Ascot Gold Cup Tips

Following redevelopment, the straight mile now drains more quickly than other parts of the track so going can vary. If there has been rain earlier in the day, take this into account before hedging your bets!

Ascot Gold Cup Tips

Since winning the Ascot Gold Cup in 2018, Stradivarius has been on a winning streak with 4 more first-place finishes. The last 3 were with jockey Frankie Dettori, who will ride the favourite for this race as well. Repeating is never easy, but at evens this is clearly what most bookies expect to happen.

If you’re not keen on following the crowd, consider backing Dee Ex Bee. Third in the Ascot Gold Cup odds table, this assessment seems to be based more on the 4-year-old’s inconsistent early career rather than recent outings. The Mark Johnston-trained horse has won its last 2 races, including 1 at Ascot in early May.

Past history tells us that backing a horse trained by Ireland’s Aidan O’Brien is often the key to a winning bet. O’Brien has trained 7 of the last 13 winners. His most recent victory was back in 2016 with Order of St George, so many think he’s due for another winner. With 5 horses in this year’s renewal, he certainly has several decent chances: Kew Gardens (7/1), Southern France (10/1), Flag of Honour (10/1), Capri (16/1), and Cypress Creek (33/1).

If you want to buck historical trends, consider Called to the Bar. If this 5-year-old wins, Pia Brandt would become only the second French trainer in 40 years with a Gold Cup winning horse. At 16/1, Called to the Bar is much more than an outside chance!

House of Cards fans may recognise the name “Raymond Tusk.” At 40/1, the horse with this name is certainly less intimidating than the character played by Gerald McRaney. Raymond Tusk did manage a second place finish at Ascot in early May however. The 4-year-old was beaten by 3 and ¼ lengths by…Bee Ex Dee!

For all the information you need about the races, check out our Royal Ascot Beginner’s Guide and Day 3 tips! 

Remember, please gamble responsibly, these tips are not guarantees of wins and only ever wager what you can afford. When the fun stops, stop.