LIVE: Royal Ascot 2026 Day 3 - News, Results and Photos
Day 3 of Royal Ascot 2026 is set to be a standout with another exciting race card, including the highly anticipated Ascot Gold Cup. Punters can look forward to an exhilarating mix of large-field handicaps and pattern races. Expert tips for all races, including through-the-card advice, NAP selections, doubles, trebles, and an each-way lucky 15, are available to help bettors make informed choices. The key recommendation is to review the provided betting tips and previews for the best chance of success.
- Live updates on day three of Royal Ascot 2026
- Scandinavia wins the Gold Cup to bring up 100 Royal Ascot winners for Aidan O'Brien
- Nola Soul wins the opening Chesham Stakes for Fozzy Stack
- Ryan Moore and Joseph O'Brien team up with Enceladus in the King George V Handicap
- James Doyle guides Earth Shot to victory in the Ribblesdale
- Zac Lloyd wins the Britannia aboard Moonfall
🚨Royal Ascot 2026 Day 3 - Live Updates 🚨
4:50pm Britannia Stakes Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Moonfall | 13/2 |
| 2nd | Outback Heat | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Jamestown | 11/2 |
| 4th | Lion Of Alba | 33/1 |
| 5th | Capall Rasa | 50/1 |
A first Royal Ascot winner for young Australian jockey Zac Lloyd, who guides the fancied MOONFALL to victory in the Bow Echo colours for George Boughey.
Outback Heat powers home from the rear to finish second, as those drawn high dominate again. The well-backed Jamestown finishes third, ahead of Capall Rasa, Lion Of Alba and Conclave.
4:15pm Ascot Gold Cup Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Scandinavia | 11/8f |
| 2nd | Trawlerman | 10/3 |
| 3rd | Sweet William | 11/1 |
SCANDINAVIA does it for Aidan O'Brien, who celebrates his 100th Royal Ascot winner. Trawlerman made the well-backed favourite battle hard for his victory, but Ryan Moore's mount stuck his nose out when it really mattered.
Read a recap of the race and watch a replay of the finish in our Ascot Gold Cup results article.
3:40pm Ribblesdale Stakes Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Earth Shot | 4/1 |
| 2nd | Johanna Walsh | 11/1 |
| 3rd | Gilded Prize | 5/1 |
Johanna Walsh looked set to hand Joseph O'Brien another winner, but James Doyle produced EARTH SHOT late and William Haggas' filly pounced on the line to win the Ribblesdale.
French raider Gilded Prize kept on gamely to finish third, ahead of the fast-finishing Brilliant Star.
3:05pm King George V Stakes Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Enceladus | 7/1 |
| 2nd | Al Azd | 11/1 |
| 3rd | Believed | 14/1 |
| 4th | Heyzoom | 6/1 |
| 5th | Arc Ole Ole | 16/1 |
More success for Ryan Moore and Joseph O'Brien, but this time together, as they team up with ENCELADUS. Moore's charge wins cosily along the rail, inching ahead of Al Azd and Believed in the closing stages. Heyzoom and Arc Ole Ole complete the top five, ahead of Golden Knight.
2:30pm Chesham Stakes Result
| Position | Name | SP |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nola Soul | 9/2 |
| 2nd | On Just Terms | 22/1 |
| 3rd | Aperoll | 11/1 |
| 4th | South Dakota | 7/2 |
An eventual start to day three, as favourite Aix La Chapelle was withdrawn after rearing up in the stalls. NOLA SOUL kicked out at his handlers before entering the gates, but Fozzy Stack's well-backed juvenile recovered brilliantly to win the Chesham Stakes.
Joseph O'Brien's debutante On Just Terms ran a cracker back in second, crossing the line just ahead of Aperoll and South Dakota.
1:00pm - Day 3 Market Movers
🕓 2:30 Nola Soul 10/1➡️4/1
🕓 3:05 Cannes 11/1➡️9/2
🕓 3:40 Composing 16/1➡️17/2
🕓 4:15 Trawlerman 4/1➡️5/2
🕓 4:50 Jamestown 20/1➡️9/1
🕓 5:35 Maho Bay 10/1➡️13/2
🕓 6:10 Mezcala 14/1➡️7/1
12:00pm - Gold Cup Betting
Who will lift the famous Royal Ascot Gold Cup this afternoon? Well, the punters are putting their trust in John Gosden, as defending champion TRAWLERMAN is closing in on favourite Scandinavia.
Cabello De Mar has been backed into 7/1 third-favouritism. Rahiebb and Al Riffa have been drifting this morning, and can now be backed at 8/1 and 10/1 respectively.
11:00am - Going Update
Chris Stickles instructed his staff to water the track overnight, and their efforts have ensured that the ground remains GOOD TO FIRM for day three of Royal Ascot.
Going stick readings remain largely the same as yesterday. The stand's side of the straight is measuring at 8.8, with the centre and far side coming in at 8.7.
10:00am - Super Boost
bet365 has already boosted Bow Echo and Ombudsman this week, and today they're boosting BOTH of the top two in the market for today's Gold Cup!
9:00am - Newspaper Tips
Find out which horses the major media tipsters have backed today in our newspaper tips for day three of Royal Ascot.
We've reached the middle point of this historic meeting, and punters have got another brilliant card to sink their teeth into this afternoon.
The Ascot Gold Cup promises to be a thriller, as some talented four-year-olds take on the younger brigade. We've also got our usual mix of large field handicaps and pattern races to delve into as well. Good luck to anyone having a bet! 🤞
The Ascot Gold Cup promises to be a thriller, as some talented four-year-olds take on the younger brigade. We've also got our usual mix of large field handicaps and pattern races to delve into as well. Good luck to anyone having a bet! 🤞
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