BBC outside broadcast cameras bring you the first day of this great racing and social occasion, with the traditional
Royal Drive down the course, and with record prize money during the week of £465,000.
2.30 The Queen Anne Stakes (Group 3. 1m)
The Aga Khan 's £1-million colt, Dalsaan, a flop at the meeting 12 months ago, is a strong fancy for this traditional opening race.
3.5 The Prince of Wales's Stakes (Group 2. ljm)
3.45 The St James 's Palace Stakes (Group 2. 1m)
Vincent O'Brien 's colt King's Lake, centre of controversy in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, seeks to confirm his status as a top miler by winning this E30,000 prize.
4.20 The Coventry Stakes (Group
2.6f)
Introduced by JULIAN WILSON
Commentators PETER O'SULLEVAN JIMMY LINDLEY and JOHN HANMER
Fashions described by EVE POLLARD
TV presentation RICHARD TILLING
Declarations, tips and results on Ceefax