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 Royal Ascot Racecourse

Slide 1: There are vast numbers of languages around the world, and we don’t understand most of them. But some languages are understood by all people all around the world despite their nationality and their mother tongue. They are the language of love, of music and of course the language of sport.  There is no need to mention that in ancient Greece wars must be interrupted to hold Olympic competitions.

Slide 2: Nowadays sport is also very popular with all people on our planet, so British are not an exception. They, like everyone else, love sports and games. Do they like go in for sports or do they just like to watch their favourite sports and games and shout for their favourite team?

Slide 3: British usually are very proud because of the fact, that they invented and developed many of the sports and games played now all over the world. Guess what they are. (Football, cricket, rugby, golf and many others).

The English have played football for many centuries. It’s a historical fact, that King Henry VIII passed a law, forbidding men to play football, because it took them away from archery.

Slide 4: If they are asked to name their favorite sport, they will probably name football, cricket or a lawn tennis, though many of them go in for such sports as golf, hockey (field hockey, not ice hockey).

Slide 5: Many of them will name athletics, mountain climbing, and rugby. And, by all means, they will name horse-riding.

Slide 6: That is the topic I am going to speak about today.

Few other nations are so much interested in horse-riding and horse-racing as British. The famous horse-races near Ascot are held every year. They are followed by sports fans from all over England.

Slide 7: Ascot Royal Race is a famous English racecourse, located in the small town of Ascot Berkshire, England approximately six miles from Windsor Castle. It is one of the leading horserace competitions in the United Kingdom. The event is closely associated with the British Royal Family.  

History

Slide 8: Ascot Racecourse was founded in 1711 by Queen Anne. The first race, "Her Majesty's Plate", with a purse of 100 guineas, was held on 11 August 1711. Seven horses competed, each carrying a weight of 12 stones (76 kg)

Slide 9: The royal procession began in 1825. King George IV drove up the centre of the course in front of the crowds, a tradition that continues to the present day.  

Slide 10:  Since then British have been accustomed  to this event. And now Every year Royal Ascot is attended by Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family. They arrive each day in a horse-drawn carriage with the Royal procession. It takes place at the start of each race day and the raising of the Queen's Royal Standard. It is a major event in the British social calendar

Slide 11: Ascot enclosure means the appearance of Her Majesty the Queen to Her people. If the Royal standard flies above the Grand Stand, it shows that Her Majesty the Queen is here and there Racecourse is to begin.

More than 300,000 people gather to attend the same event with the queen.

Lady’s day.

Slide 12: To be honest it is not sport, that attracts me about Royal Ascot. These horse racing competitions last for five days. Each day is special . But What I find really fascinating about it, is the third day of Racecourses. It is called Lady’s Day.

Slide 13: Ladies Day is the highlight of the Royal Ascot meeting. On this day members of upper-class society come to meet Her Majesty the Queen and to show off. British aristocrats are not accustomed to showing their status, but the Royal Ascot is an exception.

 Slide 14: The dress code in the Royal Enclosure is famously complex. Gentlemen must wear tuxedoes or dress coats and top hats or bowler hats.

Women are instructed that dresses  and skirts should fall “just above the knee or longer” while straps must be “at least 2.5cm wide”. They also should cover their shoulders. The most important accessory of that day is the hat, that all women must wear. The most head-turning hats are worn on Thursday, Lady's Day. Most hats are made by designers  specially for the event.  

Slide 15: Hats of different styles can be seen from elegant, Slide 16:  head-turning to Slide 17:  ridiculous.

Slide 18: Gentlemen keep apace with the ladies in extravagance.

Making money

Slide 19: There is nothing quite like the thunder and thrill of the race visitors can watch the horses in the Parade Ring before each race. At the end of the race winners and placed horses can be viewed within the winner's enclosure where trophies are also handed out.

Slide 20: Gambling on horse racing is very popular. Placing a bet is of course an integral part of the enjoyment and there are many on-course betting shops and tote positions to choose from. Win or lose, a day at Ascot races promises to be an unforgettable social event.

Slide 21: Now if you don’t mind I’d like to show you a short video about it.