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The going for the third day of Royal Ascot 2019, Thursday, June 20, has changed to:

Soft, Good to Soft in places (from Soft at the end of Wednesday)

It has been dry since racing on Wednesday. There was 10 millimetres of rain yesterday.

It is forecast to be largely dry today, with a possible sharp shower during the afternoon. The remainder of the week is due to be generally drier, with a reduced risk of occasional showers on Friday and Saturday. Temperatures are predicted to be between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius. 

Chris Stickels, Clerk of the Course at Ascot, said at 9.00am: "There is a decent breeze at the moment, which is blowing straight up the track, so we may see an improvement in conditions as the day goes on." 

GoingStick Readings at 8.15am today: 
Stand side: 7.0, Centre: 7.0, Far Side: 7.0. Round: 5.7
(Wednesday GoingStick readings Stand side: 8.2, Centre: 8.4, Far Side: 8.2. Round: 7.2)
(Tuesday GoingStick readings: Stand side: 8.9, Centre: 8.9, Far Side: 8.7, Round: 7.4)

Stalls
Straight Course: Centre
Round Course: Inside

The false rail on the round course from nine furlongs out to the home bend has been removed to open up fresh ground on the inner of the round course today.

NON-RUNNERS TODAY

3.05pm Hampton Court Stakes
10 HEADMAN (Going)

5.00pm Britannia Handicap
5 BEAT LE BON (FR) (Going)
16 MASARU (Going)
26 ATHMAD (IRE) (Going)

5.35pm King George V Handicap
13 KALOOR (Going)
16 GREAT EXAMPLE (Going)
20 WAR TIGER (USA) (Self Certificate, Abscess)