Royal Ascot Day Three Betting Tips
Royal Ascot Day 3 Tips
Royal Ascot goes through the midpoint on Thursday, and it's the flagship afternoon with the Gold Cup itself the main dish.
Aside from the big race, there's the Norfolk, Ribblesdale and Hampton Court in terms of group-race action, while Thursday's handicaps include the King George V Stakes and the Britannia Stakes before the closing Buckingham Palace Stakes.
Here are our fancies for day three at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot Day 3 Race Tips
As it stands, there are currently no Royal Ascot tips available for day 3 of the 2024 festival. The event is due to take place during June 2024, so our players will be able to find our tips towards the start of June. In the meantime, check out some of the online betting options available at BetUK.
Background on Royal Ascot Day 3
The history of Royal Ascot dates back to the early 1700s, but over the years, this racing event has developed further to bring a broader range of races for spectators. It has since gone on to become one of the more popular racing events in the UK, including a host of Grade 1 races.
Thursday of Royal Ascot will bring the following races; the Ribblesdale Stakes and Gold Cup. Each of these is different in its own way, and you will be able to find different runners participating.
In advance of the races getting underway on Day 3 of Royal Ascot, you can look at the historical results from previous years, providing information on the most successful jockeys, trainers and horses.
Top Races and Contenders
Regarding day 3 of Royal Ascot, the tips and strategies applied to each race will vary due to the difference in runners and the layout of the race. That said, many of the general betting tips will remain the same across the events.
Over the course of the day, there will be a total of seven races which will include the Norfolk Stakes, King George V Stakes, Ribblesdale Stakes, Gold Cup, Britannia Stakes, Hampton Court Stakes and the Buckingham Palace Stakes. Of these races, the Gold Cup and Ribblesdale Stakes are the highlights for the day.
Ribblesdale Stakes
The Ribblesdale Stakes is run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs and is open to fillies of three years or older.
Looking at key statistics from previous years, John Gosden is the most successful trainer, potentially offering a signal that his runners tend to fare well in the Ribblesdale Stakes.
Gold Cup
The Ascot Gold Cup is a Group 1 race that is run over two miles and four furlongs. Over the last few years, favourites have been successful in the Ascot Gold Cup, having won six from the last 10.
John Gosden is the notable trainer from the previous ten races, as his runner has gone on to win four consecutive races from 2018 to 2021.
Norfolk Stakes
This Group 2 race covers a distance of five furlongs, with only two-year-olds being accepted into the race. When looking at the previous ten winners, Aidan O’Brien ranks among the most successful with two winners coming in the years of 2017 and 2015.
King George V Stakes
This handicap race covers a distance of one mile and four furlongs. Regarding trainers, Mark Johnston and Sir Michael Stoute have recorded the best success, with Johnston noting six winners and Stoute marking down four.
One of the most notable trends for this race is the lack of winners that have previously won a Group 1-3 race.
Britannia Stakes
Britannia Stakes is identified as a one-mile handicap race that is open to runners of three years old. Looking at the statistics from recent races, a majority have had a top-three finish within the last two starts. As well as this, these runners have typically received ratings of more than 90.
Hampton Court Stakes
As a one-mile and two-furlong race, the Hampton Court Stakes is available to runners of three years old, competing across a flat track. Among the previous winners of past races, the majority finished in a top 3 placement in their last run.
Buckingham Palace Stakes
Kicking off at 18:10 on day 3 of Royal Ascot, the Buckingham Palace Stakes will be run over a distance of seven furlongs, and it will be open to runners of three years or older.
From the historical statistics of this race in recent years, the Buckingham Palace Stakes winners have typically been aged four or five on average, signalling that more experienced runners are the potential favourites.
Royal Ascot - Day 3 Betting Strategies
Royal Ascot Day 3 tips vary depending on the race you want to bet on; however, some generic tips can be applied throughout the day.
Firstly, the conditions on the day can impact the outcome of each race, as some runners can perform better on a harder surface. For example, if there is a lot of rain on day three or even the day before, the ground is likely to be softer, making the conditions more difficult for the runners to compete.
You can also browse the statistics for the previous ten races, offering insights into the most successful trainers, jockeys and runners for each meeting on day 3 of Royal Ascot.
Although you can't guarantee wins with betting strategies, they are useful to have when it comes to managing your budget and making the best potential selections across all the races available.
Royal Ascot Day 3 Summary
Day 3 of Royal Ascot will take place on Thursday 22nd June 2023, and has become well-known as Ladies' Day. Alongside the amazing fashion selections, there is also a selection of races available, with betting markets constantly being updated as the races quickly approach.
