JULIAN WILSON introduces the first day of this spectacular festival combining quality racing, colourful fashion and social occasion, starting with the traditional Royal Drive.
2.30 Queen Anne Stakes (lm) The action starts with a re-match between the principals in last month's Lockinge Stakes, Scottish Reel and Teleprompter.
3.5 The Prince of Wales
Stakes dim)
After 18 months on the sidelines, the Japan Cup winner, Bedtime, continues his comeback.
3.45 The St James 's Palace
Stakes (Old Mile)
Today's highlight, won in recent years by horses such as Brigadier Gerard , Kris, To Agori Mou and Chief Singer. Commentators
PETER O'SULLEVAN
JIMMY LINDLEY , JOHN HANMER Fashions described by EVE POLLARD
Producer FRED VINER