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  Ascot Racecourse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse, located in the village of Ascot in the English county of Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing.
Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne.
Ascot racecourse closed for a period of twenty months on September 26, 2004 for a redevelopment budgeted at £185 million.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ascot_Racecourse   (600 words)

  
 Ascot Racecourse: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ascot Racecourse is a racecourse, EHandler: no quick summary.
Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject].
York racecourse is one of the premier horse racing tracks in europe having won the racecourse of the year title in 2003 and come out on top in the...
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/as/ascot_racecourse.htm   (721 words)

  
 Ascot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ascot Park, this racetrack was near Los Angeles, California and was a dirt track.
An ascot or Ascot tie is also an article of clothing.
It is similar to a cravat with wide square ends, usually held in place with a decorative pin and is named after Ascot Racecourse.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ascot   (181 words)

  
 Ascot - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Ascot
The Royal Ascot race meeting, established by Queen Anne in 1711, is held annually in June.
The racecourse was altered and improved in 1902 and again in 1963–64.
Principal races include the Gold Cup, Ascot Stakes, Coventry Stakes, and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /ascot   (194 words)

  
 Ascot Racecourse on AboutBritain.com
Ascot, founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, is one of the world's greatest racecourses and the best racecourse in the UK.
Today Ascot Racecourse stages the highest quality flat and jump racing throughout the year and is undoubtedly the best racecourse in the world.
Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, style and excellence in providing both unparalleled racing and outstanding hospitality.
www.aboutbritain.com /ascotracecourse.htm   (1061 words)

  
 Easy Print from BloodHorse.com
Ascot is planning to have the finest racecourse in the world when the £180 million (U.S. $250 million) new grandstand is completed by June, 2007.
However, Ascot has consulted widely and believes the level of local opposition and the nature of the plans means that there is only a small risk of a public inquiry being convened.
Ascot stages Flat and jump racing and, while the four-day Royal Ascot meeting in June will be held throughout the three-year construction period, fixtures, particularly in the second year, will be moved to other British courses.
www.bloodhorse.com /viewstory_plain.asp?id=10277   (537 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The University Boat Race is rowed between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge on the tidal portion of the river from Putney to Mortlake in the west of London.
Ascot Racecourse, Western Australia () is the major racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately 8 kilometres northeast of the Perth City Centre with the headquarters of the Western Australian Turf Club positioned directly opposite.
He concludes that his primary talent, a masterful impression of a hen laying an egg, is insufficient; indeed, he becomes convinced that she would be put off by such a vulgar display.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/A/Ascot-Racecourse.htm   (944 words)

  
 Welcome to Ascot Racecourse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Please do not arrive at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 27th May unless you have a ticket as you will not be granted admission.
Ticket despatch for Royal Ascot 2006 commences on Monday 15th May, beginning with tickets purchased at the start of the Royal Ascot sales period.
Royal Ascot hospitality is currently on sale and prices start at £295 per person + VAT including General Admission, you can enjoy a four course lunch, fine wines, traditional afternoon tea and a complimentary bar throughout the day, including champagne.
www.ascot.co.uk   (158 words)

  
 Horse Racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ascot Racecourse is currently closed for a £185 million redevelopment programme, the most extensive project of its type ever seen in Europe.
Admission will be by specific 27 May tickets and badges issued in advance to Ascot’s sponsors, boxholders, Annual Badgeholders, Royal Ascot Racing Club, Racing Industry bodies and members of the redevelopment team who have built the new racecourse.
Ascot Racecourse will be running tours of the redevelopment to ticketholders once the racecourse is open to the public.
www.windsor.gov.uk /attractions/racecourses.htm   (439 words)

  
 Royal Ascot at York 2005 - Racingbetter.co.uk
The Duke of Devonshire, The Queen’s representative at Ascot, looked back at the five days by saying: “we are delighted to have staged such a successful, popular and high quality Royal meeting at York this year, while Ascot’s redevelopment is taking place.
Ascot Racecourse, founded in 1711 is the world’s most famous racecourse.
Royal Ascot is moving to York Racecourse for 2005 because Ascot Racecourse is closing down for 20 months following the September Festival in 2004 for the main phase of a £180 million redevelopment.
www.racingbetter.co.uk /races_2005/royal_ascot   (441 words)

