Victoria Cup (horse race)

The Victoria Cup is a flat handicap horse race held annually at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England. It is typically run in May as part of the undercard on a Saturday meeting, often before a Group race.

The race is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run over a distance of 7 furlongs (approximately 1,408 meters) on the straight course. As a handicap, horses carry different weights based on their official rating, with the higher-rated horses carrying more weight. This is intended to level the playing field and give all horses a chance of winning.

The Victoria Cup is considered a prestigious handicap race, attracting a large field of competitive horses. Winning the race is often seen as a significant achievement for trainers and owners.