The start of the Royal Ascot Festival Today.

Could be one of the wettest on records with soft ground likely until Friday.

Many high profile absentees today due to the ground.

Watch the bigger field races up the home straight to identify any draw bias.

BETTING THOUGHTS FOR TODAY

Aiden O Brien a banker to be leading trainer of the week- evens with Betfair

Meccas Angel TODAYS banker in the Kings Stand Stakes - flies through this ground.

Fun bets

Aeolus each way in the Kings Stand Stakes

Kodi Bear each way in the opener