Royal Ascot prize fund reaches record £10.65 million for 2026

Royal Ascot will feature a record total prize fund of £10.65 million across 35 races from June 16-20, 2026. This marks an increase from the £10.05 million awarded in 2025, reaffirming Ascot's status as one of the premier racing events. Among the highlights are two races with £1 million prizes: the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Ascot Racecourse's broader investment strategy also sees total prize money at the venue rise to a record £19.4 million in 2026. Nick Smith, Director of Racing and Public Affairs at Ascot, emphasized the importance of prize money in attracting top talent from around the world.

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