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Ascot Gold Cup Betting Odds

Thursday 18 June 2026 · Ascot · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

The highlight race on Day Three of the Royal Ascot meeting is the Gold Cup. This is a long distance encounter over two miles and four furlongs, with this Group 1 encounter being a strong test of stamina. Scandinavia is trading as the warm favourite to land a victory, with the four-year-old having racked up a series of wins coming into this encounter.

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Last year's winner has to be respected and Trawlerman comes into the meeting off the back of earning four straight wins towards the end of the previous campaign. There's been money for the John & Thady Gosden-trained runner, although there's also Rahiebb trading at a single figure price. Roger Varian saddles a horse who has bags of potential.

Ascot Gold Cup Runners & Odds

57 runners

Showing the top 30 entries by market price. 27 further entries have no current ante-post price.

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2026 Ascot Gold Cup Betting Tips

Scandinavia raced at Newmarket back in July 2025 and that was the first of five consecutive victories. The 11/8 favourite was able to score in the Bahrain Trophy Stakes and that Group 3 success was followed by a triumph in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes. Sent off at 4/1, the horse was able to score over two miles to fend off favourite Illinois.

More recently, there have been two further successes. There was a win at Navan in the BAR 1 Betting Vintage Crop Stakes, with the 11/10 favourite getting up over one mile and six furlongs. A warm-up race at Leopardstown saw Scandinavia win at odds of 2/9 and it's all set up for the Royal Ascot showdown, with Rahiebb another young pretender.

Roger Varian saddles a horse who won on a seasonal debut at York in the middle of May. In the Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes, the horse scored over a mile and six furlongs when obliging by just over two lengths. There was previously a strong effort back in September when the runner pushed Scandinavia close on soft ground in Doncaster.

Trawlerman was a winner of this race a year ago, with John & Thady Gosden saddling a horse who posted four straight wins last term. There was a late May win at Sandown Park before winning the 2025 Gold Cup by a full seven lengths. Then there was an odds-on success in the Lonsdale Cup Stakes before winning the British Champions Long Distance Cup.

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    Fav: Bow Echo
    5/6 Bet365
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    Fav: Reaching High
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    Fav: Haatem
    6/1 Bet365
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  8. Queen Mary Stakes Wed 17 Jun 2026
    Fav: Victorious
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Ascot Gold Cup FAQ

When Does the Ascot Gold Cup 2026 Take Place?
The Ascot Gold Cup will take place on Thursday 18 June, with this Group 1 encounter taking place at 4.20pm. Scandinavia is the strong favourite to land a victory, with Candelari and Trawlerman other contenders for this popular betting race.
When Does the Ascot Gold Cup Start?
The Ascot Gold Cup is scheduled to start at 4.20pm on Thursday 18 June. It’s a long-distance encounter, with the winner getting over £350,000. It’s a test of stamina for the runners and riders who line up on Day Three of the Royal Ascot meeting.
When Does the Ascot Gold Cup Take Place?
The Ascot Gold Cup is one of the biggest races at the Royal Ascot meeting. It’s a two mile four furlong encounter and we can enjoy this race on Thursday 19 June. The race is later on in the racecard, with this scheduled for 4.20pm and Illinois could be the one to beat.
How Can I Back the Winner of the Ascot Gold Cup?
Backing the winner of the Ascot Gold Cup involves working out the form for the race. You can go through the racecard and determine which runner has the strongest credentials. You can then compare the horse racing odds and pick out the best price for your selection.
How Can I Watch Ascot Gold Cup Live Streaming?
There are several bookmakers who operate a live streaming service for horse racing. There are Royal Ascot live streams available and that means the chance to watch the Ascot Gold Cup. You will need to have a registered account and place a bet on the race you want to watch.
How Do I Get Free Bets for the Ascot Gold Cup?
There are ways to secure free Ascot bets by signing up with any of the bookmakers at Racing-Odds.com. You can register an account and make a deposit. You can then place a qualifying bet and you will be credited with free bets once your original wager has been settled.