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Today, and for the next three days, viewers visit this famous Berkshire race course to watch some of the principal races.
This afternoon viewers see the Royal Procession driving up the course to the Royal Enclosure.

2.30 The Queen Anne Stakes for three-year-olds and upwards, over the Royal Hunt Cup Course of seven furlongs 155 yards

3.5 The Gold Vase for three-year-olds and upwards, over two miles

3.45 The Ascot Stakes
A handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards, over two miles and a half

Clive Graham identifies the horses and jockeys in the Parade Ring before each race.
Henry Green covers the start of the Queen Anne Stakes and the Ascot Stakes.
Mary Hill describes the fashions.

Contributors

Commentator (The Gold Vase):
Peter Dimmock
Race reader (The Gold Vase)/Commentator (The Ascot Stakes):
Peter O'Sullevan
Paddock commentator:
Clive Graham
Commentator:
Henry Green
Fashion reporter:
Mary Hill
Presented by:
Alan Chivers

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