Matched Bettors Guide To Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot 2025 (Tuesday 17th June – Saturday 21st June) is one of the most prestigious and high-profile horse racing events in the UK. It’s also one of the best times of year to make serious profits from Matched Betting, regardless of your experience or bankroll.

In this guide, we’ll show you exactly what to expect and how to make the most out of Royal Ascot.

Why Is Royal Ascot So Valuable For Matched Betting?

Royal Ascot is not only one of the pinnacle events in British horse racing but also one of the busiest betting weeks of the year.

With millions of pounds wagered across the festival’s five days, bookmakers are in full battle mode to attract punters, which in turn creates a wealth of opportunities for Matched Bettors. Here's why:

Massive Betting Volume

Millions of pounds are staked each day, leading to fierce competition among bookmakers. They want to capture a slice of the extra attention so try to attract you with a flood of promotions and offers.

Competitive Offers Galore

Bookmakers pull out all the stops to grab your attention by rolling out a variety of reload offers. Expect to see lots of Extra Place offers, money-back specials, refund offers and price boosts.

Unlike four-day events like Cheltenham, Royal Ascot spans five days. This extra day brings more races, more offers, and ultimately, more opportunities to maximise your Matched Betting profits.

Royal Ascot 2025 Race Schedule

You can pre-plan your Matched Betting day during Royal Ascot by knowing the daily race schedules.

(Subject to change - times and race names/sponsors may differ)

Tuesday, 17th June 2025

14:30 - Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

15:05 - Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)

15:40 - King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

16:20 - St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

17:00 - Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

17:35 - Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)

18:10 - Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)

Wednesday 18th June 2025

14:30 - Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)

15:05 - Queen's Vase (Group 2) (Class 1)

15:40 - Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)

16:20 - Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

17:00 - Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

17:35 - Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies' Handicap) (Class 2)

18:10 - Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)

Thursday 19th June 2025

14:30 - Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (2YO only) 5f

215:05 - King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

315:40 - Ribblesdale Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) (Class 1)

416:20 - Gold Cup (Group 1) (Class 1)

517:00 - Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

617:35 - Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)

718:10 - Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)

Friday 20th June 2025

114:30 - Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)

215:05 - Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (Class 1)

315:40 - Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)

416:20 - Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

517:00 - Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)

617:35 - King Edward Vii Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)

718:10 - Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)

Saturday 21st June 2025

14:30 - Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1)

215:05 - Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1)

315:40 - Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (Class 1)

416:20 - Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1)

517:00 - Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2)

617:35 - Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2)

718:10 - Queen Alexandra Stakes Conditions Race) (Class 2)

How To Make the Most Out Of Royal Ascot 2025

If you want to take full advantage of the Royal Ascot festival, here are four key types of offers to look out for as a Matched Bettor.

Horse Racing Refunds

Horse racing refunds are offers where you get your stake back - either as cash or a free bet - if a certain outcome happens.

For example, a bookmaker might refund your bet if your horse finishes second or third instead of winning. These offers are low risk and can lead to a nice profit over the week.

Extra Place Offers

Extra place offers are where bookmakers pay out on more finishing positions than normal in each-way markets.

So instead of just paying out on the top 3, they might offer payouts on the top 4, 5, or even more.

If you can back and lay a horse each-way and it finishes in an extra place position, it creates a long term profitable betting opportunity.

Price Boosts

Price boosts (or enhanced odds) are one of the simplest types of reload offers.

Bookmakers increase the odds on a specific horse for a limited time, and if the lay odds remain lower on the exchange, it creates an instant profit.

These are quick and easy wins, perfect for beginners or those short on time.

BetConnect ‘You Lay, We Pay’

The easiest way to boost profits during Royal Ascot is by taking advantage of BetConnect’s ‘You Lay, We Pay’ offer.

You can earn £5 cash for every £1,000 in lay stakes you place through the BetConnect integration on Outplayed - up to £30 total.

BetConnect specialise horse racing so are perfect for big festivals like Royal Ascot.

There are no wagering requirements, and the cash is fully withdrawable.

If you’re already placing lay bets, this is an easy way to get rewarded for what you’re doing anyway.

Want to Take It To the Next Level?

For more experienced bettors, Royal Ascot also presents a golden opportunity for value betting.

The odds during the festival are extremely competitive, and bookmakers are more generous with extra places and boosts - meaning even more value to take advantage of.

If you're using Outplayed Pro, tools like the Extra Place Master and Lucky Finder can help you pinpoint the best opportunities across the five days.

These tools are designed to find consistently profitable bets and you just need to place them and move to the next.

Matched Betting Royal Ascot Summary

Royal Ascot is one of the most exciting and profitable horse racing events of year for Matched Betting.

With five full days of racing, tons of offers, and huge betting volumes, it’s the perfect chance to build your bankroll - no matter your level of experience.

Stay organised, take advantage of the offers, and enjoy making consistent profits while everyone else is just hoping for a winner.