Royal Ascot
Ascot Stakes Entries (2025)
The full list of entries for the 2025 Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot can be seen below, with a bunch of National Hunt trainers attempting to crash the party at Britain’s biggest flat racing meeting.
A total of 49 horses were entered at the six-day stage for the race, with entries closing at 12pm on Wednesday 11th June – check out the full list of entries below:
- Alcaraz – Tom Dascombe
- Align The Stars – Charlie Johnston
- All In You – Gary & Josh Moore
- Alphonse Le Grande – A. J. Martin
- Artistic Star – Ralph Beckett
- Ascending – Henry de Bromhead
- Barnso – Miss Natalia Lupini
- Brave Knight – Paul Nicholls
- Caballo de Mar – George Scott
- Caprelo – Hughie Morrison
- Charlus – W. P. Mullins
- Colonia Victoria – Paul Nolan
- Comfort Zone – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Common Practice – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Contacto – Andrew Balding
- Dawn Rising – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Divine Comedy – Harry Eustace
- East India Dock – James Owen
- Feigning Madness – Ralph Beckett
- Gentleman Joe – Henry de Bromhead
- Godsend – Sir Mark Prescott
- Jabbar – G. O’Leary
- Kyle of Lochalsh – Hughie Morrison
- Leinster – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Liari – Michael Bell
- Lieber Power – Andrew Balding
- Manxman – Simon & Ed Crisford
- Molten Sea – William Haggas
- Mordor – Gordon Elliott
- Mr Hampstead – Raphael Freire
- Mr Percy – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Ndaawi – Gordon Elliott
- Nurburgring – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Pappano – W. P. Mullins
- Poniros – W. P. Mullins
- Reaching High – W. P. Mullins
- Robbies Rock – Gavin Cromwell
- San Salvador – Joseph Patrick O’Brien
- Saturn – Mrs J. Harrington
- Scottish Anthem – Michael Keady
- Too Bossy For Us – W. P. Mullins
- Tritonic – Alan King
- Trooper Bisdee – Sir Mark Prescott
- Vaguely Royal – Anthony Charlton
- Vischio – Emmet Mullins
- Wild Waves – Andrew Balding
- Woot City – Fabrice Chappet, France
- Youthful King – Luke Dace
- Zoffee – Hugo Palmer
Ascot Stakes History
The Ascot Stakes is a prestigious heritage handicap race held annually on the opening day of Royal Ascot. In 2024, it took place on Tuesday 18th June and the race is open to horses aged four and older and covers a distance of 2 miles, 3 furlongs, and 210 yards (approximately 3,810 meters) on turf.
It is renowned for its demanding stamina test, making it a prime target for National Hunt trainers transitioning horses to flat racing.
The 2024 edition saw Pledgeofallegiance, trained by Sir Mark Prescott and ridden by Luke Morris, secure victory at odds of 20/1. The horse, a 4-year-old gelding, demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen, holding off a strong challenge from Divine Comedy to win by half a length.
This triumph marked Prescott’s first Royal Ascot win since 1996, highlighting the race’s significance in the Royal Ascot calendar.
The Ascot Stakes continues to be a highlight of Royal Ascot, attracting a diverse field of stayers and showcasing the versatility and endurance of thoroughbred racing.
