Ascot Racecourse
Horse racing venue in Ascot, Berkshire, England
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Ascot Racecourse is a dual-purpose British racecourse, located in Ascot, Berkshire, England, about 25 miles west of London. Ascot is used for thoroughbred horse racing, and it hosts 13 of Britain's 36 annual Flat Group 1 races and three Grade 1 Jumps races. The racetrack's current grandstand was completed in 2006.
Ascot Racecourse is visited by approximately 600,000 people a year, accounting for 10% of all UK racegoers. The racecourse covers 179 acres (72 ha) leased from the Crown Estate, and enjoys close association with the British royal family. Ascot was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne and is about 6 miles (10 km) from Windsor Castle.
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