Ascot betting favourites statistics
Ascot hosts flat and jumps racing. These statistics apply to performance of favourites in flat horse racing only.
| Age of horses racing | Non-handicap races | Handicap races |
| 2-y-o | 26-83 (31.3%) | 2-8 (25.0%) |
| 3-y-o and up | 46-129 (35.7%) | 50-184 (27.2%) |
| Totals | 72-212 (34.0%) | 52-192 (27.1%) |
Figures from 2005 season up to and including 31 October 2009. Source: Racing Post and author’s own research.
What does the fate of the favourite tell us?
The most successful betting favourites on the flat at Ascot are those racing in non-handicaps for three-year-olds and upwards. This is consistent with the fate of the favourite generally.
Overall, however, favourites do not fare well at Ascot. However, many of the races – especially at the Royal meeting – are well covered in the racing press and elsewhere (here at A Cunning Punt, for example. Therefore, punters should be able to make an informed betting decision and there should be no need to resort to simple statistics on backing favourites.
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