Ascot Racecourse will come alive on Saturday, 6th September 2025, as the second day of the Big Ascot Food & Wine Racing Weekend promises a heady blend of elite Flat racing and culinary delights. After a vibrant opening day on Friday, racegoers will be treated to a thrilling seven-race card alongside live demonstrations from Michelin-starred chefs, artisan food stalls, and wine and gin tastings that will give this late-summer meeting a festival feel.
Feature Highlight – £100,000 Heritage Handicap
The highlight on track will be the £100,000 Heritage Handicap, a mile-and-a-half test for three-year-olds that has produced some unforgettable moments over the years, including Chalk Stream’s victory for Queen Elizabeth II in 2021. With £340,000 in prize money spread across the card, every race is expected to serve up its own share of drama and intrigue.
Racecard & Timings – Day 2 Ascot Schedule
1:40 PM – The UK British EBF ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes (£30,000)
The afternoon begins at 1.40 pm with The UK British EBF ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes, a £30,000 contest staged over the Round Mile. This opening test for juveniles will set the tone for the day, giving racegoers an early chance to see promising youngsters who could be stepping stones to future Group company. The focus will be on pedigrees and potential, as trainers unleash their unexposed talent on one of the most prestigious stages in British racing.
2:10 PM – The Silent Pool Gin ‘Confined’ Handicap Stakes (£20,000)
At 2.10 pm, The Silent Pool Gin ‘Confined’ Handicap Stakes offers a sharp shift in gears, covering a demanding trip of one mile and two furlongs. Worth £20,000, this race invites tactical battles, with stamina likely to be tested in the final furlongs. Expect a close finish as seasoned handicappers jostle for supremacy in what often proves to be one of the more unpredictable races on the card.
2:40 PM – The Schweppes Handicap Stakes (£80,000)
Attention will then swing to speed and class at 2.40 pm, when The Schweppes Handicap Stakes unfolds over seven furlongs with a rich purse of £80,000. Open to older horses, this race often attracts proven handicappers in search of late-season glory. With Ascot’s long straight demanding patience and timing, jockeyship could be the decisive factor, and the big field will ensure no shortage of spectacle.
3:15 PM – The Heritage Handicap (£100,000)
The feature race of the day follows at 3.15 pm, as The Heritage Handicap takes centre stage. Staged over a mile and a half for three-year-olds, it is one of Ascot’s marquee handicaps and a stern test of stamina and tactical nous. The six-figure prize pot (£100,000) will lure in-form contenders from leading stables, and with the Classic generation still developing, surprises are always possible. This is the race that could define the afternoon, much as Chalk Stream’s Royal triumph did four years ago.
3:50 PM – The UK British EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap (£40,000)
At 3.50 pm, fillies and mares will claim the spotlight in The UK British EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap, contested over the Straight Mile for £40,000. This race traditionally attracts quality fields, with connections targeting ambitions. It often serves as a platform for emerging fillies to stamp their authority ahead of autumn campaigns, making it a must-watch for those eyeing future stars.
4:25 PM – The Racing To School Reaches 250,000 Handicap Stakes (£35,000)
The sprinting action takes over at 4.25 pm in The Racing To School Reaches 250,000 Handicap Stakes, a six-furlong dash worth £35,000. With sharp, experienced sprinters on show, it promises fast-and-furious drama, where a split-second decision can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
5:00 PM – The UK Handicap Stakes (£35,000)
The card concludes at 5.00 pm with another dash, The UK Handicap Stakes over five furlongs. Worth £35,000, this race will ensure the day ends on a high, with blistering early pace and frantic finishes expected as horses thunder down Ascot’s famous straight.
Gourmet Food, Fine Wine & Festival Fun
Away from the track, racegoers will savour a feast of experiences. Food exhibitors including Wildflour Bakeries, Ruci – Taste of Sri Lanka, Chocolate Genie, Jude’s Ice Cream, Silent Pool Gin, and Hallgarten & Novum Wines. This festival will be celebrated enthusiastically by all racing fans.
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