Despite the Queen’s absence from Royal Ascot 2022 due to continuing mobility issues, this glorious event in the British Summer Social Season is more than living up to its reputation. Royal Ascot is one of Britain’s most illustrious occasions and the crowds have gathered with great enthusiasm to enjoy the five day spectacle. Prince Charles […]
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Royal Ascot week started with a bang thanks to the Goffs London Sale at Kensington Palace Gardens. The exclusive event welcomes some of the world’s top racehorse owners. Guests have the chance to buy a horse that has an entry at Royal Ascot 2018. This year, Thai billionaire businessman and Leicester City Football Club owner […]
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It’s the racehorse auction like no other in the world, when racing royalty descend on London ahead of the world famous meet at Royal Ascot. Goffs London Sale offers the chance to buy a horse on the eve of Royal Ascot, and then watch it race in front of The Queen. Approximately 20 thoroughbreds – […]
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The Summer Mile Family Raceday at Ascot Racecourse is the perfect family day out, combining fantastic entertainment for all ages with quality horse racing. Alongside a seven-race card racegoers will find a new designated Family Only Enclosure with fairground rides, on and off-stage entertainment, creative workshops and much more. Children under the age of 18 […]
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Although summer picnics, head-turning fascinators and other fond memories from key events on the Sloaney Season calendar may have been put to bed for the winter months, the entertainment is far from over. It is time to dust off your Barbour, polish those Dubarry boots and bring out your fur and tweed as jump season […]
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Crowds gathered for the opening day of Royal Ascot 2017 yesterday, which saw HM The Queen joined by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as a number of other members of the Royal family. There was an afternoon of excellent racing and the fashion stakes were also high, with many head-turning outfits on […]
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Royal Ascot week has arrived! The world’s most famous horse racing meet is a highlight on the Sloaney Season calendar, which pinpoints the most prestigious events of The Season. Although the racecourse opens its gates tomorrow, the anticipation and atmosphere will be electric at tonight’s Goffs London Sale, which is held in association with QIPCO. […]
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The winner of the annual William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award was announced last week as Doped: The Real Life Story of the 1960s Racehorse Doping Gang by Jamie Reid, who is also a columnist for the Financial Times. This is only the second time that a horseracing themed book has taken the […]
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A magnificent portrait of Frankel by leading light artist Chris Levine has been unveiled at Ascot Racecourse. It will be on show to the public … Read more
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By LAURA TOOGOOD On Friday, I attended Royal Ascot with The Sloaney’s Social Correspondent Katie Ann Lamb and a group of friends. We found a … Read more
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