by 1/ST BET
June 16, 2025
It’s day 1 of 5 for the prestigious Royal Ascot meeting and no less than 3 Group 1 races will be offered in the first 4 events at the stand. American ex-patriot Carl Spackler will be in action in the Queen Anne to open the festivities in his first start since being sold and taken overseas. Irish 2000 Guineas winner Field Of Gold and English 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court will be among the day’s headliners in the St. James’s Palace.
Download the free Sky Sports Racing Royal Ascot Wager Guide for today’s full card.
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9:30AM ET | Group 1 Queen Anne | 1 mile
10:05AM ET | Group 2 Coventry | 6 furlongs
10:40AM ET | Group 1 King Charles III | 5 furlongs
11:20AM ET | Group 1 St. James’s Palace | 1 mile
12:00PM ET | Ascot Stakes | 1-1/2 miles
12:35PM ET | Wolferton Stakes | 1-1/4 miles
1:10PM ET | Copper Horse Stakes | 1-3/4 miles
17.5% takeout Win & Place
17.5% takeout Quinella
17.5% takeout Omni (2 of 3 must finish top 3)
19.5% takeout Exacta
25% takeout Trifecta
25% takeout Pick 3
26% takeout Place Pick 4
27% takeout Place Pick 6