  
 Welcome to Royal Ascot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In October 2005, Ascot Racecourse confirmed that the Royal Meeting would return to its Berkshire home in 2006.
Royal Ascot is an internationally renowned sporting and social occasion, where tradition, pageantry and style all meet in a glorious setting – against the spectacular backdrop of top class thoroughbreds and world famous jockeys competing for some of the highest accolades in horseracing.
The action on the track is matched only by the fashions on display, with a colourful array of outfits and hats creating one of the most sophisticated and elegant events in the summer calendar.
www.royalascot.co.uk   (276 words)

  
 Royal Ascot History & Cartoon Fun by Brownielocks.
Because the Royal Ascot is often identified with the rich, the Royal Meeting has unfortunately also attracted a lot of thieves, gamblers and various con artists.
The racecourse is built on a geological formation known as the Bagshot Sands.
On the Thursday of Ascot Week, is "Ladies Day." This is a long-standing tradition in which there is a parade of women displaying their hats.
www.brownielocks.com /ascot.html   (1381 words)

  
 Royal Insight > June 2003 > Focus > Of Hats and Horses
The racecourse was built in 1711 on the orders of Queen Anne and the first race meeting was held there on Saturday, 11 August that year.
This act ensured that Ascot Heath, although property of the crown, would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future.
The freehold of the Ascot property is leased from the Commissioners of Crown Lands.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/page2439.asp   (1352 words)

  
 Ascot Hospitality   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We are proud to welcome you once again to the world’s most famous racecourse to celebrate a new chapter at this historic racing venue.
This section of the Ascot website has been updated to detail all of the official hospitality and box packages available at Ascot 2006.
Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality and excellence in providing both unparalleled racing and the highest quality catering services at any sporting venue in the world.
www.ascot-hospitality.com   (345 words)

  
 Corporate Hospitality   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ascot Racecourse is delighted to announce that Royal Ascot will return to its Berkshire home in 2006.
Overlooking the Old Paddock, one of the most beautiful areas of the racecourse, the intimate Greenyard Restaurant is an outstanding venue in which to entertain in comfort and style.
The most beautiful view in racing - the Panoramic Restaurant is at the top of the new Grandstand and overlooks the racecourse from Level 6, under the spreading branches of the state-of-the-art roof.
www.eventwise.co.uk /asp/HospFixture_1370.asp   (327 words)

  
 Ascot Racecourse photos
Inside the course there is an 18-hole golf course and a cricket ground, the home of the Royal Ascot Cricket Club, for which, both my son and I have played in the past.
The High Street in Ascot runs along the southern end of the racecourse and is dominated by it.
Ascot High Street as seen from the corner of the Winkfield Road.
www.dickfrancisbooks.com /photos1.html   (278 words)

  
 Press Release 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Despite strenuous efforts by both Ascot Round Table and the Ascot Racecourse Authority, Ascot Round Table regrets that it will not be possible to hold the annual Fireworks Spectacular in 2004.
Working in partnership with the Racecourse Authority, Round Table had identified other possible sites within the Racecourse grounds but due to safety, parking or space considerations, none of these has proved to be a viable alternative.
Ascot Round Table is a local organisation with International links and raises funds for local charities through the Fireworks Spectacular, the Christmas Santa Sleigh, the New Year’s Day Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race and other fundraising activities.
www.ascotfireworks.org.uk /pr05.htm   (455 words)

  
 Easy Print from BloodHorse.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In a further sign of the commercialization of racing in the UK, the Queen's racecourse, Ascot, has become a limited company.
The move will make it easier for Ascot to raise the £100-million plus needed for the most ambitious grandstand project ever in Europe.
Ascot Racecourse in 2000 had turnover of £25.74 million, with the pre-tax profit amounting to £7.25 million, increases of 72% and 93%, respectively, since 1996.
www.bloodhorse.com /viewstory_plain.asp?id=7238   (169 words)

  
 Ascot Racecourse - Berkshire restaurant reviews and booking from toptable.co.uk
Founded in 1711 and now the world's most famous racecourse, Ascot was all her idea.
Ascot stages 25 racing days a year and nine National Hunt meetings between November and April.
For example, fully air conditioned with elegant décor and furnishings, The Ascot Pavillion is one of the most prestigious and versatile event suites in the south of England.
www.toptable.co.uk /details.cfm?rid=1677&refid=allres   (201 words)

  
 Camp Ascot
in the foreground and Camp Ascot at the rear in 1942.
Camp Doomben and Camp Ascot were located on either side of Nudgee Road.
The 35th Fighter Group was one of the many units which camped at Camp Ascot during WW2.
home.st.net.au /~dunn/ozatwar/campascot.htm   (986 words)

