<Tr> <Th> Notable races </Th> <Td> The Gold Cup </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Official website </Td> </Tr> <P> Ascot Racecourse ("ascot" pronounced / ˈæskət /, often incorrectly pronounced / ˈæskɒt /) is a British racecourse, located in Ascot, Berkshire, England, which is used for thoroughbred horse racing . It is one of the leading racecourses in the United Kingdom, hosting 13 of Britain's 36 annual Group 1 horse races . </P> <P> The course, owned by Ascot Racecourse Ltd, enjoys close associations with the British Royal Family, being approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from Windsor Castle . </P>

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