Royal Ascot
Tuesday 19th June to Saturday 23rd June 2012
Overview
Royal Ascot is Britain's most popular race meeting. There is nothing quite like it in the social calendar - an atmospheric cocktail of priceless
horses and the most extraordinary fashion parade in the world.
Royal Ascot is a national institution and the centrepiece of the British social calendar. Each year, for the third week in June, tradition,
pageantry, fashion and style combine at one of the most beautiful settings in the country.
The quality of the racing at Royal Ascot is simply outstanding, with nearly £4 million in prize money on offer and a total of eighteen 'Group' races
(racing's term for the most prestigious races) over the five days.
Each day follows the same format with The Royal Procession making its way from the Golden Gates, along the racecourse and into the Parade Ring
from 2.00pm each afternoon. The first race of six each day is at 2.30pm and the last race is at 5.35pm.
Imperial Corporate Events and Ascot
Having worked in partnership with Ascot for many years and having entertained over 40,000 customers at Ascot we are widely renowned within our industry as its leading expert.
Our dedication was rewarded in 2009 when we became the first external commercial organisation in Ascot's illustrious 298 year history to have a restaurant named after them.
The Imperial Events Courtyard was born, and then in 2011 we added the Imperial Events Village to our portfolio of venues at Royal Ascot.
We are very proud of our relationship with Royal Ascot and are honoured to be able to offer you these 2 very special packages for Royal Ascot 2012.
Click here to view the Imperial Events Village
Click here to view the Imperial Events Courtyard
Tuesday 19th June
The opening day of what is sure to be a spectacular Royal Meeting gets off to a flying start with three Group 1 races (i.e. the very best in the world);
the Queen Anne Stakes, the King's Stand Stakes - the first British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge – and the St James's Palace Stakes.
As the first day of Royal Ascot, the fashion stakes are high but the atmosphere is relaxed which allows racegoers the chance to enjoy a glass of Champagne
between races or explore the racecourse at their leisure.
Wednesday 20th June
The highlight of the second day is the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes, arguably the most important race at the Royal Meeting in the modern era with £400,000 prize money on offer.
Also on the card are the Group 2 Windsor Forest Stakes, for older female milers and the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes, for the best up and coming two year old fillies (females).
Wednesday is perfect for groups of friends to enjoy the Royal Ascot experience at a slightly more gentle pace.
Thursday 21st June
Thursday's highlight is the Group 1 Gold Cup, a battle of stamina and determination over two miles and four furlongs - this undisputed long distance world championship is not for the faint hearted!
Style, elegance and the height of the summer social calendar all combine on Gold Cup Day, colloquially known as 'Ladies' Day'. Although the whole week of Royal Ascot is a fashion show like no
other, it is Thursday when the designer creations and millinery masterpieces reach new heights.
Friday 22nd June
The feature race on Friday is the Coronation Stakes, which traditionally brings together the leading three-year-old fillies in Europe. Also on the card is the King Edward VII Stakes,
colloquially called the 'Ascot Derby,' as its conditions mirror those of the Epsom Classic.
This is the perfect way to start the weekend with friends and work colleagues.
Saturday 23rd June
The final day of the Royal Meeting always provides a dramatic climax and features one of the world's most important and international races, the Golden Jubilee Stakes, -
the second British leg of the Global Sprint Challenge.
Saturday is a relatively new addition to the Royal Meeting, having been introduced as recently as 2002. Although the fashions are as elaborate as they are during the week, there is a pronounced,
relaxed family feel as many people who are unable to attend until the weekend come to enjoy the experience of the greatest race meeting in the world.