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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.

18:10 Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap)

Full Result
  1. Mezcala silk
    28 (30)
    Mezcala J: Tom Marquand 9/2J
  2. Elarak silk
    6 (31)
    Elarak J: Billy Loughnane 12/1
  3. Great Acclaim silk
    9 (23)
    Great Acclaim v J: Charles Bishop 12/1
    1. Blue Brother silk
      11 (28)
      Blue Brother J: James Doyle 9/2J
    2. River King silk
      21 (14)
      River King J: Pat Dobbs 14/1
    3. The Wizard Of Eye silk
      2 (29)
      The Wizard Of Eye p J: Neil Callan 9/1
    4. Mirsky silk
      19 (15)
      Mirsky J: Rossa Ryan 66/1
    5. Stratusnine silk
      23 (13)
      Stratusnine J: Kieran Shoemark 50/1
    6. Vafortino silk
      8 (20)
      Vafortino J: Christophe Soumillon 50/1
    7. Cosi Bello silk
      14 (26)
      Cosi Bello J: Paddy Bradley 9/1
    8. Hickory silk
      25 (17)
      Hickory p J: William Carver 40/1
    9. Colombier silk
      18 (16)
      Colombier J: Ryan Moore 22/1
    10. Nizam silk
      29 (11)
      Nizam J: Cieren Fallon 100/1
    11. English Oak silk
      3 (10)
      English Oak J: Faleh Bughenaim 28/1
    12. Storm Star silk
      17 (25)
      Storm Star J: Alfie Redman 7 33/1
    13. The Fingal Raven silk
      22 (12)
      The Fingal Raven t J: Saffie Osborne 66/1
    14. Dance In The Storm silk
      15 (2)
      Dance In The Storm h J: Oisin Murphy 17/2
    15. Apiarist silk
      12 (18)
      Apiarist J: Jack Callan 3 33/1
    16. Brasil Power silk
      27 (27)
      Brasil Power t J: Grace McEntee 100/1
    17. Defence Minister silk
      16 (8)
      Defence Minister J: James McDonald 28/1
    18. Fondo Blanco silk
      4 (6)
      Fondo Blanco J: Ray Dawson 50/1
    19. Rock Of Cashel silk
      24 (1)
      Rock Of Cashel J: Jamie Spencer 80/1
    20. Golden Mind silk
      5 (22)
      Golden Mind t J: Oisin Orr 40/1
    21. Arctic Dawn silk
      10 (3)
      Arctic Dawn p J: Zac Lloyd 40/1
    22. Royal Velvet silk
      7 (24)
      Royal Velvet J: William Buick 8/1
    23. Pellitory silk
      20 (19)
      Pellitory J: Daniel Tudhope 50/1
    24. The Lost King silk
      13 (4)
      The Lost King J: P J McDonald 33/1
    25. So Darn Hot silk
      26 (7)
      So Darn Hot p J: Ashley Lewis 5 50/1
Winning Trainer: Jack Channon
Distances: nk, nk, 3/4
Runners: 28 | Non Runners: 1

14:30

ITV

Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)

15:05

ITV

King George V Stakes (Gbbplus Race)

15:40

ITV

Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2)

16:15

ITV

Gold Cup (Group 1)

16:50

ITV

Britannia Stakes

17:35

ITV

Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3)

18:10

ITV

Buckingham Palace Stakes

Royal Ascot Day 3 Tips

The middle day of Royal Ascot kicks off with the Chesham Stakes. 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.

Next on day three is the Ribblesdale Stakes. The Gold Cup is one of the standout races of the week. 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.

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 2026?

Royal Ascot 2026 is scheduled to take place across 5 days from June 16-20.

Where can I watch Royal Ascot 2026?

All 35 races at Royal Ascot 2026 will be shown on either ITV or Sky Sports Racing.

Where can I stream Royal Ascot 2026?

The majority of leading online bookmakers will stream all Royal Ascot 2026 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 2026?

Royal Ascot 2026 will play host to a whopping 35 race programme, with each day featuring 7-race cards.

Where can I find Royal Ascot 2026 Tips?

myracing will provide expert analysis, tips and trends for each day and all 35 races. 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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