Royal Ascot 2018: When is the Ascot Stakes? Final declarations, race time, tv schedule, preview, betting and tips
Get all the latest Royal Ascot tips, news and views ahead of day one's fifth race at Ascot, which was won in 2017 by Thomas Hobson
THE Ascot Stakes is the fifth race on day one of Royal Ascot and we've got all the latest news, views and top tips ahead of this year's renewal.
To get you in the mood for the stamina-sapping contest - here's a run-down of the race.
When is the Ascot Stakes, what TV channel is it on, what's the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2018 Ascot Stakes will take place on Tuesday, June 19 at 5.00pm and will be live on ITV.
It's a Class 2 Handicap run over two miles and four furlongs open to horses aged four or above and rated between 0-100.
Who is running in this year's race?
BANKER OR BLOWOUT Who will win and who will wilt on the opening day of Royal Ascot?
What are the latest odds for this year's race?
Merie Devie heads the market for Willie Mullins with Whiskey Sour second favourite for the same trainer.
Previous Ascot Stakes winners
- 2017 - Thomas Hobson
- 2016 - Jennies Jewel
- 2015 - Clondaw Warrior
- 2014- Domination
- 2013 - Well Sharp
- 2012 - Simenon
- 2011 - Veiled
- 2010 - Junior
- 2009 - Judgethemoment
- 2008 - Missoula
- 2007 - Full House
Who won the race last year?
The Willies Mullins-trained Thomas Hobson won the race impressively under Ryan Moore. He went off the 4-1 favourite.
Endless Acres (10-1) was second with Who Dares Wins (5-1) third.
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Which jockeys, horses and trainers have won the Ascot Stakes the most?
Both Ryan Moore and Fran Berry have ridden the winner of the Ascot Stakes three times, while former champion jumps trainer Martin Pipe has won it four times.
Pipe last saddled the winner in 2003 with Sindapour.
What are the top tips for the race?
Ascot Stakes tips
Templegate - Lagostovegas
Matt Chapman - Coeur De Lion
Wizard Of Odds - Dubawi Fifty