Royal Ascot Day 1 Tips – Best Bets for Tuesday 17th June 2025

Royal Ascot Day 1 Tips – Tuesday 17th June 2025

Royal Ascot 2025 kicks off in style on Tuesday 17th June with a seven-race card that sets the tone for a week of elite flat racing. It’s a blockbuster opening to the Royal Meeting — and TipMan has your race-by-race betting tips, NAP of the day, each-way value, and daily multiples ready to go.

Day 1 Tips

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Royal Ascot Day 1 Race Card

🕑 2:30pm – Queen Anne Stakes (G1) – £750,000

The traditional curtain-raiser. A straight-mile test for older milers. Expect a clash of classic 

🕒 3:05pm – Coventry Stakes (G2) – £175,000

Royal Ascot’s premier 2YO sprint. A big field and limited form makes it a puzzle, but speed 

🕞 3:40pm – King’s Stand Stakes (G1) – £650,000

Five furlongs, flat out. One of the fastest races in the world. Expect fireworks.

🕓 4:20pm – St James’s Palace Stakes (G1) – £650,000

Three-year-old milers, often a rematch from the 2000 Guineas. Tactical race often won by the strongest closer.

🕔 5:00pm – Ascot Stakes (Handicap) – £110,000

Staying handicap over 2m4f. National Hunt yards often dominate.

🕠 5:35pm – Wolferton Stakes (Listed) – £120,000

Tactical 1m2f race for horses just below Group level. Often wide open.

🕡 6:10pm – Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) – £110,000

A staying handicap to end the day – stamina and draw are key.

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Day 1 FAQs

What is the feature race on Day 1?

The Queen Anne Stakes (2:30pm) is the opening Group 1 and sets the tone for the week.

How many Group 1s are there on Tuesday?

Three: Queen Anne, King’s Stand, and St James’s Palace.

Where can I watch Day 1 live?

UK viewers can watch on ITV Racing or stream via Sky Sports Racing.

Is there a handicap race on Day 1?

Yes, the Ascot Stakes (5:00pm) and Copper Horse Stakes (6:10pm) are both competitive handicaps.

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