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The full card for today's or the next Ascot meeting, updated through the day for non-runners and going changes. Since 2019, favourites have won 34.4% of 1,307 races at Ascot, and Andrew Balding has trained the most winners there, with 56.

7 races and 86 runners declared for Saturday 17 October · Results to 16 October 2026 · Refreshed 17 October 2026
34.4%
favourites won since 2019
1,307
races with a favourite
56
wins for the top trainer
3 October 2026
last meeting
34.4%

At Ascot, favourites won 34.4% of 1,307 races from 2019 to 2026, and today's card has 7 races.Sample: 1,307 races · Window: 2019 to 2026 · Source: RaceWatch racecards (races, runners) and results database (pubdata.base, May 2014 to yesterday); fixture dates from the black-type calendar and past fixture patterns

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12:55 Qatar Racing British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes

Class 2 · 6f · Good · 11 runners

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12:55 Qatar Racing British Champions Day Two-Year-Old Conditions Stakes (6f, Class 2)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301744592.

13:30 Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 1)

Group 1 · 2m · Good · 10 runners

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13:30 Qatar Racing British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 1) (2m, Group 1)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301126689.

14:05 Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1)

Group 1 · 6f · Good · 16 runners

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14:05 Qatar Racing British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (6f, Group 1)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301124752.

14:40 Qatar Racing British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1)

Group 1 · 1m4f · Good · 12 runners

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14:40 Qatar Racing British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (1m4f, Group 1)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301128626.

15:20 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) (Group 1)

Group 1 · 1m · Good · 11 runners

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15:20 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) (Group 1) (1m, Group 1)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301130563.

16:00 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes (Group 1)

Group 1 · 1m2f · Good · 6 runners

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16:00 Qatar Racing Champion Stakes (Group 1) (1m2f, Group 1)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301132500.

16:35 Balmoral Handicap Stakes (sponsored By Qatar Racing)

Class 2 · 1m · Good · 20 runners

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16:35 Balmoral Handicap Stakes (sponsored By Qatar Racing) (1m, Class 2)

C = course winner, D = distance winner (within half a furlong), CD = course and distance winner, from results since May 2014. Trainer course record covers the last five years. Race id rac_32301353318.

Ascot last meeting results, 3 October 2026

13:15BetMGM British EBF October Stakes (Listed Race)So Regal (GB) silksSo Regal (GB)John & Thady GosdenBilly Loughnane11/10F12
13:50BetMGM Rous Stakes (Listed Race)Air Force One (IRE) silksAir Force One (IRE)Geoff OldroydPJ McDonald17/211
14:25BetMGM Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3)Al Aasy (IRE) silksAl Aasy (IRE)William HaggasDaniel Tudhope7/15
15:00John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes (Group 3)Hidden Force (GB) silksHidden Force (GB)Charlie ApplebyBilly Loughnane6/111
15:35BetMGM Challenge Cup (Class 2 Heritage Handicap)Mezcala (GB) silksMezcala (GB)Jack ChannonGeorge Bass5/118
16:10Ascot Iron Stand Membership Handicap StakesGold Star Hero (IRE) silksGold Star Hero (IRE)Michael BellBilly Loughnane7/212

Winners at the most recent Ascot meeting in the results database, starting price as returned.

Leading trainers at Ascot, 2019 to 2026

FlatAndrew Balding5175610.8%
FlatWilliam Haggas3755314.1%
FlatJohn & Thady Gosden3204413.8%
FlatAidan O'Brien3594312.0%
FlatCharlie Appleby2273615.9%
NHPaul Nicholls2484417.7%
NHNicky Henderson1723822.1%
NHVenetia Williams762127.6%
NHDan Skelton176179.7%
NHBen Pauling881618.2%

Top five by wins per code, minimum 30 runs.

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Leading jockeys at Ascot, 2019 to 2026

FlatRyan Moore4046315.6%
FlatOisin Murphy4065012.3%
FlatWilliam Buick3874912.7%
FlatFrankie Dettori2063818.4%
FlatJames Doyle3263611.0%
NHHarry Cobden1893719.6%
NHNico de Boinville1212924.0%
NHCharlie Deutsch682232.4%
NHBen Jones571526.3%
NHJonathan Burke791519.0%

Top five by wins per code, minimum 30 runs.

