Tom O'Brien

Royal Ascot is back and Day One served up a belter. Tom O'Brien runs the rule over Tuesday's card at the world's greatest flat meeting.

Five UK racecourses, 32 races and a top prize of £800,000 at Royal Ascot headline today's horse racing action on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

A cracking Saturday card at York delivered quality racing across seven contests, with the Sky Bet Grand Cup providing the headline act.

A proper Saturday afternoon's entertainment at Ayr with seven races of honest handicap fare and some promising fillies on show.

A quiet Saturday evening card at Towcester but don't let the lack of runners fool you - there's value to be found for the patient punter.

Seven races scheduled at Hamilton Park but not a single runner declared - what's gone wrong at the Scottish track?

A proper summer's day at Prestbury Park served up seven handicaps that told plenty of tales for those with eyes to see.

Seven-race jumps card at Newcastle awaits final field declarations, with going conditions set to play a crucial role in Friday's evening entertainment.

A solid evening's National Hunt action at Wolverhampton delivered some decent performances and a few horses to keep on the right side going forward.

Market Rasen's flat card delivered quality over quantity, with several progressive types catching the eye for future engagements.

A modest Thursday card at York served up some decent racing despite the humble billing, with several progressive types emerging from the pack.

A cracking evening of flat racing at Hexham with fillies taking centre stage and some tasty handicap puzzles to solve.