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Royal Ascot: Dry ground ahead for racing showpiece
15 Jun
Summary
- Royal Ascot begins Tuesday with good to firm ground.
- Light showers are not expected until Friday at the earliest.
- Clerk of the course expresses satisfaction with ground conditions.
The prestigious Royal Ascot racing event is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, benefiting from nearly ideal weather conditions. The ground has been officially classified as good to firm, with some areas noted as good.
Forecasters indicate only light showers are expected, and these are not anticipated until at least Friday. This suggests that the renowned meeting will proceed without the challenging muddy conditions that can affect horse racing.
Chris Stickels, the Clerk of the course, expressed his satisfaction with the state of the grounds. He mentioned that recent rainfall earlier in the month provided necessary moisture, which has been supplemented with watering, particularly on the straight course, to maintain the desired consistency.
