Royal Ascot 2026 takes place from Tuesday, June 16, to Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the historic Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England. Known as the pinnacle of the British summer social season, the five-day event combines world-class thoroughbred horse racing with rich royal pageantry and high fashion.

Royal Ascot - Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Across five extraordinary days, the Royal Festival showcases the very best equine talent on the global stage – but behind every Group 1 contest lies a story shaped by history, royalty and unforgettable performances.

#	Time	Crse/Surf	Dist	Type		Bet
1	15:30	Flat/Turf	1610	Group 1		Closed
2	16:05	Flat/Turf	1208	Group 2		Closed
3	16:40	Flat/Turf	1006	Group 1		Closed
4	17:20	Flat/Turf	1603	Group 1		Closed
5	18:00	Flat/Turf	4015	HCAP		Closed
6	18:35	Flat/Turf	2005	Listed		Closed
7	19:10	Flat/Turf	2848	Stakes

Richard Fourie and James Crawford team up with SIGNOR DANTE (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)

Racing on Youth Day goes ahead on soft ground at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, with eight races carded.

Hollywoodbets Kenilworth - Tuesday, 16 June 2026

#	Time	Crse/Surf	Dist	Type		Bet
1	12:50	Main/Turf	1400m	Mdn Juv Plate		Closed
2	13:25	Main/Turf	1400m	Mdn Juv Plate		Closed
3	14:00	Main/Turf	1000m	Mdn Plate		Closed
4	14:35	Main/Turf	1200m	Mdn Plate		Closed
5	15:10	Main/Turf	1600m	Open Mdn		Closed
6	15:45	Main/Turf	1400m	Mid Stks		Closed
7	16:20	Main/Turf	1400m	Class 4		Closed
8	16:55	Main/Turf	1200m	Class 5		Closed

• View the Borrowdale Park PINNACLE PLATE 100 here
• View all the races starting at 13:00

• Link to the Hollywoodbets Durban July entries so far
• See ALADDIN'S LAMP form

Mauritius racing is on Saturday, 13 June 2026 with 8 races.

Chad Schofield (Pic – Race Coast)

Chad Schofield will take the ride on KING PELLES come 04 July.

Chad Schofield will join his cousin Zac Lloyd as a rider in the big race with Zac having been announced earlier this week as the rider for the Justin Snaith-trained HAPPY VERSE.

The Formgrids Team and the entire racing community mourns the immense loss of Mr. Ormond Ferraris. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ormond’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

He passed away peacefully at his retirement home in Plettenberg Bay at the age of 94 this morning, 10 June, after a short period of illness.