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The weather is fine and overcast for Royal Ascot Day 1, however showers are predicted to arrive later in the day.

Straight Course: Good

Round Course: Good, Good to Soft in places

It was dry overnight. There was two millimetres of rain over the weekend. It has been dry since Sunday morning. 

Thundery showers are possible from late morning today through to tomorrow, Wednesday, June 19. 

The remainder of the week is due to be generally drier, with the risk of occasional showers. 

Temperatures through the week are expected to be between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius. 

GoingStick readings at 8.30am today: 
Stand side: 8.9
Centre: 8.9
Far Side: 8.7
Round: 7.4

Stalls: 
Straight Course: Centre. 
Round Course: Inside
The running rail on the round course is positioned three yards out from approximately nine furlongs out to the home straight. This rail will remain in place until Thursday.

NON-RUNNER TODAY

5.00pm Ascot Handicap 
20 THE CASHEL MAN (IRE) (Vet's Certificate, Lame)

NON-RUNNER TOMORROW

5.00pm Royal Hunt Cup 
5 CRAZY HORSE (Self Certificate, Lame)