Royal Ascot 2026: Going report for the second day of the meeting

The going for day two of Royal Ascot, Wednesday 17th June, is: Good to Firm.

This signals a change from yesterday, when it was good to firm, good in places.

Ahead of the second day at Royal Ascot, this means the ground is firmer.

Meaning that the course will ride quicker.

GoingStick at 8.30am

Stands’ side: 8.9

Centre: 8.7

Far side: 8.5

Round: 7.6

Stalls

Straight Course: centre

Round Course: inside

Rail movements

The rail on the Round Course will be positioned approximately 4yds out from approximately 9f out to the home straight.

This will remain in place until after racing on Wednesday.

3.05pm +14 yards (approximately)

3.40pm +7 yards (approximately)

4.20pm +14 yards (approximately)

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Weather

Dry overnight to Wednesday morning.

It is forecast to be generally dry through the week, with an occasional shower possible on Friday.

Max temperature expected to be between 22 and 26 to Thursday when they could increase further.

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Watering

Whole track was watered 5mm overnight.

The quickening ground is good for the American runners and for Ombudsman.

John Golden’s star horse is the favourite for the Prince Of Wales Stakes and won the race on this ground last year.

Prix de l’Arc de Triumph winner Daryz will not want the ground to ride any quicker.

French horses are used to softer ground so this could bar a query for the Arc champion.

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