Royal Ascot First Day 18th June 1968 Racecard

Description

Royal Ascot First Day Racecard – Tuesday 18th June 1968

An original Royal Ascot race-day programme from the First Day of the meeting, held on Tuesday 18th June 1968, presented in good used condition. This historic flat racing racecard is a fascinating piece of British racing heritage, capturing the atmosphere and quality of competition from one of the world’s most prestigious race meetings.

The six-race programme featured some of Royal Ascot’s most important contests, including the Queen Anne Stakes, Prince of Wales’s Stakes and St James’s Palace Stakes. The day’s winners included several notable names from racing history:

• 2.30 – The Queen Anne Stakes
  1st Virginia Gentleman – 9/2, ridden by A Barclay, trained by Doug Smith
• 3.05 – The Prince of Wales Stakes
  1st Royal Palace – 1/4, ridden by A Barclay, trained by Noel Murless
• 3.45 – The Queen’s Vase
  1st Zorba II – 10/1, ridden by R Hutchinson, trained by P J Prendergast
• 4.20 – The Coventry Stakes
  1st Murrayfield – 15/2, ridden by G Lewis, trained by I Balding
• 4.55 – The Ascot Stakes (Handicap)
  1st King of Peace – 8/1, ridden by A Murray, trained by J Hardy
• 5.30 – The St. James’s Palace Stakes
  1st Petingo – 10/11, ridden by L Piggott, trained by F Armstrong

Original Royal Ascot programmes are highly valued by racing enthusiasts as historical records of the sport, documenting famous meetings, leading horses, jockeys and trainers from a bygone era. They offer a unique insight into the traditions, personalities and heritage of flat racing.

Condition

Good used condition. As an original programme from 1968, it may show signs of age, handling and storage consistent with its history. Please refer to the photographs for the item’s overall condition.

Product Details

• Racecourse: Royal Ascot
• Meeting: Royal Ascot – First Day
• Date: Tuesday 18th June 1968
• Type: Original Race-Day Programme / Racecard
• Condition: Good used condition
• Categories: Horse Racing, Ascot Racecards

An authentic piece of Royal Ascot history, ideal for collectors of racecards, flat racing enthusiasts and those interested in preserving the heritage of one of the world’s most famous race meetings.