Royal Ascot Prize Money Sees Record £19.4m On Offer

Royal Ascot 2026 will offer a record total prize fund of £10.65 million across 35 races during the five-day festival running from June 16-20, up from £10.05 million in 2025. The meeting features two £1 million races — the Prince of Wales's Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes — alongside several Group 1 contests with prize funds ranging from £650,000 to £750,000. The headline figure of £19.4 million referenced in the title appears to reflect a broader prize money total inclusive of additional contributions beyond the core fund.