight Mile. It’s a short but spectacular journey and one that since 1825 has signalled the start of the Royal Meeting.

2.30pm –

First Race

With prize money of £9.52 million, Royal Ascot stages seven top-class Flat races each day contested by the world’s finest racehorses. Today’s opener is the Group 3 Albany Stakes, a six furlong sprint for two-year-old fillies.

4.20pm

– Feature Race

A parade of the runners before the Coronation Stakes will take place in front of the Grandstand. The feature Group 1 race brings together the very best three-year-old fillies from all over the world, normally attracting the winners of the British, Irish and French 1,000 Guineas to crown the best of this year’s Classic generation over a mile.

6.10pm

– Last Race

The final race today is the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes, a competitive handicap for three-year-olds run over five furlongs

After Racing Entertainment

Royal Enclosure and Queen Anne Enclosure racegoers are invited to join the much-loved tradition of communal singing around the Ascot Bandstand after racing. Scan for songbook.

Village Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 9.00pm.

Windsor Enclosure racegoers can enjoy live music after racing until 7.15pm.

9.00pm – Car parks close