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11:59 Saturday 25th May 2013

Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, Ascot is Britain's and arguably the world's most famous racecourse. Although the Berkshire course plays host to a number of top-class National Hunt fixtures, it is on the Flat that it has earned its reputation worldwide with the Royal Meeting in June providing four days of the best racing anywhere on the planet. The combination of the quality of racing, stunning fashion and Royal Processions that take place on each of the four days, stands this meeting apart from any other. A galloping, right-handed track, Ascot provides a stiff test for horses, which can become exceptionally testing in soft ground.

Effect of the Draw

It used to be thought that low numbers were best on the straight course whatever the ground, but that's no longer true. At Royal Ascot 2000, runners racing widest out towards the middle fared best. The draw doesn't make a lot of difference on the round course, except in races with big fields (high best). Concentrate on: the top six stalls in fast-ground sprints with 16+ runners, Cross out: stalls 1-10 in big-field races (22+) on the round course.

Facilities

Food & Drink
Ascots new facilities are stunning and the there are numerous bars and restaurants both permanent and temporary at Ascot.

Child friendly Info
Free admission is given to children under 16, however they must be accompanied by an adult.

Disabled friendly Info
Disabled racegoers are well catered for with viewing facilities available from the Members' Enclosure, Grandstand and Parade Ring.

Corporate Info
Ascot now has a myriad of corporate hospitality options. Call Ascot for details

Conference and Sponsorship
Ascot offers a beautifully decorated and equipped conference facility for any number up to 1200, whilst larger numbers can be accommodated at outdoor events using the racecourse as a whole.

Other Information
Booking Tickets Tel: 0870 727 1234

Directions to the Racecourse

Location
Ascot is situated in beautiful woodland countryside, adjoining Windsor Great Park.

By Road
Take Jct 6 on the M4 if travelling from the East and Jct 10 from the West. From the M3 come off at Jct 3 and from the M25 Jct 13. The Racecourse lies to the west of the town on the A329.

By Rail
Trains from Waterloo are every 30 minutes from which point there is a seven-minute walk to the course.

By Air
Helicopters only. A Landing Pad is available with prior permission. Heathrow Airport is 15 miles away. White Waltham Airfield is 12 miles from the course.

Parking
Car and Coach Parks £5.00 per day. Car Park 6 is free but not on Royal racedays.