ASCOT WATER AS GOING DRIES OUT

The going at Ascot dried out on Monday morning to good to firm, good in places and watering has started.

An odd light shower is forecast for Monday and Tuesday, with blustery winds until Wednesday. It is then expected to stay mainly dry during the week.

Watering is under way with four millimetres being applied to the straight and round courses.

Chris Stickels, Clerk of the Course at Ascot, said: "The strong breeze has dried up the course in the last 24 hours and this has prompted Monday's watering.

"I don't want to be putting on a lot of water on the course at this time of year but we will monitor the situation through the week as the forecast is for mainly dry weather.

"I am looking to offer ground which is a combination of good and good to firm on Saturday."

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