Normally, a small quiet town west of London, Ascot, becomes a high society hotspot for 5 days every June.0:31
The racecourse hosts the jewel in the crown of British horse racing, known for big wins and astonishing outfits.0:40
Because the monarch attends in person, the event is known as Royal Ascot.0:48
It is the most popular horse racing event in Europe and in the past has attracted as many as 300,000 racegoers a day.0:54
The punters aren't the only nervous ones as the horses spring out of the starting gate.1:04
Besides the £5.5 million in prize money on offer, there is a lot at stake for the horse owners, trainers, and jockeys.1:10
If a horse wins, its value soars and boosts the trainer's and jockey's careers as well.1:19
However, training for the race is not easy.1:26
The Ascot racecourse is considered one of the most demanding in the world.1:30
The racing isn't the only thing that draws people's attention at Ascot.1:36
It's also a fashion show like no other.1:41
On Ladies' Day, what the women are wearing when they arrive often gets more coverage in the press than what's happening on the racecourse.1:44
Racegoers in the Royal Enclosure are required to follow a strict dress code.1:52
Men must wear morning coats and top hats.1:58
The ladies wear formal dresses and hats and, in the latter case, often show off outrageous designs.2:02
Her Majesty Elizabeth II's hats were rather more conservative.2:10
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