RACE-BY-RACE POTTED HISTORY

A Group One for four-year-olds and older, run over a mile. Established in 1840, it was called the Trial Stakes before being renamed in honour of Queen Anne, the founder of Ascot racecourse in 1939.

A Group Three from 1971, it was then raised to Group Two in 1984 before its current level in 2003, when the age of runners was raised from three to four. Leading jockey with rides at this year’s meeting:

Leading trainer with runners at this year’s meeting:

Notable winners: A Group One for three-year-olds and older, run over a mile. The race may never have existed in its current form if it was not for heavy rain. In 1860, the two-mile Royal Stand Plate had to be shortened to five furlongs and run on the only part of the course that was fit to race on.

As a result, it was renamed the Queen’s Stand Plate before being renamed the King’s Stand after King Edward VII in 1901.

Given Group One status in 1973, it was downgraded to Group Two in 1988, then reinstated to Group One in 2008.

The race attracts the best sprinters from around the world. Leading jockey: Leading trainers: Notable winners: horse taking part. Given Group Two status in 1971, it was upgraded to Group One in 1988. The race often features the winner of the 2,000 Guineas, or the Irish and French equivalents. Leading jockey:

Leading trainer: Notable winners: A Class 2 handicap for four-yearolds and older, run over two miles and four furlongs. Established in 1840 as a long-distance event, it often attracts National Hunt horses. Leading jockey: Leading trainer:

Notable winners: