Runners at the startpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
13:15 Buckingham Palace Handicap (7f)
They're going into the stalls for the opening race of Royal Ascot 2020...
Summary
Battaash, ridden by Jim Crowley, wins King's Stand Stakes in impressive style
Crowley also wins Duke of Cambridge Stakes for third victory on day one
Frankie Dettori triumphs on Frankly Darling
Circus Maximus takes Queen Anne Stakes in photo finish
Seven races behind closed doors on day one at Royal Ascot
The Queen will not attend for first time in her 68-year reign
Runners at the startpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
Our man on coursepublished at 13:12 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
John Hunt
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentator at Royal AscotNumbers are strictly limited at Ascot, so the only BBC representative at the track is radio commentator John Hunt.
He'll be calling three races on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, with coverage from 14:55 to 16:20 BST.
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End of twitter postTuesday - Race Onepublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
13:15 Buckingham Palace Handicap (7f)
A different Ascot, but the same man is proving popular with punters - Frankie Dettori.
The 49-year-old has rides in the opening three races, and they could all go off favourites.
First up is Daarik, who recently won at Newcastle under Rob Havlin.
Approximate odds: 3-1 Daarik, 5-1 Kaeso, 8-1 Mutamaasik, 11-1 Glen Shiel. 14-1 Bar
Image source, Getty ImagesAscot had to go ahead - Fallonpublished at 13:03 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
While there are no spectators at the track, Royal Ascot going ahead is a boost for the breeding industry and the value of racehorses.
“It will be a little bit strange, especially as it’s usually a very warm welcome for those who've ridden a winner at Royal Ascot, but the racing's not going to change," jockey Cieren Fallon told BBC Radio 5 live,
“It’s very important to get a horse to run at Royal Ascot just for the breeding, just to carry the tag that you’ve had an Ascot win, it can really up the value of the horse and without having the spectators is a little bit weird but the value of the horse is very important.”
He will be hoping for fresh success after riding 200-1 shot Intercessor to victory at Newbury over the weekend.
Fallon's Tuesday rides
13.15 - Habub 100-1
16:40 - Blue Laureate 11-1
Image source, Edward WhitakerTuesday's going and non-runnerspublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
With 10mm of rain overnight, a few horses have been withdrawn, with the going this morning described as Good to Soft.
Check out all the runners and riders here.
Non-runners (All times BST)
13:15 Buckingham Palace Handicap
16 Lethal Lunch (Going)
13:50 Queen Anne Stakes
2 Bless Him (Going)
14:25 Ribblesdale Stakes
3 Born With Pride (Going)
16:10 Duke of Cambridge Stakes
7 Miss O Connor (Self Certificate, blood analysis not normal)
16:40 Ascot Stakes (Handicap)
15 Charlie D (Going)
Tuesday's schedulepublished at 12:49 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
There is coverage on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra from 14:55 to 16:20 BST, with commentary on three races from John Hunt.
Behind the scenes at Ascotpublished at 12:39 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
Social distancing and safety protocols are the watch words as Royal Ascot takes place behind closed doors.
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End of twitter postRoyal Ascot - but not as we know itpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
Frank Keogh
BBC SportRoyal Ascot will have a very different feel this year.
The action will take place behind closed doors amid strict safety protocols because of the coronavirus pandemic - jockeys must undergo temperature checks and wear face masks.
And while the fixture retains its regal title and branding, the Queen will not be in attendance for the first time in her 68-year reign. She is expected to watch television coverage from Windsor Castle.
Racehorse owners are not allowed at the Berkshire track but will have access to a 360-degree live camera feed of runners in the parade ring, while people are being encouraged to wear a hat and dress up at home.
An expanded programme sees six additional races for a total of 36 contests over five days.
Image source, Edward WhitakerWelcome to Royal Ascot 2020...published at 12:26 British Summer Time 16 June 2020
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Queen is a non-runner and there is no regal procession, but Royal Ascot is ON, the stage is set and we are here to guide you through five days of thrilling action.
Top jockeys like Frankie Dettori, Ryan Moore and Oisin Murphy.
Leading trainers including Aidan O'Brien, Sir Michael Stoute and John Gosden.
And, of course, the equine stars - from sprinter Battaash to stayer Stradivarius.
THIRTY SIX RACES. Bring. It. On.
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