Ascot 2018 mail
You're referring to the 2018 Ascot meeting!
The Royal Ascot meeting is a prestigious horse racing event held annually at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England. The 2018 meeting took place from June 19 to June 23, 2018.
Here are some highlights from the 2018 Royal Ascot meeting:
Winners
- Tuesday, June 19: Ribchester won the Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1)
- Wednesday, June 20: Accidental Agent won the King's Stand Stakes (Group 1)
- Thursday, June 21: Roaring Lion won the Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group 1)
- Friday, June 22: Crystal Ocean won the Gold Cup (Group 1)
- Saturday, June 23: Alpha Centauri won the Coronation Stakes (Group 1)
Fashion
- The 2018 Royal Ascot meeting saw a range of stylish outfits on the course, with many attendees opting for traditional British racing attire, such as hats, fascinators, and formal dresses.
- The Queen, as the patron of the Royal Ascot, attended the meeting and was seen wearing a striking hat and coat combination.
Attendance
- The 2018 Royal Ascot meeting attracted a total attendance of 302,000 over the five-day period.
- The meeting was broadcast live on ITV Racing in the UK and other international channels.
Prize money
- The total prize money for the 2018 Royal Ascot meeting was £7.3 million.
- The Gold Cup, one of the most prestigious races at the meeting, offered a prize of £500,000.
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