Ascot Racecourse is all set to host another thrilling day of racing action on June 20th, 2025, featuring seven competitive races. With the Royal Ascot festival in full swing, the energy at the track is electrifying. The going has been officially reported as good to firm, with 0 mm of overnight rainfall and a warm, dry forecast. Temperatures are expected to reach 29°C, adding to the summer excitement for both spectators and competitors.
The day begins at 2:30 pm with The Albany Stakes, a Group 3 race for two-year-old fillies over six furlongs, carrying a prize fund of £125,000. Seventeen fillies line up for this prestigious contest: AWAKEN, BALANTINA, BIBI DAHL, FAIRY OAK, FITZELLA, GOLD DIGGER, GREEN SENSE, INDIGO DAWN, IPANEMA QUEEN, MAGNY COURS, NANDITA, OH CECELIA, SENORITA VEGA, SIGNORA, SPINNING LIZZIE, TAHALEL, and VENETIAN SUN. First run in 2002 as the Henry Carnarvon Stakes, the race was renamed and upgraded to Group 3 status in 2005 in recognition of its growing stature.
At 3:05 pm, the spotlight shifts to The Commonwealth Cup, a Group 1 race for three-year-old colts and fillies over six furlongs, offering a lucrative £650,000 in prize money. Introduced in 2015, this race quickly established itself as one of the premier sprints of the Royal meeting, joining the King’s Stand Stakes and the Platinum Jubilee Stakes as elite short-distance showpieces. The entrants include AIN’T NOBODY, ARABIE, ARIZONA BLAZE, BERKSHIRE WHISPER, BIG MOJO, DIABLO ROJO, IDES OF MARCH, JONQUIL, SHADOW OF LIGHT, SOLDIER’S HEART, STRONG WARRIOR, WHISTLEJACKET, ARABIAN DUSK, BABOUCHE, CARLA RIDGE, LADY WITH THE LAMP, RAYEVKA, SAYIDAH DARIYAN, SHISOSPICY, SKY MAJESTY, and TIME FOR SANDALS.
The third race at 3:40 pm is The Duke of Edinburgh Stakes, a Class 2 handicap run over one mile and four furlongs for horses aged three and up, with a prize of £110,000. Originally known as the Bessborough Stakes, the race dates back to 1914 and was later renamed in honor of Prince Philip. The competitive field includes TEUMESSIAS FOX, FLIGHT LEADER, SEE HECTOR, CAVIAR HEIGHTS, MUTAAWID, NAQEEB, HAND OF GOD, MOUNT ATLAS, STRESSFREE, MAX MAYHEM, SIEGE OF TROY, FRENCH DUKE, WAR ROOMS, ALMOSH’HER, AULD TOON LOON, BRODURE, BLUE LEMONS, ETHICAL DIAMOND, SATIN, and HMS PRESIDENT.
The prestigious Coronation Stakes follows at 4:20 pm, a Group 1 mile-long contest reserved for three-year-old fillies, with £650,000 in prize money. This historic race regularly crowns the leading fillies of the season. Eleven talented runners will take part: CATHEDRAL, CERCENE, CHANTILLY LACE, DUTY FIRST, EXACTLY, FALAKEYAH, FLIGHT, JANUARY, KON TIKI, SIMMERING, and ZARIGANA.
The action continues at 5:00 pm with The Sandringham Stakes, a straight mile Class 2 handicap for three-year-old fillies, boasting a purse of £110,000. A large field of contenders includes TABITI, BETTY CLOVER, SERVING WITH STYLE, MOJAVE RIVER, BOUNTIFUL, SILVER GHOST, AMANGANI, NANCY J, MISS NIGHTFALL, NEVER LET GO, ZGHARTA, OOLONG POOBONG, SAARISELKA, CARTWHEEL, DASH OF AZURE, CAJOLE, SEA POETRY, PURPLE RAINBOW, ANNSAR, BASSADANZA, DANCING TEAPOT, ALFAREQA, RYKA, ARABIAN LEOPARD, and EAZY ON THE EYE.
The penultimate race of the day is The King Edward VII Stakes, a Group 2 race for three-year-old colts and geldings over one mile and four furlongs, taking place at 5:35 pm with £250,000 in prize money. This traditional contest often features Derby prospects and strong stayers. The runners are AMILOC, GALVESTON, GREEN STORM, MINHAD, NIGHTWALKER, OPPORTUNITY, PUPPET MASTER, REGAL ULIXES, WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE, and ZAHRANN.
The day concludes with the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes at 6:10 pm, a fast-paced five-furlong Class 2 handicap for three-year-olds, offering £110,000. Wrapping up the festivities in style, this sprint features a large field: HAMMER THE HAMMER, MR LIGHTSIDE, JUNGLE DRUMS, CANDY, MISS LAMAI, MAW LAM, ZAYER, STORMY IMPACT, REDORANGE, BODHI BEAR, KING’S CALL, REALIGN, RUBY’S PROFIT, ENOLA HOLMES, ARCTIC VOYAGE, ENGLEMERE, DARK CLOUD RISING, SUHAIL STAR, KING OF LIGHT, KING OF BEARS, ADRESTIA, JORGE ALVARES, BROSAY, BRIGHTON BOY, LEXINGTON BLITZ, and MEARALL.
Racegoers can expect a superb blend of elite competition, royal tradition, and summer spirit. With world-class talent on display and a festive atmosphere in the air, this is a race day not to be missed. See you at the track.
