Ascot Racecourse, Horse racing venue in Sunninghill and Ascot, England
Ascot Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Sunninghill and Ascot, England, set on land leased from the Crown Estate. The site features a modern grandstand designed to hold thousands of visitors alongside open viewing areas that allow spectators to watch races from multiple points around the track.
Queen Anne founded the racecourse in 1711 after riding out from Windsor Castle and discovering suitable ground for horse racing. The first race held on the new course was won by a horse named Doctor, and the venue has remained closely tied to the British monarchy over the centuries.
The Royal Meeting in June marks the British summer social calendar with specific dress codes, including morning suits for men and formal daywear with headpieces for women.
The racecourse hosts around two dozen race days each year, split between flat racing in spring and summer and jump racing in autumn and winter. Visitors should note that certain events, especially in June, may require formal dress codes.
The racecourse hosts more than a third of all top-tier flat races held annually in Britain, along with several of the country's most important jump races. This concentration of high-level competition makes the venue a central stage for British horse racing.
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