Brush away any New Year blues and have a flutter as Ascot opens for 2020 with the Matchbook Clarence House Chase Raceday. As ever the racecourse will be a hive of activity with warming winter dishes and cocktails across the spectacular Grandstand, plus a fantastic racecard of top-class National Hunt racing.
The jumps racing elite arrive at Ascot en masse with the much-loved Matchbook Clarence House Steeple Chase as the highlight. Europe's best chase horses go head-to-head to contest the Grade 1 encounter. Previous winners include Desert Orchid, Master Minded and 2019 winner, current National Hunt superstar Altior.
From London and the North: M4 Junction 6 onto the A332 Windsor by-pass and follow the signs to Ascot. From the West: M4 Junction 10 to the A329(M) signed to Bracknell and follow the signs to Ascot. From the South and East: M3 Junction 3 onto the A332 signed to Bracknell and follow the signs to Ascot. From the Midlands: M40 southbound, Junction 4. Take the A404 towards the M4 (Junction 8/9). On the M4 head towards Heathrow / London. Leave M4 at Junction 6 and follow A332Windsor by-pass to Ascot. All visitors are advised to arrive as early as possible to avoid delays.
South Western Railways runs a frequent service to Ascot from both Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 52 minutes from Waterloo. Regular services also run from Guildford. The railway station is a seven-minute walk from the racecourse.
Please note that Ascot is not within the London Oyster Card Zone.
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