Welcome to the Racing Post Royal Ascot Guide 2018, the new 208-page book from the best team in the business and packed with all the information you need to get ready for the five-day summer spectacular. This guide features an in-depth look at all 30 races across the five days, accompanied by a host of tips, betting pointers and analysis to help you find those all-important winners. Along with profiles of the leading horses, we also have the lowdown on the top trainers and jockeys - all with handy tips on how to make money following them at Royal Ascot. The draw, the handicaps, the trends and the international challenge are also considered by the Racing Post's team of experts as they weigh up the factors that make the difference at Flat racing's most prestigious and competitive fixture. We don't forget the social side either, which is more important at Royal Ascot than any other race meeting, as we focus on the fashion trends, the places to see and be seen, and lots of advice on how to make the best of a day at the races. From high society and high fashion to high-octane excitement on the track, Royal Ascot has it all. And the Racing Post Royal Ascot Guide 2018 is the perfect companion.