Ascot: Pictures from Matchbook Clarence House Chase and Raceday 2020

The first racing of the decade got underway at the world-famous Ascot Racecourse on Saturday.

After days of miserable wet and cold weather, the Matchbook Clarence House Raceday took place under a glorious blue sky and plenty of sunshine. It may still have been cold, but it was the perfect start to the 2020 racing season.

The biggest race of the day was the Matchbook Clarence House Chase with Defi Du Seuil, under Barry J Geraghty, coming from behind to surge past Un De Sceaux in the closing stages and claim victory in the Grade 1 race.

Even though Ascot will only next open its gates on 15 February 2020 for the Betfair Ascot Chase Raceday, the venue is much more than just a racecourse, it also has extensive MICE facilities and when racing is not on it is popular for weddings, photo shoots and corporate events. More on this side of the business to come.

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