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5 Horses That Could Make You Money at Royal Ascot 2026

Royal Ascot is the week when fortunes are made and lost. The fields are competitive, the racing is world-class — but for the smart bettor, it's also one of the most profitable weeks of the year. Here are five horses we believe represent outstanding value in 2026.

1. 🥇 Audience (Aidan O'Brien)

Target Race: St James's Palace Stakes (Tuesday, Group 1, 1 mile)

Morning Line: 6-1

A son of Galileo out of a Danehill mare — the classic Ballydoyle blueprint for a miler. Audience showed exceptional ability in his 2-year-old season and his 2026 prep run at Leopardstown was a masterclass in relaxed, controlled racing. Ryan Moore is likely to take the ride, and when Moore and O'Brien combine at Royal Ascot, you sit up and take notice.

The Case For: Pedigree screams mile. Relaxed racing style ideal for Ascot's straight mile. Leading stable in form.

Bet: Each-Way at 6-1 or bigger.

2. 🥈 Romantic Proposal (William Haggas)

Target Race: Coronation Stakes (Friday, Group 1, 1 mile – fillies)

Morning Line: 8-1

William Haggas is one of the most underrated trainers in Britain when it comes to placing fillies at the highest level. Romantic Proposal was unlucky not to win a Group 1 in the spring — she met traffic problems in the Irish 1000 Guineas but her sectionals were extraordinary.

The Case For: Unlucky in running last time. Form lines tie in perfectly. Haggas always brings horses to Ascot in top condition.

Bet: Each-Way at 8-1 — outstanding value if the market hasn't caught up.

3. 🥉 Big Rock (Christopher Head)

Target Race: Queen Anne Stakes (Tuesday, Group 1, 1 mile)

Morning Line: 7-1

The French raider Big Rock has been one of the most consistent milers in Europe over the last two seasons. His ability to handle fast, rattling ground makes him perfectly suited to Ascot's summer conditions. The Queen Anne is a race the French love to target — and when they send their best, they tend to arrive ready to win.

The Case For: Proven at the highest level. Loves fast ground. French raiders historically overperform at Ascot.

Bet: Win bet at 7-1. Market may shorten significantly on race day.

4. Courage Mon Ami (John & Thady Gosden)

Target Race: Gold Cup (Thursday, Group 1, 2½ miles)

Morning Line: 5-1

A stayer with a big engine and a relaxed temperament — exactly what you need for the Gold Cup. The Gosden team has been targeting this race all season, and Courage Mon Ami's prep win at Goodwood showed he's in career-best form. He handles any ground, which is a huge advantage given the unpredictable June weather at Ascot.

The Case For: Ideal Gold Cup profile. Proven in trial form. Top connections who know how to prepare a stayer.

Bet: Win at 5-1 — this is one of our strongest plays of the week.

5. Kinross (Ralph Beckett)

Target Race: Diamond Jubilee Stakes (Saturday, Group 1, 6 furlongs)

Morning Line: 10-1

At double-figure odds, Kinross represents the kind of value that can make your entire week. A proven sprinter who often gets overlooked in the market, he's finished placed in multiple Group 1s and has the raw speed to compete with the very best. If he gets a good draw and the pace sets up right, a big run is very much on the cards.

The Case For: Proven at the top level. Big price relative to ability. Draw and pace scenario could be crucial — watch for a low draw.

Bet: Each-Way at 10-1 — the value play of the meeting.

How to Manage Your Royal Ascot Bankroll

With five days and 30+ races, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and bet everything. Don't. Here's our recommended approach:

Identify your 5 best bets for the week before it starts
Allocate equal stakes to each — no doubling up
Use each-way betting on prices of 6-1 or bigger
Avoid same-race accumulators — they rarely pay
Watch the morning market moves — sharp money talks

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