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The Royal Ascot horse races are held at Ascot Racecourse, which is situated in:

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Answer: Option D — England

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Ascot Racecourse, home of the famous "Royal Ascot" race meeting, is located in the town of Ascot, Berkshire, England, about 10 km from Windsor Castle.

About Ascot Racecourse:

  • It was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, who saw the open heath near Windsor Castle as a good place for horses to "gallop at full stretch".
  • The first race, "Her Majesty's Plate", was held on 11 August 1711.
  • It is closely associated with the British royal family and is owned by the Crown Estate.
  • It hosts 26 days of racing every year, including flat racing and jump racing.

About Royal Ascot:

  • It is a five-day race meeting held every June.
  • It is one of the most famous events of the British social season.
  • Each day begins with the "Royal Procession", in which members of the royal family arrive in horse-drawn carriages.
  • Famous races include the "Gold Cup" (on "Ladies' Day", Thursday), the "Queen Anne Stakes", the "St James's Palace Stakes", the "Prince of Wales's Stakes" and the "King Charles III Stakes".
  • It is known for its strict dress code, especially in the "Royal Enclosure", where women must wear hats and men must wear morning dress with top hats.

Other famous horse races and racecourses in England:

  • Epsom Derby: held at Epsom Downs, Surrey; first run in 1780.
  • Grand National: a steeplechase held at Aintree, Liverpool; first run in 1839.
  • Cheltenham Festival: a jump racing festival.
  • Newmarket: known as the "Home of Horseracing".

Horse racing in India:

  • Royal Calcutta Turf Club (1847), Kolkata.
  • Royal Western India Turf Club, Mumbai (Mahalaxmi Racecourse).
  • Bangalore Turf Club and Hyderabad Race Club.
  • Indian Derby: held at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai, since 1943.

Other famous international races:

  • Kentucky Derby (USA): first held in 1875; part of the American "Triple Crown".
  • Melbourne Cup (Australia): called "the race that stops a nation".
  • Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (France): held at Longchamp, Paris.
  • Dubai World Cup (UAE): one of the richest horse races.

Why not the other options?

  • ✗Scotland has racecourses such as Ayr and Musselburgh, but not Ascot.
  • ✗Ireland has the Curragh and Leopardstown.
  • ✗France has Longchamp and Chantilly.

Quick tip

Remember: Royal Ascot = Ascot, Berkshire, England (founded 1711 by Queen Anne; held every June; Gold Cup); Epsom Derby = Surrey (1780); Grand National = Aintree; Indian Derby = Mumbai; Melbourne Cup = Australia.

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