King George Weekend Betting Tips
King George Weekend Tips
After the excitement of Newmarket, we're heading back to Ascot for the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. A key part of the British Champions Series, it's the premier mile and half race of the season, with many a Royal Ascot winner choosing to make this meeting their next destination before the Ebor Festival at York.
As we take a look at the key runners and riders on the card, our tipster at Bet UK will be on hand to provide you with top Ascot horse racing betting tips and insight for all the Group 1 races and handicaps so you'll always be in the know.
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is the feature race this weekend. The Group One contest often sees the best three-year-olds take on the leading older horses in the division in a clash of generations.
This Saturday’s contest at Ascot looks set to be a thrilling renewal. Here is a look at the race and some of the other highlights on the card.
2024 King George Weekend Betting Tips
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King George Weekend Racecards
Looking for the racecards ahead of the King George Weekend at Ascot? Check out the racecards below with the winners of last years event attached.
King George Weekend - Friday Racecard
| Time | Race | 2023 Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 | Fillies' Novice Stakes | Panarea |
| 14:25 | Racing Brown Jack Handicap | Blazeon Five |
| 15:00 | Chapel Down Handicap | Pearle D'Or |
| 15:35 | John Guest Racing Handicap | City Streak |
| 16:10 | Slingsby Gin Handicap | Alhambra Palace |
| 16:45 | October Fillies' Handicap | Woolhampton |
King George Weekend - Saturday Racecard
| Time | Race | 2023 Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 13:15 | Maiden Stakes | Indian Run |
| 13:50 | Princess Margaret Stakes | Sacred Angel |
| 14:25 | Valiant Stakes | Random Harvest |
| 15:00 | International Stakes | Baradar |
| 15:40 | King George VI Stakes | Hukum |
| 16:15 | Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes | Rosallion |
| 16:50 | Betfred Handicap | Ghaly |
| 17:25 | Whispering Angel Handicap | Intrinsic Bond |
About the King George Weekend and King George VI Stakes
Behind Royal Ascot, the King George weekend is without a doubt the most important and historic meeting in the Ascot racing calendar. The first day of racing offers a fantastic show; however, it is the final day that hosts the most prestigious prizes with the likes of the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco stakes taking centre stage.
The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is a prestigious horse race held annually at Ascot Racecourse in England. It is one of the most important and iconic flat races in the British horse racing calendar. The race was first run in 1951, taking its name from the reigning monarch, King George VI, and his consort, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother).
The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes is typically held in late July and is open to horses aged three years and older. It covers a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 meters). The race attracts some of the best middle-distance horses from around the world and is known for its competitive field and high-class participants.
The reason the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes has such a long name is because we used to see two separate races with the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and King George VI stakes and now the two races have merged into one during the Qipco King George Weekend.