  
 Royal Ascot Hospitality
Ascot Racecourse is ideally situated in beautiful wooded countryside adjoining Windsor Great Park and about 50 minutes drive or train journey from London.
Located close to the M3, M4, M40 and M25 motorways and to London Heathrow for international visitors, Ascot offers easy access for all racegoers wherever their departure point.
All visitors are advised to arrive as early as possible and before 12.00 midday at the latest during Royal Ascot week to avoid delays.
www.ascot-hospitality.com /ra_hospitality/map.htm   (203 words)

  
 Group Travel Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ascot Racecourse stages 27 days of the highest quality flat and National Hunt racing each year.
Ascot Racecourse reopens May/June 2006 after extensive redevelopment.
Groups of ten or more are assured of a warm welcome at Ascot and our dedicated team are very happy to help you organize you day from start to finish.
www.windsor.gov.uk /travel/visitor_attractions.htm   (964 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Other Sport | Horse Racing | Timeline: Ascot racecourse revamp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Scheduled re-opening of the racecourse on completion of the £185m project, in time for the 2006 Royal Meeting in June.
York racecourse will stage the 2005 Royal Meeting while Windsor, Lingfield, Newbury, Salisbury and Newmarket are holding the remaining fixtures during the main building work.
Bells removed from the Ascot tower while the clock and weather vane are dismantled and any other objects which can be re-used are placed in storage.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/4088900.stm   (501 words)

  
 Royal Ascot by Royal Windsor
Demand for Royal Ascot tickets is always extremely high and those wishing to attend are advised to book their place well in advance of the event.
Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 and is perhaps the most famous racecourse in the world.
Until 2001 Royal Ascot ran from the Tuesday to the Friday but there was also racing on the Saturday although this is not known as 'Royal'.
www.thamesweb.co.uk /ascot   (970 words)

  
 Welcome to Ascot Racecourse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
With Ascot now closed for 20 months for redevelopment, Diamond Weekend at Newbury will take place at Newbury Racecourse from Friday, 22nd July to Sunday, 24th July.
The jewel in Ascot's summer season, Diamond Weekend at Newbury promises three memorable days of world-class horseracing and spectacular free entertainment.
In July 2004, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead granted planning permission for the redevelopment of Ascot Racecourse, which enabled the main scheme to commence in October 2004 as planned.
www.ascot.co.uk /index1.php   (301 words)

  
 Ascot Racecourse To Host First Ever Speed Jumping Event - Equiworld Horse Magazine September 2003
Show jumping and thoroughbred racing will join forces for the first time ever on Sunday 28th September as Ascot Racecourse witnesses the birth of a brand new equine sport, Speed Jumping.
The riders will be seeded one to sixteen, based on the aggregate ranking of rider and horse, and lane positions will be drawn at random prior to each race.
Speed Jumping has received tremendous support from within all areas of the equine world with Ascot Racecourse, the BBC, the British Horseracing Board, Ladbrokes and Olympia all showing a great deal of faith in the pilot event.
www.equiworld.net /uk/ezine/0903/ascot.htm   (531 words)

  
 Ascot Racecourse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
From the South and East:- M3 Junction 3 onto A332 signed Bracknell and follow signs to Ascot M25 Junction 13 onto the A30 (signed Bagshot), then join the A329 and follow the signs to Ascot.
By Rail: There is a frequent train service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo.
The Racecourse, which is clearly sign posted, is a short 5 to 10 minute walk from the station.
www.race-courses.co.uk /ascot_racecourse.shtml   (453 words)

  
 ascot nursing home - ascot berkshire
Ascot Nursing Home is an Edwardian house, with a modern purpose built extension set well back from the road in its own grounds close to Ascot Village and Royal Ascot Racecourse.
Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms by bringing any familiar and treasured possessions with them.
The aim of Ascot Nursing Home is not only to ensure that our residents have the highest quality of medical and nursing care, but also to preserve their dignity and welcome them into a warm, homely and caring environment.
www.ascot.uk.net   (188 words)

  
 Ananova - Sport - Ascot racecourse
Work has started on the track extension at York racecourse in preparation for hosting Royal Ascot in 2005.
Ascot's major redevelopment scheme is almost past the winning post after the Berkshire racecourse was granted planning permission, subject to legal agreements.
Tiutchev has been described as being "in the form of his life" ahead of his bid to win next Saturday's Ritz Club Ascot Chase for the third time.
www.ananova.com /sport?keywords=Ascot+racecourse   (181 words)

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