Royal Ascot gets up and running today, marking the start of five days of action at the iconic racecourse.
A stunning first day of racing opens the festival, kicking off with the Queen Anne Stakes after the Royal processions raise the curtain on the biggest flat meeting in the world. More than 250,000 racegoers are expected when the gates open across the week.
The sun has even come out after a dramatic change in weather forecast, adding extra shine to a meeting which boasts prize money beyond £10million for the first time.
King Charles and the Queen are expected to attend all five days of the flat racing meet. The King, who earned his first Ascot winner last year with Desert Hero, has five horses running this year.
Here’s all you need to know about this year’s results and schedule at Royal Ascot…
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2.30pm: Queen Anne Stakes
3.45pm: King Charles III Stakes
4.25pm: St James’s Palace Stakes
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6.15pm: Copper Horse Stakes Handicap
Ascot Gold Cup latest odds
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How to watch Royal Ascot 2024
TV channel: ITV will be broadcasting every race for free, with coverage beginning at 1.30pm BST every day.
Due to Euro 2024, which takes priority, the coverage will be broadcast on ITV1 or ITV4.
The preview show ‘The Opening Show’ will be broadcast on ITV4 from 9.30am to 10.30am across the meeting.
Live stream: UK viewers can stream the action live via the ITVX website and app for free.