‘British Midsummer Bonus’ for intercontinental runners

Ascot, Goodwood and York Racecourses today announce the ‘British Midsummer Bonus’ available to connections of horses trained outside Europe, who are being considered for three of the top Group 1 races in Great Britain in 2025.

Up to £1 million in bonuses will be available for sending horses for both the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot (TPF £1.5m) and the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (TPF £1m), which are run days apart from each other, minimising travel complexities.

The £1 million win bonus will pay out should the winners of both races be owned or trained by the same person (or entity in the case of owners). If the horses are placed in both races, a £250,000 bonus will be paid.

Additionally, any horse that wins either the King George or Qatar Sussex Stakes and then runs in the £1.25m Juddmonte International at York will receive a £250,000 appearance fee, whilst any horse that is placed in the King George or Qatar Sussex Stakes and then runs in the Juddmonte International will receive a £150,000 appearance fee.