The event was established in 1807,[1] and it was originally open to horses aged three or older. It's his favourite track, and he's its favourite jockey. The Ascot Gold Cup (1800m) boasts a total prize pool of $100,000 and is for horses aged 3 years-old & older and is run under quality handicap conditions. The 1844 running was attended by Nicholas I of Russia, who was making a state visit to England. Run over a marathon trip of two-and-a-half miles, many champion horses have distinguished themselves on this very special day of racing. He went freelance in 2013, and has recently combined with Briton Gosden with spectacular success. Members of the band 'The Tootsie Rollers' pose ahead of day on at Royal AScot. Premier League footballers Peter Crouch (right) and Glen Johnson with their wives on Ladies' Day. Horses attracted attention both on and off the racecourse. As is tradition, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II leads the royal procession at Royal Ascot. Weight For Age + Penalties. The Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or … Once a gap opened up the five-year-old took his chance to eventually pass the post a length to the good and become the first horse to win successive Gold Cups at Ascot since Yeats completed four in a row in 2009. "It brings back some great memories," said Dettori, who previously worked with A'Ali's trainer Simon Crisford at Godolphin. After a wet week, the sun is out at Ascot and racegoers are able to enjoy picnics in the car park. Despite the cacophony of noise urging him to the line, Dettori was ultimately pipped at the line by outsider Biometric. *Existing customers only. Doesn't always travel well but possible this marathon test could suit and has each-way claims. The 48-year-old completed his hat-trick on Gosden's 4-1-priced Star Catcher in the Ribblesdale Stakes, beating 7-4 favourite Fleeting by a length and a half, with Sparkle Roll in third. Nadal. Bet Back Specials - Best Odds with TOP TOTE+. "I am only nervous because the people care so much about this horse. Royal Ascot was gripped by Frankie fever Thursday. Every time he runs he delivers.". Gold Cup 2020 Racecard. Overcame a nightmare position turning in to the straight in the Melbourne Cup (heavy) to win going away and won well in the Dubai Gold Cup last time out. Updated 1432 GMT (2232 HKT) June 21, 2019. Royal Ascot 2019 results: Latest horse racing updates as Frankie Dettori wins Gold Cup on Stradivarius. Horse Racing Labs, LLC, **Dramatic Device(DNF) Veered Badly Right At Halfway And Was Soon After Pulled Up By Jockey Oisin Murphy. The Ascot Gold Cup is scheduled to be run on November 14, 2020 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free! The Gold Cup: Group 1, Ascot 16:20 £500,000 added, 4yo plus, 2m 3f 210y, Class 1 Thursday 20th June 2019 The Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. "Frankie [Dettori] is like a player who gets to the final of Wimbledon and then raises it to another level," Gosden told reporters. James Doyle rode Blue Point (blue) to win the Group 1 King's Stand Stakes. "Having the first three winners on Gold Cup and Ladies' Day, it can't get any better than this," added Dettori, who won all seven races on the card at Ascot in September 1996. Irish St Leger winner in 2018. Stradivarius, owned by Bjorn Nielsen, was the hot favorite after last year's victory and started the race with odds of even money. The inaugural winner, Master Jackey, was awarded prize money of 100 guineas. 2019 ASCOT GOLD CUP - RACE HISTORY AND BACKGROUND. Gamble Responsibly. Veteran Italian jockey Frankie Dettori treats the crowd to his trademark flying dismount after clinching his 61st winner at Royal Ascot in the opener. Ascot Gold Cup Information. As the Italian broke from the group to lead into the final furlong, the place erupted with excitement. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.