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Thursday is the middle day of Royal Ascot and features the most prestigious race of the week in the shape of the Gold Cup. Get our big race trends, as well as our Royal Ascot day 3 tips, news, previews and more below.

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18:15 Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

Full Result
  1. English Oak silk
    11 (26)
    English Oak J: James Doyle 100/30F
  2. Billyjoh silk
    21 (19)
    Billyjoh J: Hollie Doyle 28/1
  3. Carrytheone silk
    5 (23)
    Carrytheone ht J: Pat Dobbs 25/1
    1. Mostabshir silk
      4 (21)
      Mostabshir b J: Jim Crowley 16/1
    2. Northern Express silk
      2 (18)
      Northern Express J: Paul Mulrennan 12/1
    3. Divine Libra silk
      18 (28)
      Divine Libra J: Ryan Moore 13/2
    4. Fresh silk
      23 (30)
      Fresh t J: Hayley Turner 11/1
    5. Make Me King silk
      1 (32)
      Make Me King p J: William Buick 12/1
    6. The X O silk
      20 (27)
      The X O J: Rossa Ryan 20/1
    7. Maywake silk
      24 (20)
      Maywake J: Oisin Orr 100/1
    8. Percy's Lad silk
      9 (1)
      Percy's Lad J: Richard Kingscote 25/1
    9. Gorak silk
      17 (3)
      Gorak p J: Callum Shepherd 22/1
    10. Rhoscolyn silk
      7 (29)
      Rhoscolyn t J: Jamie Spencer 33/1
    11. Summerghand silk
      22 (13)
      Summerghand v J: Dylan Browne McMonagle 33/1
    12. Sterling Knight silk
      28 (17)
      Sterling Knight p J: Colin Keane 40/1
    13. Mustajaab silk
      29 (14)
      Mustajaab J: Lewis Edmunds 50/1
    14. Dark Thirty silk
      16 (11)
      Dark Thirty J: Sean Levey 33/1
    15. Baradar silk
      6 (16)
      Baradar tp J: David Egan 50/1
    16. Tacarib Bay silk
      10 (10)
      Tacarib Bay p J: Alec Voikhansky 3 40/1
    17. Mr Professor silk
      12 (9)
      Mr Professor J: Silvestre De Sousa 80/1
    18. Greatgadian silk
      27 (4)
      Greatgadian J: Aidan Keeley 3 125/1
    19. Alzahir silk
      14 (25)
      Alzahir ht J: Daniel Tudhope 28/1
    20. Koy Koy silk
      19 (31)
      Koy Koy t J: Billy Loughnane 9/1
    21. Sous La Neige silk
      25 (6)
      Sous La Neige J: Tom Marquand 25/1
    22. Kings Time silk
      26 (5)
      Kings Time t J: Shane Foley 12/1
    23. Finn's Charm silk
      13 (2)
      Finn's Charm J: Joe Fanning 40/1
Winning Trainer: Ed Walker
Distances: 3, 1, 1 1/4
Runners: 26 | Non Runners: 3

14:30

ITV

Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)

15:05

ITV

King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

15:45

ITV

Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

16:25

ITV

Gold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

17:05

ITV

Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings)

17:40

ITV

Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

18:15

ITV

Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

Royal Ascot Day 3 Tips

The middle day of Royal Ascot kicks off with another race for the speedsters with the Group 2 Norfolk stakes, open to two-year-olds. A race that has attracted international flair over the years, particularly from Wesley Ward who has saddled two winners in Shang Shang Shang in 2018 and No Nay Never in 2013.

Second up on day 3 is the King George V Stakes – a middle distance handicap run over one mile four furlongs for three-year-olds only. A race that Mark Johnston has done well in over the years having saddled the win on six occasions.

Next on day three is the Ribblesdale Stakes. The Group 2, run over 1m4f, has been won by four subsequent Group 1 winners in the last five runnings.

The Gold Cup is one of the standout races of the week, with winning connections usually presented with their trophy by Her Majesty The Queen. It is a race steeped in history and the most prestigious prize on offer all week. Run over a distance of two miles and four furlongs, it’s the race that any top stayer centres their campaign around, with star stayer Stradivarius winning three renewals.

Three handicaps end day 3, with The Britannia Stakes up first over the straight mile and open to three-year-old colts and geldings. Another head-scratcher of a race with a field size of up to 30, the Britannia Stakes has been a source of frustration for punters.

The next race is the Group 3 Hampton Court Palace Stakes, run over 1m2f. While lacking some of the Group 1 quality on show throughout the week, since it was promoted to Group 3 level in 2011, the Hampton Court Palace Stakes has attracted some smart middle-distance horses that have gone on to win bigger prizes in their careers.

The day concludes with the Buckingham Palace Stakes. It is run over 7f and is a fiercely competitive handicap for three-year-olds and upwards.

When is Royal Ascot 2024?

Royal Ascot 2024 is scheduled to take place across 5 days from June 18-22.

Are spectators allowed at Royal Ascot 2024?

In accordance with government guidelines, racegoers are able to attend all five days to maximum capacity.

Where can I watch Royal Ascot 2024?

All 35 races at Royal Ascot 2024 will be shown on either ITV or Sky Sports Racing.

  • ITV will be showing races two onwards on days 1,2,3 & 4 and race three onwards on day 5
  • Sky Sports Racing will be showing all 35 races throughout the week

Where can I stream Royal Ascot 2024?

The majority of leading online bookmakers will stream all Royal Ascot 2024 races, subject to meeting minimum bet requirements. If you do not already have an online bookmaker account, visit our free bets page here.

How many races are there at Royal Ascot 2024?

Royal Ascot 2024 will play host to a whopping 35 race programme, with each day featuring 7-race cards.

Where can I find Royal Ascot 2024 Tips?

myracing will provide expert analysis, tips and trends for each day and all 35 races throughout Royal Ascot 2024. With each day of the meeting having a designated page containing the latest Royal Ascot tips, trends and previews, be sure to check out all of the individual pages for tailored Royal Ascot Day 1 Tips, Royal Ascot Day 2 Tips, Royal Ascot Day 4 Tips & Royal Ascot Day 5 Tips.

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