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Ascot Racecourse, established in 1711 and one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most traditional racecourses, continually reinforces the reputation of horse racing as 'The Sport Of Kings'. The history of Ascot is irrevocably intertwined with the British Royalty; playing host to this day for to a large number of races inaugurated by members of the Royal Family - including the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. These two amazing races are part of the nine Group 1 events hosted at Ascot every year.

Racing In The Name Of Elizabeth

Various members of the British aristocracy, as well as international royalty, have delighted in entering horses from their stables into the races at Ascot; the King George And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes are no exception. The race meetings as Ascot which include these races are incredibly prestigious; not only because both races are classified as Group1 and the racing is consequently of the highest standard, but also because of the likely attendance of a representative of the Royal Family. The royal involvement makes racing at Ascot one of the classiest events on the social calendar - and the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes two of the best attended races at the course outside of the Royal Ascot Festival.

We invite you to join in the glamour. Learn all about the history and legendary winners of the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, explore the traditions of the corresponding race days at Ascot, and maybe even have a little flutter on one of these exceptional events.

In addition we would like to draw your attention to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes run every year as part of the Autumn Racing Carnival in Sydney, Australia. It may not be taking place in the immediate vicinity of royalty but the quality of racing could not be more spectacular if Her Majesty was looking on.

What would be better than enjoying some of the finest flat racing the country has to offer? Enjoying this spectacle of equine ability in a gorgeous garden setting and making a day of it with a spot of socialising at one of the most sought after cocktail parties of the year. King George Day at Ascot, the day of the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes, offers all of the above.

It may not be part of the Royal Ascot Festival, but the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes are the key to open the doors to high honours for a racing professional. The event named in honour of Her Majesty The Queen in one of the highlights on the Ascot calendar and showcases some of the finest runners on the circuit. Read on to learn more about an event that is guaranteed to brighten your autumn.

Although they may mock the United Kingdom at any given chance, the Australian people still have a soft spot for the old country and the Royal Family. Paying tribute to the Royals and the traditions of horse racing in the United Kingdom, the Sydney Autumn Carnival features the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Check out the story of the sister event from the flip-side.

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