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Favourites at Ascot by race type, 2019 to 2026

FlatFlat (Turf)94031433.4%59.6%
FlatAll Flat94031433.4%59.6%
NHHurdle1807441.1%66.1%
NHChase1595232.7%50.9%
NHAll NH36713637.1%59.9%

Races with a clear or joint favourite at SP; a race counts as a favourite win if any favourite won. Place = favourite finished in the places. Minimum 100 races per row.

Ascot draw summary by distance, 8+ runners, 2019 to 2026

Turf5fLow456265.7%17.8%99
Turf5fMiddle490265.3%18.6%99
Turf5fHigh519479.1%24.3%99
Turf6fLow595457.6%20.5%138
Turf6fMiddle637406.3%22.0%138
Turf6fHigh694537.6%22.0%138
Turf7fLow529346.4%16.8%120
Turf7fMiddle570386.7%22.6%120
Turf7fHigh609487.9%23.5%120
Turf1mLow696436.2%20.3%163
Turf1mMiddle762587.6%22.0%163
Turf1mHigh803627.7%22.4%163
Turf1m2fLow154106.5%25.3%45
Turf1m2fMiddle166169.6%27.1%45
Turf1m2fHigh1821910.4%28.0%45
Turf1m4fLow314216.7%20.4%90
Turf1m4fMiddle346277.8%27.5%90
Turf1m4fHigh3784211.1%29.4%90

Flat races with 8 or more runners since 2019. Stalls ranked within each race after non-runners and split into thirds. Minimum 100 runs per third. Full breakdown on the course draw bias page.

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Favourite win % at Ascot by year
FlatNH
20%30%40%50%60%20192020202120222023202420252026Flat 2019: 38.5%Flat 2020: 29.2%Flat 2021: 32.8%Flat 2022: 37.9%Flat 2023: 27.3%Flat 2024: 34.4%Flat 2025: 33.3%Flat 2026: 33%33%NH 2019: 36.4%NH 2020: 37.5%NH 2021: 38.9%NH 2022: 42.9%NH 2023: 40.4%NH 2024: 27.7%NH 2025: 34%NH 2026: 42.9%42.9%

Win % by Year

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What is on the Ascot card today?

When an Ascot card is declared, the page lists every race with off time, distance, going, class and runners, then each field in full with draw, weight, jockey, trainer, form and course and distance winners.

When is the next Ascot fixture?

On days with no declared Ascot card, the page lists the next Ascot fixtures from the black-type calendar or recent fixture dates, and the full card replaces that list once declarations close.

Which trainers and jockeys win most at Ascot?

Andrew Balding has the most Ascot winners since 2019 with 56, and Ryan Moore leads the riders with 63 the tables rank the top five per code with strike rate

How often do favourites win at Ascot?

Favourites won 450 of 1,307 Ascot races since 2019, a 34.4% strike rate, and the favourites table splits that record by race type with place rates.

Does the draw matter at Ascot?

The Ascot draw summary shows win and place rates for low, middle and high stalls by distance in Flat races of eight or more runners since 2019, with the full breakdown on the Ascot draw bias page.

What happened at the last Ascot meeting?

The last results table lists every winner from the most recent Ascot meeting, on 3 October 2026, with trainer, jockey, starting price and field size.

Questions people ask

When does the Ascot racecard appear on RaceWatch?

The Ascot card appears on RaceWatch once declarations are published, usually by the day before racing. Non-runners, going changes and the latest prices are then refreshed on the card through race day.

Who is the leading trainer at Ascot?

Andrew Balding has trained the most Ascot winners since 2019, with 56 from 517 runners. The trainers table ranks the top five by wins in each code with strike rate

Who is the leading jockey at Ascot?

Ryan Moore has ridden the most Ascot winners since 2019, with 63 from 404 rides. The jockeys table ranks the top five by wins in each code with strike rate

How often do favourites win at Ascot?

Favourites have won 34.4% of Ascot races since 2019, 450 wins from 1,307 races with a clear or joint favourite. The favourites table splits that record by race type, with each row's race count and place rate.

Is there a draw bias at Ascot?

The Ascot draw summary shows how low, middle and high stalls have fared by distance in Flat races of eight or more runners since 2019. The Ascot draw bias page has the full breakdown for every trip.

Where are the latest Ascot results?

The most recent Ascot meeting in the results database was on 3 October 2026, and every winner is listed with trainer, jockey, starting price and field size. The table moves on to the next meeting's winners once its results are in.

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