Super Strad – will Frankie Dettori and Stradivarius make Gold Cup history on day three of Royal Ascot?

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Royal Ascot tips: Stradivarius ridden by Frankie Dettori
Stradivarius ridden by Frankie Dettori on the way to winning the Gold Cup during day three of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse.
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Day three of Royal Ascot (Thursday 16 June) is Gold Cup day, and it’s set to be a good one. The Group One race is run over 2m4f and Stradivarius (pictured winning this race in 2020) will be looking to equal Yeats’ record four wins in the race under Frankie Dettori. Here’s the Royal Ascot betting day three Gold Cup runners and riders.

Royal Ascot betting day three: Gold Cup

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.