Live coverage of four races on the opening day of racing's social highlight of the year. The traditional Royal Drive heralds the start of this spectacular pageant and the fashion scene is described by Jeff Banks of the BBC's
The Clothes Show.
2.30 Queen Anne Stakes (1m). An explosive start - a rematch between Safawan and Distant
Relative who were placed first and second in the Lockinge Stakes.
3.05 Prince of Wales's Stakes
(1¼m)
3.45 St James's Palace Stakes
(Old Mile).
The race of the week. A host of top colts including Ireland's Royal
Academy and the unbeaten Lord Charmer race for over £130,000. Introduced by Julian Wilson.
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Jimmy Lindley and John Hanmer. Producer Wendy Sheppard
(Coverage continues at 4.00pm on BBC2)
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