Irish-trained horses to compete at Royal Ascot 2026: Full race schedule

Irish-trained horses are set to make their mark at Royal Ascot 2026, with entries across all five days of the prestigious event.

The Royal Ascot 2026 promises to be a thrilling event for horse racing enthusiasts, particularly those with an interest in Irish-trained horses. With a strong contingent of runners entered each day, the Irish presence is set to be significant.

Below, we outline the Irish-handled horses that currently hold entries, organized by day and race.

From the Coventry Stakes to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee StakesIrish trainers and jockeys will be vying for victory. The event kicks off on Tuesday, 16 June 2026and continues through to Saturday, 20 June 2026featuring a mix of Group races and heritage handicaps.

Let’s dive into the details of each day’s entries.

Day One: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

The first day of Royal Ascot 2026 features several notable Irish entries. The Coventry Stakes (Group 2) at 3.05 PM includes Arizona Raider trained by Michael Mulvany, Bull Shark by Robson Aguiar, and Confucius by A P O’Brien, among others.

The King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) at 3.40 PM sees Mission Central from A P O’Brien’s stable.

The St James’s Palace Stakes (Group 1) at 4.20 PM on the Round Course features Gstaad and Puerto Ricoboth trained by A P O’Brien, alongside Power Blue from Robson Aguiar. The day concludes with the Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) and the Wolferton Stakes (Listed), both showcasing a strong Irish contingent.

Day Two: Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Day two begins with the Queen Mary Stakes (Fillies’ Group 2) at 2.30 PM, featuring Armor Supreme by Diego Dias and Victorious by A P O’Brien. The Queen’s Vase (Group 2) at 3.05 PM includes Asakir by J P Murtagh and Port Of Spain by A P O’Brien.

The Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Fillies’ And Mares’ Group 2) at 3.40 PM on the Round Course features Jancis by W McCreery and Catalina Delcarpio by P Twomey. The Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Group 1) at 4.20 PM includes Mississippi River and Minnie Haukboth trained by A P O’Brien.

Day Three: Thursday, 18 June 2026

Day three kicks off with the Chesham Stakes (Listed) at 2.30 PM, featuring Aix La Chapelle by A P O’Brien and South Dakota by A P O’Brien. The King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) at 3.05 PM includes Port Of Spain and New Zealandboth from A P O’Brien’s stable.

The Ribblesdale Stakes (Fillies’ Group 2) at 3.40 PM features Cameo and Composingboth trained by A P O’Brien. The highlight of the day is the Gold Cup (Group 1) at 4.15 PM, which includes Al Riffa by Joseph Patrick O’Brien and Jan Brueghel by A P O’Brien.

The day concludes with the Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) at 5.35 PM, featuring Causeway by A P O’Brien and Andab by Joseph Patrick O’Brien.

Day Four: Friday, 19 June 2026

Day four begins with the Albany Stakes (Fillies’ Group 3) at 2.30 PM, featuring Controlla by Robson Aguiar and Sun Goddess by A P O’Brien. The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) at 3.05 PM includes Albert Einstein and Charles Darwinboth trained by A P O’Brien.

The Coronation Stakes (Fillies’ Group 1) at 4.20 PM on the Round Course features Balantina by Donnacha Aidan O’Brien and Precise by A P O’Brien. The day concludes with the King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) at 5.35 PM, which includes Asakir by J P Murtagh and Causeway by A P O’Brien.

Day Five: Saturday, 20 June 2026

The final day of Royal Ascot 2026 features the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) at 3.40 PM, with Chicago Critic by J P Murtagh and Comanche Brave by Donnacha Aidan O’Brien. The event concludes with the Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) at 5.00 PM.

With such a strong showing of Irish-trained horses, Royal Ascot 2026 is set to be a memorable event for fans of horse racing. Stay tuned for updates and results as the action unfolds.