International racing picks and schedule: Royal Ascot, Leopardstown and more
Royal Ascot scenic from day two of racing. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
June 19th, 2025
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing picks and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more. With a jam packed week of racing, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
Find schedules for tomorrow's Great Britian and Irish racing along with Royal Ascot picks for Thursday racing!
2025 Royal Ascot Scenic from day one of racing. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
Day 3 of Royal Ascot has as its traditional centerpiece the Gold Cup (G1) over 2 1/2 miles, and it's also the card which is a great place to resume your bankroll plays for the 2025 British flat season.
Race 1: Norfolk (G2), 9:30 a.m. ET
Top Contenders
#1 Afjan (7-1)
#3 Charles Darwin (8-5)
#13 Naval Light (3-1)
Others to consider
#7 First Legion (12-1)
#9 Hey Tru Blue (20-1)
#14 Sandal's Song (8-1)
Race 3: Ribblesdale (G2), 10:40 a.m. ET
Top Contenders
#1 Caspi Star (10-1)
#10 Serenity Prayer (3-1)
#2 Catalina Delcarpio (5-2)
Others to consider
#4 Garden of Eden (6-1)
Race 4: Gold Cup (G1), 11:20 a.m. ET
Top Contenders
#6 Trawlerman (3-1)
#8 Illinois (3-2)
#3 Sweet William (6-1)
Others to consider
#7 Candelari (7-2)
Race 6: Hampton Court (G3), 12:35 p.m. ET
Top Contenders
#8 Jackknife (7-1)
#13 Tornado Alert (10-1)
#9 Reyenzi (15-1)
Others to consider
#2 Arabian Force (15-1)
#7 High Stock (9-2)
2025 Royal Ascot Scenic from day one of racing. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
We move on to Thursday’s action at Royal Ascot, and we’ve got two highly-competitive handicap races to pick from. Here is the fifth, which has attracted 33 3-year-olds to go 1,600 meters (or one mile). Of those, 30 can go postward, with three also-eligibles waiting in the wings.
Race #5: 12 pm Eastern
Top Contenders
#23 The Fingal Raven (15-1)
#16 God Of War (15-1)
#4 Supido (50-1)
Race #4: 11:20 am Eastern
Top Contenders
#8 Illinois (3-1)
#4 Trawlerman (3-1)
#2 Dubai Future (30-1)
Ascot Racecourse Schedule
| Race | Eastern Time | Local Time |
| Norfolk Stakes | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| King George V Stakes | 10:05 AM | 3:05 PM |
| Ribblesdale Stakes | 10:40 AM | 3:40 PM |
| Gold Cup | 11:20 AM | 4:20 PM |
| Britannia Stakes | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| Hampton Court Stakes | 12:35 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Buckingham Palace Stakes | 1:10 PM | 6:10 PM |
Chelmsford City Schedule
| Race | Eastern Time | Local Time |
| Fegentri World Championship | 9:15 AM | 2:15 PM |
| Fenwick Style Stakes | 9:50 AM | 2:50 PM |
| Smart Works Charity Race Handicap | 10:23 AM | 3:23 PM |
| Collect Art Deco | 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Champagne Collect Handicap | 11:35 AM | 4:35 PM |
| Magic Mile Handicap | 12:05 PM | 5:05 PM |
Lingfield Park Schedule
| Race | Eastern Time | Local Time |
| Amateur Jockeys' Handicap | 12:58 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Trebles Novice Stakes | 1:38 PM | 6:38 PM |
| Ascot Free Bet Drop Handicap | 2:10 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Tips For Every Race Handicap | 2:40 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Classified Stakes | 3:10 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Odds Boost Handicap | 4:40 PM | 8:40 PM |
Ripon Schedule
| Race | Eastern Time | Local Time |
| Ladies Derby Handicap | 9:05 AM | 2:05 PM |
| Best Dressed Gentleman EBF Novice Stakes | 9:40 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Grantley Hall Handicap | 10:15 AM | 3:15 PM |
| Ripon Races Ladies Day Handicap | 10:50 AM | 3:50 PM |
| "Who Dares, Gin" Handicap | 11:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
| Celebration Handicap | 12:10 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Your Harrogate Ladies Day Handicap | 12:43 PM | 5:43 PM |
Wetherby Schedule
| Race | Eastern Time | Local Time |
| Vertu Vauxhall Knaresborough Stakes | 12:48 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Hold Your Next Event Here Novice Stakes | 1:20 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Heineken 0.0 Handicap | 1:50 PM | 6:50 PM |
| Fillies Handicap | 2:20 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Birra Moretti Handicap | 2:50 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Watch Race Replays At racingtv.com Handicap | 3:20 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Future Stars Apprentice Handicap | 3:50 PM | 8:50 PM |
Leopardstown (IRE) Schedule
| Race | Eastern Time | Local Time |
| Irish EBF Auction Series | 11:45 AM | 4:45 PM |
| Leopardstown Handicap | 12:20 PM | 5:20 PM |
| AER Lingus College Football Classic Handicap | 12:53 PM | 5:53 PM |
| Boylesport Smart Racecard Rated | 1:28 PM | 6:28 PM |
| Jerry Fish Handicap | 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Jerry Fish Handicap | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Irish Champions Festival Maiden | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Leopardstown Memberw (Q.R.) Maiden | 3:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
